Furrynadz 5th Gear March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 Anyone seen the new picasso and test drive the car? It looks very nice new platform chassis compared to older version, updated gearbox and diesel engine instead of petrol just watch out for the low omv compared to german offerings and the way 15k cevs rebate works...u get pretty much a lot lower scrap value, and gets worse after 5 yrs with maintenance ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 new platform chassis compared to older version, updated gearbox and diesel engine instead of petrol just watch out for the low omv compared to german offerings and the way 15k cevs rebate works...u get pretty much a lot lower scrap value, and gets worse after 5 yrs with maintenance Power wise better than the older version? How about the handling? Is it priced below 150k? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 Power wise better than the older version? How about the handling? Is it priced below 150k? after cevs yes, think the launch was at 139k power wise petrol version better the torque is about the same, but in terms of hp its 40+ down...dont expect it to feel like a 2L class car above 100kmh 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolpica 4th Gear March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 (edited) Just to share personal experience. Bought 3yr old C4P with only 18K mileage at the end of 2011, Signed service package with C&C, below is the list of major repairs I had to make: Apr '12 Replace faulty right glove compartment (could not close) - $425.25 Gearbox faulty , replace electro valve as gear could not switch from 3 to 4 automatically $1051.50 Aug 12 Replace Rear Suspension $1036.83 Apr 13 Engine remount $714.06 Jul '13 Replace left glove compartment ( whole thing feel apart due to material warped under hot Spore weather) $425.25 Jan '14 Squeaky sound when driver window is wound down - RHF Window Mechanism $168.15 Citreon materials used was not tropicalised, panels become sticky, glove compartment faulty due to material warp. Within 5 yrs shelf life, gear box, engine remount, spoilt rear suspension and auto window mechanism needed to be replaced, in my opinion car parts needs replacement frequently. Cockpit view is excellent, easy to drive. For zero to 50km/h, sluggish compared to Estima (2.4L) and Mit Chariot. C&C service quality good, service counter staff poor to average. Best MPV for me between the 3 models was by far estima, good acceleration, 2-2-3 seat configuration, seats collapse easily for 3rd ro Wow I can understand what you went through. Had a terrible time with my Proton Exora as well. Was considering between a Mar 2012 C4P and my current Wish (Sept 11). My heart was inching towards the C4P with its tech gadgets and sunroof, however my head told me that I should go for Wish with its stellar reliability and superb FC. In the end I decided to go with my head and have no regrets. Edited March 31, 2014 by Coolpica Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 https://sg.news.yahoo.com/problematic-cars-111310176.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcf777 Turbocharged April 1, 2014 Share April 1, 2014 I hv given up C4P. Had choosen Estima for piece of mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extinguisher 6th Gear April 1, 2014 Share April 1, 2014 Tested the new GC4P last week, can feel the lower gear change jerk. Feels funny on an auto car though I am driving a manual car now. Wonder if the peugeot 5008 feels the same? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear April 1, 2014 Share April 1, 2014 Tested the new GC4P last week, can feel the lower gear change jerk. Feels funny on an auto car though I am driving a manual car now. Wonder if the peugeot 5008 feels the same? no it wont peugeot does not use automated manual gearbox in their local models except the lowest model..currently 208, previously 207 and 107 they use the 6AT tiptronic aisin gearbox Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanGuoh 1st Gear April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 anyone booked the new C4GP or C4P? me in the final stage of decision making.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanGuoh 1st Gear April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 I hv given up C4P. Had choosen Estima for piece of mind. how much to bring in Estima? same level as the new C4P? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 anyone booked the new C4GP or C4P? me in the final stage of decision making.... after reading the horror stories above from past owners abt the "joys" of their frenchie, u still wanna consider??..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabian Turbocharged April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 after reading the horror stories above from past owners abt the "joys" of their frenchie, u still wanna consider??..... Could be a troll/ clone clocking posts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 I dunno but this new C4 grand picasso look awesome, best mpv if you compared to touran and scenic Just that reliability pose a problem here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanGuoh 1st Gear April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 after reading the horror stories above from past owners abt the "joys" of their frenchie, u still wanna consider??..... The SE admitted that was the old petrol version n this new diesel is made differently. Guess is up to personal perspective. Guess is purely luck if u get a lemon car,can't be whole batch kena same problems then should warrant a recall. Keep fingers crossed lohCould be a troll/ clone clocking postsI bet your pardon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlic9 1st Gear April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 A volkswagon SE will also tell you the 7 speed DSG problems were for the previous batches, but not the current. Well... its still up to you to believe or not. The SE admitted that was the old petrol version n this new diesel is made differently. Guess is up to personal perspective. Guess is purely luck if u get a lemon car,can't be whole batch kena same problems then should warrant a recall. Keep fingers crossed lohI bet your pardon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic April 21, 2014 Share April 21, 2014 The SE admitted that was the old petrol version n this new diesel is made differently. Guess is up to personal perspective. Guess is purely luck if u get a lemon car,can't be whole batch kena same problems then should warrant a recall. Keep fingers crossed loh I bet your pardon? French cars have long been famous for being..........well, 'french cars'. And u believe the SE that this time it's finally different? Yes, better keep fingers crossed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unltd 5th Gear April 26, 2014 Share April 26, 2014 Over the week, the picasso seems to have been taken off the market in Singapore. Check sgcarmart and various other sites, all gone and no more advertising. Anyone here knows what's going on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolpica 4th Gear April 26, 2014 Share April 26, 2014 (edited) The SE admitted that was the old petrol version n this new diesel is made differently. Guess is up to personal perspective. Guess is purely luck if u get a lemon car,can't be whole batch kena same problems then should warrant a recall. Keep fingers crossed loh U don't have to soley depend on the advices given by members here. Search the web. Take reference from websites like JD Power reliability survey and u could draw the conclusion yourself if Citroën cars are reliable. By the way which sales person will tell u that the product he is selling u is defective? Food for thought ya. Happy car hunting. Edited April 26, 2014 by Coolpica ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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