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To want to buy another C3 Picasso??

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Greatly · 04/02/2023 09:26

Mine is really on its last legs having done 160k miles. I have about 8k to buy a new car. I like my c3 Picasso- it has a high driving position, its economical, quite fun to drive and holds plenty of horse feed and shopping in the back 😀.

Dh and dd3 are genuinely horrified that I'm going to get another one because they think it is the most frumpy, boring car and that I could get something far more sporty looking.

AIBU??

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KangarooKenny · 04/02/2023 09:29

I loved my old Picasso, I still miss it now but I’m not a fan of the new shape, it’s not as big.
My kids hated it too, but I don’t care what they think 🤣

Meceme · 04/02/2023 09:31

We have a C3 Picasso. It's a great work horse, does everything we need it to.
Previously we had a car through work which changed every two years so we've had a lot of cars! When we retired (early) we had to buy a car ourselves for the first time and unanimously went for the Picasso...Best of all the cars we've tried!

Meceme · 04/02/2023 09:31

I agree the old shape was better though.

Fairydustandsparklylights · 04/02/2023 09:32

C4 Picasso for me. Best car ever! It’s very much a mum car though. Not stylish at all.

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Greatly · 04/02/2023 09:33

Meceme · 04/02/2023 09:31

I agree the old shape was better though.

What was the old shape? Mine is a 60 numberplate

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Notjusta · 04/02/2023 09:34

Your family are right 😁 (IMO) but unless it's their money paying for it, they don't really get a say!

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 04/02/2023 09:34

You like what you like. It is an ugly old fashioned car though. Have you looked at Kia? 7 year warranty make them such a great buy and they look good too

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Greatly · 04/02/2023 09:35

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 04/02/2023 09:34

You like what you like. It is an ugly old fashioned car though. Have you looked at Kia? 7 year warranty make them such a great buy and they look good too

Not sure I'd get anything decent in my budget

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Enko · 04/02/2023 09:36

Get the car you like driving. We drive Ford's the (young adult kids) make fun of our boring car yet are happy enough when I can come collect them and their belongings in my "boring car"

CrotchetyQuaver · 04/02/2023 09:45

If you're happy with it, and it has coped well with the abuse that comes from having a horsey lifestyle (car washes round here will charge extra for 'horsey' cars as they're usually so filthy inside and out) Then get another.

TheBirdintheCave · 04/02/2023 09:55

We have one for sale if you live near Epsom 😂

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Greatly · 04/02/2023 09:58

TheBirdintheCave · 04/02/2023 09:55

We have one for sale if you live near Epsom 😂

I don't! What's the mileage though?

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megletthesecond · 04/02/2023 09:58

Yanbu. I had one of the original Picassos. It's the only car I've ever loved. It was great to drive and had good driver visibility.

Had my new car for 7 years and still don't like anything about it. It's economical and that's it. Wanted a Yeti but couldn't quite stretch to it.

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Greatly · 04/02/2023 09:59

CrotchetyQuaver · 04/02/2023 09:45

If you're happy with it, and it has coped well with the abuse that comes from having a horsey lifestyle (car washes round here will charge extra for 'horsey' cars as they're usually so filthy inside and out) Then get another.

Yes it has. I even drive it up to the stables in the summer over rutted fields and it's fine

I should get a small 4 x 4 really but they are expensive to buy and to run.

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Greatly · 04/02/2023 10:00

megletthesecond · 04/02/2023 09:58

Yanbu. I had one of the original Picassos. It's the only car I've ever loved. It was great to drive and had good driver visibility.

Had my new car for 7 years and still don't like anything about it. It's economical and that's it. Wanted a Yeti but couldn't quite stretch to it.

Yes! I'd quite like a Yeti. I love the driving position and visibility in the picasso

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BabyOnBoard90 · 04/02/2023 10:12

Citroën don't produce the best cars tbh

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Greatly · 04/02/2023 10:17

BabyOnBoard90 · 04/02/2023 10:12

Citroën don't produce the best cars tbh

I've had this one for 8 years. It needed the clutch replacing but apart from that it's had no problems. And I beast my cars.

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Whatdayisitalexa · 04/02/2023 10:18

Greatly · 04/02/2023 10:00

Yes! I'd quite like a Yeti. I love the driving position and visibility in the picasso

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If you like a Yeti look at a Kia Soul

TheLastDreamOfTheOak · 04/02/2023 10:19

Get the car you like driving. Who cares what it looks like? The best car I ever had was the old egg shaped Ford Ka. I still miss it and exh wrote it off 14 years ago!

Pearlsister · 04/02/2023 10:20

BabyOnBoard90 · 04/02/2023 10:12

Citroën don't produce the best cars tbh

I'm on my third Citroen. They've all been fantastic.

BabyOnBoard90 · 04/02/2023 10:21

Greatly · 04/02/2023 10:17

I've had this one for 8 years. It needed the clutch replacing but apart from that it's had no problems. And I beast my cars.

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If it makes you happy, go for it. Nothing wrong exploring elsewhere though.

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Greatly · 04/02/2023 10:28

BabyOnBoard90 · 04/02/2023 10:21

If it makes you happy, go for it. Nothing wrong exploring elsewhere though.

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Oh I absolutely agree! Just can't find anything as suitable in my budget.

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BabyOnBoard90 · 04/02/2023 10:39

Greatly · 04/02/2023 10:28

Oh I absolutely agree! Just can't find anything as suitable in my budget.

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Could try for a used Mazda CX-3 or a relatively new renault captur

Streamside · 04/02/2023 11:35

Why not try the new aircross one. I've the same car as you with 150k on the clock, a new starter and new battery is the only work it ever required.Fold the seats down and it functions like a van, they're an amazing workhorse.
I paid for mine with 4 yrs finance and have had 4 yrs of effectively driving it for free.
Visibility is amazing and it does 55mpg, what's not to like.

Sunshineandrainbow · 04/02/2023 11:37

I can't help you but it's so good to see so many car threads at the moment. I wish mumsent would bring back the car topic section so they are easier to find.

How can I ask them?

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