(08-09-2013, 03:30 PM)ed731pdh Wrote: Bought by the French only out of a sense of national pride, regardless of how dire they are. DeGaulle syndrome, I think they refer to it, we think we are greater than we really are.
Well I had 3 Xsara Picassos from 2001 until earlier this year and NEVER had any problems with any of them - must have amassed 250k miles between them. Now have a C3 Picasso and apart from it wanting to switch on the lights in what I consider decent daylight and put the wipers into very fast wipe for drizzle it's returning 60+ MPG (1.6HDi Diesel) on trips to Scotland. Fortunately the stupid auto systems can still be over-ridden but I wonder how much longer for ??
I believe that Ford are using the Citroen/Pug 1.6HDi diesel as well as it's reckoned to be one of the most fuel efficient engines - but I don't have concrete proof - and doubt anyone here will confirm that given the negative vibes !!
I enjoy the quirks of French design for one
John
