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demag · Post by **demag** » 18 Dec 2004, 05:56

Saw a nice C4 tonight on display in the Saddlers shopping centre Walsall. Looks really smart. I do like the new grille treatment.
Reminds me vaguely of a smaller CX.

Stuart McB · Post by **Stuart McB** » 18 Dec 2004, 18:00

Was it 3 or 5 door? Either works for me and the wife (especially the wife).

demag · Post by **demag** » 19 Dec 2004, 05:13

5 door but never noticed the spec.
I was trying to see the steering wheel hub which is fixed and has quite a few controls on it (radio?) I thought it might be obtrusive but was very well done.
If only I'd got the pennies.........

Post by **martyhopkirk** » 19 Dec 2004, 14:58

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by demag

If only I'd got the pennies.........
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It's a Citroen....
In 18 months it will be in your price range, and in 4 years it will be "free to a good home"[}:)]

nick · Post by **nick** » 19 Dec 2004, 15:13

Inevitably there will be a few teething troubles with the first ones produced too...

rossnunn · Post by **rossnunn** » 19 Dec 2004, 18:30

I love the new C4, I'm a 3 door man myself - always think they look better proportioned.

blueboy2001 · Post by **blueboy2001** » 19 Dec 2004, 19:42

Took a couple of C4's out 2 weeks ago and I was quite impressed. Very solid and well put together, nice to drive although if you like the soft controls of hydraulic Citroen's then its probably not for you. Plenty room and a good sized boot too. Controls work well and the upper models have lots of kit.
They are expensive though, the VTS HDi lists at £18k plus met paint, you can get about £2k off through a broker but £16.5k is still a lot of money for a mid sized Citroen. The lower models are a bit more sensibly priced.

danielsydney · Post by **danielsydney** » 29 Dec 2004, 12:55

I love the C4 also Very soon hopefully it will be selling in Australia....

Ian Fearn · Post by **Ian Fearn** » 29 Dec 2004, 23:07

I admit that in the dullness of most modern cars the new C4 has a little something different to it but i had a look at one last week and really didnt think that it was a sensible buy at the moment. Also the vista of black plastic inside just didnt do it for me.
Like martyhopkirk said it'll be worth pennies in a years time as new Citroens in the UK just dont hold their value.

mbunting · Post by **mbunting** » 29 Dec 2004, 23:32

While at the local prison today searching for some mirror glass, I sat in a C4, and was quite surprised just how much legroom the driver has.
Normally I have to put the seat on it's longest setting, but I would have had to bring it forward two notches in the C4.
Nice looking car, strange without the speedo in front of you....

Sl4yer · Post by **Sl4yer** » 29 Dec 2004, 23:55

I would have hung back from getting the Leon if I'd known the C4 was so close. But I don't think it would match the Leon for value, particularly as resale values affect the price of a company car so much.
I've driven the Volcane a bit over the last few days...still lots of fun! [}:)] The steering is still delightfully sharp, even if the ZX hasn't got the outright pace of the Seat. I've read that Citroen have gone for comfort over handling with the C4 - can anybody who has driven one confirm this?

ItDontGo · Post by **ItDontGo** » 30 Dec 2004, 02:49

The C2 and C4 are two nicely syled cars in my opinion. If I had to buy a new car I may go for either but I prefer old sh*t which is virtually free. I particularly dislike the way our Xsara drives (2001 1.4L) so maybe having a go of one would be a real disapointment.

rossnunn · Post by **rossnunn** » 31 Dec 2004, 23:01

I wounder if Citroen are going to make a Hot C4 to match the Focus RS & Astra VXR?

anno888 · Post by **anno888** » 01 Jan 2005, 00:50

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by martyhopkirk

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by demag

If only I'd got the pennies.........
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It's a Citroen....
In 18 months it will be in your price range, and in 4 years it will be "free to a good home"[}:)]
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Is it a Citroen???
What kind of suspension does it have?