Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 2008 1.8 petrol. Views, opinions, advice ...

Ao

The wife is looking at one of the above and not being too familiar with the C4 Grand Picasso 1.8 petrol I thought here was the best place to seek advice/opinions.
We've located a 2008 1.8 petrol model at what seems to be a very good price with relatively low mileage, warranty and will come fully serviced.
In her last car (sportage 1.7 diesel) she did approx 26,000 kms over 17 months.
So just wondering about the Grand Picasso in relation to servicing and running costs etc.

Thanks, guys.

Stallingrad

The tax and mpg will be a lot higher than what you are used to, the 1.8 is quite a thirsty engine and was never a popular choice here. As such it will also be worth a lot less and be harder to sell or trade in when you sell it. I assume you know al that though. The 1,6Hdi is a much wiser/safer choice.

If none of the above bothers you, I haven't heard of any horror stories with the 1.8 engine, but the Picasso like most French cars can throw up electrical issues that can be tricky to resolve.

czipownik

I bought a 5 seater 2007 reg Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 petrol last December with mileage 72000 km. Clocked up about 6000 km so far without any issues.

I was expecting higher petrol consumption. In a mixed cycle without traffic jam the car takes 8.0 litres/100km. On a motorway it can stay within 7.8 litres.

Being advanced DIY mechanic I plan to drive this car in our family for another 4-5 years. If we have difficulty in selling it we will keep it until it rots:-)

Although it is more thirsty than 1.6 HDi diesel, there is not much that could break down. On diesel you need to bear in mind that some problems will show up inevitably at medium to high mileage, e.g. injectors, dual mass flywheel, etc.

czipownik

I bought a 5 seater 2007 reg Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 petrol last December with mileage 72000 km. Clocked up about 6000 km so far without any issues.

I was expecting higher petrol consumption. In a mixed cycle without traffic jam the car takes 8.0 litres/100km. On a motorway it can stay within 7.8 litres.

Being advanced DIY mechanic I plan to drive this car in our family for another 4-5 years. If we have difficulty in selling it we will keep it until it rots:-)

Although it is more thirsty than 1.6 HDi diesel, there is not much that could break down. On diesel you need to bear in mind that some problems will show up inevitably at medium to high mileage, e.g. injectors, dual mass flywheel, etc.

Overall it is a very good vehicle for family with small kids: high positioned seats, spacious boot and interior, Isofix system for anchoring of baby/child seats

czipownik

I bought a 5 seater 2007 reg Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 petrol last December with mileage 72000 km. Clocked up about 6000 km so far without any issues.

I was expecting higher petrol consumption. In a mixed cycle without traffic jam the car takes 8.0 litres/100km. On a motorway it can stay within 7.8 litres.

Being advanced DIY mechanic I plan to drive this car in our family for another 4-5 years. If we have difficulty in selling it we will keep it until it rots:-)

Although it is more thirsty than 1.6 HDi diesel, there is not much that could break down. On diesel you need to bear in mind that some problems will show up inevitably at medium to high mileage, e.g. injectors, dual mass flywheel, etc.

Overall it is a very good vehicle for family with small kids: high positioned seats, spacious boot and interior, Isofix system for anchoring of baby/child seats.

In terms of spare parts, costs are not high, as many usuals are shared with smaller models of Citroen and Peugeot. I mean oil/cabin/engine filters, wipers, bulbs. Tyres are bigger but only marginally more expensive than for a compact car