Motoring Discussion > Citroen 24 hour test drive	Miscellaneous
Thread Author: Bobby	Replies: 42

New Fri 29 Jan 16 14:33   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Bobby

To all you potential Cactus lovers out there, you can now get a 24 hour test drive in one www.citroen.co.uk/new-cars-and-vans/my-perfect-day Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 29 Jan 16 15:01   Citroen 24 hour test drive - madf

Thanks but no thanks. Reply to this message | Report message       1

New Fri 29 Jan 16 15:13   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Zero

Yeah, just signed up for a Cactus. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 29 Jan 16 15:48   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Old Navy

That made me think of buses bouncing off padded doors. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 29 Jan 16 16:03   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Zero

Thats part of the rationale. I'd like to get the missus one, but there is no padding thick enough on the back. Last edited by: Zero on Fri 29 Jan 16 at 16:04 Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 29 Jan 16 16:56   Citroen 24 hour test drive - VxFan

Seat material is a bit too prickly for my liking ;) Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 29 Jan 16 17:07   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Bobby

Do the mirrors have padding?? Asking for a friend ye know........... Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 29 Jan 16 17:10   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Zero

>> Do the mirrors have padding?? >> >> Asking for a friend ye know........... I'll let you know Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 29 Jan 16 17:28   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Alastairw

Fwiw I like the Cactus. Guy I know has one, with what seems a perky enough diseasal motor. Plenty of room in the back, though seats seemed a bit underpadded for a long journey. Great big touch screen on the dash too, but I guess my mates is quite high up the range. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 30 Jan 16 11:43   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Runfer D'Hills

>> Asking for a friend ye know........... Ho Ho blinking Ho ! ;-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 29 Jan 16 19:53   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Zero

>> Yeah, just signed up for a Cactus. Time 16:03 And at 18:13 I got an email from Citroen, with a name and contact number at my nearest Citroen dealer to arrange date and time. At 1845 I got a phone call from said contact (went to my voicemail) Last edited by: Zero on Fri 29 Jan 16 at 19:54 Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 29 Jan 16 20:00   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Armel Coussine

Quite keen to get rid of them then. Very good but neglected cars aren't at all rare. They should be snapped up before the punters twig. Just wish I had the bread for a new Caractacus. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 29 Jan 16 21:36   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Boxsterboy

You can add me to the list of Cactus admirers. A proper French car - certainly the Germans would never produce anything like it. 1.2 petrol would be my choice, manual, although that would miss out on the front bench seat that comes with the (dreadful) EGS. I'm just trying to work out how we could fit one into our household. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 29 Jan 16 22:00   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Skip

It's on my short list too as the Pug 308 is coming to the end of its PCP but I really want to go back to an automatic and although they have introduced a more refined version of the awful EGC ( it may be called ETG) its still not great. Such a shame that they are not offering the 6 speed "proper" auto with the 1.2 engine that you can get on the 2008. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 30 Jan 16 08:10   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Dog

>> I really want to go back to an automatic and although they have introduced a more refined version of the awful EGC ( it may be called ETG) its still not great Dreadful gearbox, wouldn't even wish it on the Chilean spleen venter: www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/citroen/c4-cactus/hatchback-2014/16-e-hdi-flair-5d-etg6/road-test/65462/ Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 30 Jan 16 11:45   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Runfer D'Hills

Ok I'll "come out" I like the Cactus. There, I've said it. Do your worst. ;-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 30 Jan 16 11:50   Citroen 24 hour test drive - The Melting Snowman

OK, I will come out as well. I quite like the styling of the Cactus but I will not have another french car until they can match the Japanese for reliability and ease of service / repair. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 30 Jan 16 11:56   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Bromptonaut

Quite like the concept and look. Useless for me though as max braked towing weight is 720kg. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 30 Jan 16 14:52   Citroen 24 hour test drive - madf

>> OK, I will come out as well. I quite like the styling of the Cactus >> but I will not have another french car until they can match the Japanese for >> reliability and ease of service / repair. >> You will not live to see 2100:-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 30 Jan 16 16:16   Citroen 24 hour test drive - John Boy

Don't they line coffins with that stuff they've stuck on the side? Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 30 Jan 16 16:20   Citroen 24 hour test drive - R.P.

They seem OK from what I've seen. At least Citroën dares to be different. Has to be more interesting than a Corsa. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 30 Jan 16 16:24   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Runfer D'Hills

I think it's the the slightly bonkers styling I like. Without that it's a fairly ordinary hatchback. Not that fairly ordinary hatchbacks are a bad thing, but I do sort of enjoy the audacity of the Cactus. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 30 Jan 16 16:55   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Zero

>> Don't they line coffins with that stuff they've stuck on the side? If i get one I'll stick brass handles on it. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 30 Jan 16 20:56   Citroen 24 hour test drive - ....

I wouldn't give you twopence ha'penny for one. BoS was the conclusion I came to after a test drive. Crack on though if bread bin on wheels is your reason d'etre. They really are cack. Gutless motors, gimcrack trim and airbags on the outside. Good Luck ! Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 1 Feb 16 11:30   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Zero

Got a 24 hour test drive booked for tomorrow at 10:00. Its a 1.2 Flair. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 1 Feb 16 11:34   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Alanovich

Do report back, Zedder. Very interested. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 1 Feb 16 11:46   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Boxsterboy

Try and find out which output it is too, please. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 1 Feb 16 12:49   Citroen 24 hour test drive - VxFan

>> Do report back, Zedder. He might be tired after driving for 24 hrs ;) Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 1 Feb 16 13:18   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Zero

Everyone's being very attentive, the dealer has been keen to throw one at me as soon as he could, Citroen HQ has just been on the phone to see if the dealer has been in touch and offered me a car and enquired if they can call me back to check how it went. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 1 Feb 16 13:21   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Old Navy

>> Everyone's being very attentive, ........ They must be desperate to get rid of them. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 1 Feb 16 13:16   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Dog

>>Its a 1.2 Flair. A Citroën you say ... lets just hope it doesn't flare up then! Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 1 Feb 16 13:37   Citroen 24 hour test drive - sherlock47

I had a 1.6 top of the range for 48hrs- liked it it in a boy-racer sort of way. Handled very well and was adequately poky. Sound system was excellent as well. Not sure if I wrote a review? What I did not like was the tight roof line - you get so used to the easy entry of the Berlingo, Panda and the convertible. Rear visibility is poor - just as well it was quick enough to not have anything behind:) Found it www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?v=e&t=17111&m=424740 Last edited by: sherlock47 on Mon 1 Feb 16 at 13:39 Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 1 Feb 16 20:28   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Dave_

We had a poke around the inside of a Cactus before settling on a diesel Captur with the EDC auto box. Very pleased with the Renault so far; the Cit seemed to be a size smaller all round. Last edited by: Dave_ on Mon 1 Feb 16 at 20:30 Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 1 Feb 16 20:56   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Skip

I will be interested to hear what you think of it Zero. I have got some time off later in the month so am going to try and get one for a day then. Last edited by: Skip on Mon 1 Feb 16 at 20:57 Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 2 Feb 16 09:25   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Clk Sec

I might try one myself, too. Where's yer man? Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 2 Feb 16 11:54   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Zero

>> I might try one myself, too. >> >> Where's yer man? Its black, with black bump pads and funky wheels. If it wasn't for the dealer decals all over it I'd be hugging and kissing it. Possibly even shagging it. Loving it, loving it, loving it. I think however, there is a heartbreaking end to this mills and boon romance....... All to be revealed. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 2 Feb 16 12:17   Citroen 24 hour test drive - CGNorwich

"I think however, there is a heartbreaking end to this mills and boon romance......." doesn't involve a roundabout and a bus does it? Reply to this message | Report message       2

New Tue 2 Feb 16 12:18   Citroen 24 hour test drive - WillDeBeest

Dog room? Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 2 Feb 16 12:28   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Runfer D'Hills

Sounds good, but if you buy one, you'll have to buy a "young trendy person" mask and some clothes to go with it you know. Otherwise everyone will think you're just some old geezer who's delivering it. ;-)) Reply to this message | Report message       3

New Tue 2 Feb 16 13:47   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Zero

Oh dear lord, you just should see and feel the detail on the leather door door pull straps, Exquisite. Just paired the phone, and streamed the eagles to it, fantastic audio This is going to be a real tear jerker. Last edited by: Zero on Tue 2 Feb 16 at 13:47 Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 2 Feb 16 14:08   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Alanovich

Ah come on now Zero, it's the dog, isn't it? Doesn't like the boot? Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 2 Feb 16 14:14   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Runfer D'Hills

If the lip is too high, you could get her a little trampoline. Having said that, my wee terrier can leap in and out of the back of my wife's Qashqai no bother, so a posh hound with long legs should have little trouble with a Cactus. Is it more that your wife ( well, most people really ) would think you were, well, a bit, sort of, "old" for one? ;-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 2 Feb 16 13:48   Citroen 24 hour test drive - Zero

>> Sounds good, but if you buy one, you'll have to buy a "young trendy person" >> mask and some clothes to go with it you know. Otherwise everyone will think you're >> just some old geezer who's delivering it. >> >> ;-)) You'll be pleased to know the door mirrors (with optional red covers) are very firmly fixed on in this wind. Reply to this message | Report message