Citroen Ami

AMKC · 28-10-2022 06:45PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119805422#Comment_119805422

This is what I drive. Its perfect for me only having sight in one eye.

pajor · 28-10-2022 08:21PM

The Ami isn't officially for sale here in the Netherlands, but a Citroen dealer is quoting €11,950. The Opel Rocks-e is listed on the Opel website, from €8,950. I have seen the Rocks-e advertised as electric driving from your 16th (which is allowed here without a licence). Private lease for €89 a month. 😏 I still haven't seen one on the road though (or cycle path..)

Aixam and Ligier micro cars are death traps, especially when part of regular traffic. I've never understood how anyone can put up with such a tiny diesel engine screaming away. Having more all electric microcars just seems to make sense.

Dub. · 29-10-2022 05:54PM

Those secondhand Ami`s seem very expensive. Last time i looked the basic model was 6,900 euro in France. 900 off with the French electric car grant.

unkel · 29-10-2022 07:36PM

For €6k it's not an awful lot more than a high end electric moped. Good buy at that.

Dub. · 29-10-2022 09:00PM

Jeez, one of those secondhand Ami`s has 52 thousand kms on the clock since 2021. How is that even possible on a vehicle that only does 50km between charges? Looking for ten grand as well.

AMKC · 30-10-2022 12:54PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119809788#Comment_119809788

For that to be possible they would have had to charge it and drive it for 1040 times. It must have been constantly on the go maybe rented out in a town or city to tourists.

JohnC. · 06-11-2022 09:38PM

Top Gear tonight has them driving around Paris in the Ami, as well as a new electric version of the Dutch Carver and a prototype Israeli City Transformer, which transforms its wheelbase between narrow and wide at the push of a button.

John_Rambo · 06-11-2022 11:03PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119842610#Comment_119842610

Carver looks cool. They all look cool. Thought they were a bit dismissive of the vehicles saying "you're in traffic... you're in traffic" ignoring the environmental facts along with the price & running costs.

Loved the Ferrari though!!

Flinty997 · 06-11-2022 11:48PM

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Might have been an Uber?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJXxKzYok2g&ab_channel=Electroheads

ELM327 · 07-11-2022 11:24AM

Wouldnt mind buying one of those, you can order one in Germany apparently Opel Rocks-e | Frei, mobil, nachhaltig | Opel Deutschland

Kaufpreis

8.340,00 €

AMKC · 07-11-2022 11:48AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119844191#Comment_119844191

I think I would prefer to have the Citroen badge on it myself because if you have it with the Opel badge on it you will always know its not by the original company that designed and made it. I am sure other people would let you know that too. Also I really like the Orange colour scheme myself and only Yellow or grey is available with the Opel version.

I am surprised there is not a Fiat version yet.

ELM327 · 07-11-2022 12:12PM

Wouldnt bother me tbh. Seeing as we can't seem to buy either here!

unkel · 07-11-2022 03:29PM

Not available in Germany either, until July 2023. From €8k though, that's almost a decent price for it. That speed limit is a deal breaker for me though. Anyone see that latest vid from me and my Ami? They're overtaken by a 40 year old Renault 5 going uphill on a mountain road. Dangerous stuff for all involved.

AMKC · 07-11-2022 05:39PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119845299#Comment_119845299

There is a way around the Amis speed limit do. I am sure I see a video on You-Tube about it but did not watch it. Might have saved it to watch later do.

ELM327 · 08-11-2022 11:00AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119845299#Comment_119845299

You have to remember what it is though, it's an urban car for inner cities with 30 km/h speed limits. Or if you live where I live in the middle of no where, a joke car.

unkel · 08-11-2022 12:31PM

Speed limits in most urban areas are generally 50km/h. And the problem with these is that people are using them to travel around a fair bit, like those lads. I agree it's fine in cities, if you'd avoid any 80km/h or 100km/h speed limit roads. Would be so much better if they had two versions, one that can do 45km/h and one that can do 80km/h. Just like the Twizy.

eagerv · 10-11-2022 01:15PM

Not sure if the chassis (if there is one) would be capable of 80kmh.😊

Brakes/suspension likewise. I like the machine but it is not really designed as a car as such.

Dub. · 11-11-2022 11:45AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119844275#Comment_119844275

Fiat Topolino out in 2023.

Dub. · 11-11-2022 11:52AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119857014#Comment_119857014

Yeah, good strong chassis underneath. Not sure the rest of the vehicle could deal with a crash at 80kmh though.This thing is designed for pottering around towns at slow speeds.

unkel · 11-11-2022 12:31PM

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It's a motorcycle. I'd say you're safer in it at 80km/h than on a traditional motorbike!

AMKC · 11-11-2022 12:36PM

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There is not many cars that could have a crash at 80kph and come out in decent shape. Sure in a Volvo S90 the driver and passengers might survive but the car would be a total right off if it was a wall or a tree it hit.

Most cars are designed to be safe up to 40mph whatever that is in kph 62kph is ?

After that it depends on how lucky you are and what you hit.

Yes the Ami would not be the best in a crash so best not to have a crash in it lol at least not a big one.

AMKC · 11-11-2022 04:20PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119861095#Comment_119861095

No it's not its a quadracycle and yes it's most definitely safer than any motorcycle.

liamog · 11-11-2022 04:25PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119848766#Comment_119848766

I don't think we have the urban concentration for these to make sense. Our insurance system also punishes using these as a 2nd car. Owning one of these for use around the Dublin suburbs should lower your insurance, instead you'll be paying a whole 2nd premium and have to build up an extra no-claims bonus.

ted1 · 11-11-2022 04:57PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119848766#Comment_119848766

But they are not designed like a Twizzy you are constantly missing the market these are not cars.

mailforkev · 11-11-2022 05:25PM

Was in Rome in July and you can’t move for falling over one of these or a Twizy or similar. But the most popular ~~thing approaching a regular~~ car was a Smart.