Everything wrong with my brand new 'Replacement' Citroen Ami!
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2023
- let's look at the visible faults of my replacement Citroen Ami. Take a seat!
Also should mention when pressing hazard warning switch without key the ignition lights would also appear this did not happen on last Ami.
You maybe also see poor alignment of box section and gaps were you may expect to see welding. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Please don't apologise for saving me £8000. I think you are justified in everything you say. C'mon Citroen this is not acceptable in any way, shape or form!
Thank you! (And you're welcome!!) :-)
Yeah I wouldn’t buy it if they paid me to buy it! I’ve read enough issues here, Mon Ami and Doug’s shed. It’s just bad from the welding, lack of wax treatment, auxiliary battery position in winter, no wheel arches - grit getting into locks. Just buggerall testing done. Just exploit a loophole in the market, see how sales go - or don’t- and leave it at that
@@stumpusMaximus I can only agree with you 100%. This will bite them back! Cheers
I think your love affair is over.
You bought a quadracycle but thought you bought a car.
It's just a plastic cover over a bike frame and you call it a car and that's where your expectations are not met.
In France these are for children over 14 and not seen as a car.
@@AG-ob3fx No I understand this well... This is to demonstrate the difference in quality between two different Ami's. This isn't a car I know. Best wishes
Stellantis is also marketing this car badged as an Opel and it will shortly be launched as a Fiat as well. I’m sure any future Opel or Fiat customers will be equally unhappy with the build quality. A more serious issue is the safety of these quadricycles. They may be ok in 20mph/30kph urban centres but anywhere else you’re mixing with fast vans, etc. in a flimsy structure with no airbags, no crash protection and poor handling ( one group of testers nearly overturned one going round a tight corner)
You are right! Opel already in Germany etc and Fiat to follow. Yes I agree they built them so cheap with zero effort to exceed any quadricycle standards. The handling fine honestly it's really fine. You have to upset the centre of gravity or really try hard as that kid did in Monaco. It charmed me with the ethos and design but now falling out of love with it. On top of poor quality the service is slow and really frustrating! Best regards Anthony :-)
Agreed a horrible death trap even at city speeds, can't understand the attraction at all especially with Citroen "quality".
safety is not purpose of this vehicle . How can you even mention that its like blaming designer for small car not being family car as vans are ... its still better as two wheel scoter ... this is really bad argument bro. FOr me good argument is that for price of this project you can buy realy good condition nissan leaf or peugeot /citroen/mitsubishi ion. For this price they definately making huge returns . For making such a thing they should ask for atleast half of the price....
An electric speed pedelec is more unsafe. Nearly as fast and you are the first crush zone.
As a French Citroën driver keeps pointing out to me. The Ami in France is NOT a car it is a quadcycle which does not conform to accepted car standards !
That almost feels like they have sourced one of the first really bad builds that someone else returned and are trying to fob you off with it.
Who knows! They only have to change the speedo I guess or reset it! Best wishes Anthony
@@anthonytube Indeed, or it could have been rejected on the forecourt. Anyhow, good luck with progressing a replacement or refund.
@@dean7442 Thanks mate, appreciate it!
That was my thought aswell
Citroen would be getting this back. And a request for a full refund on my payment. This build quality reminds me of French cars from the 1970s
People: The Yugo and the Trabant are horrible
Citroen: You dare challenge me, mortal?
😂
You are dating yourself!
Yugo...youwent.
Their price was at least about right. I hate when today carmakers wanted to make a budget car but while the quality of the car always very low, price is still way higher than it should be. This is more expensive than my new Suzuki Baleno was 3 years ago and that is a Golf sized car.
Sorry to hear about your troubles. We got ours a few months ago. When ordered, it was meant to be £6k. The bump-up to £8k upon launch was disappointing. Still went ahead but, to be clear, this is not an £8k vehicle!!! It's a £4k piece of kit in my opinion.
We don't have the quality issues you have but I have had nightmares on uphills in cold weather. I bought the car accepting the 28mph top speed. But when battery is cold in winter.... the power only lets me get up to 15-20mph on steeper inclines. Verging on dangerously slow. For me, this is the greatest flaw...amongst the niggles this kind of car comes with.
For some reason - still love it. Can't explain why.
We are exactly the same... I love mine old Ami! It's like family but in Jan it was hell! Low power beep (I also made video) all the time and 15 MPH.... Then it would just steam up... I actually cancelled my 1st one when I saw the £2k price increase but then saw it again in Milan and thought what the hell. Quality of the replacement was so bad so fingers crossed I can get a better one otherwise I'll seal mine up myself and keep it! We just need summer to keep going for longer! Best wishes Ant
@@anthonytube yeah, I can just about see it if you lived in the south of France. But why would you have a black roof on a vehicle with no air con?
@@andrewpease3688made out of recycled black bin liners.
i agree i’ve been to a few EV car shows and the stuff from china is a lot more solid and cheaper and better made
Thank you for the first time on internet to reveal those things of Ami, and the worst is it has no headliner.
No headliner or anything fabric other than the door pull straps! :-)
You must be so disappointed after all the hassle getting the old Ami replaced. Aim this one back straight away. Trading standards might be worth a call.
Definitely am but let's see what happens! The Ami team have offered another and due to call today but nothing yet. Cheers!
Autocar report this week that Fiat are bringing back the Topolino, based on the Ami. It won't be coming to UK as it has open sides, and whilst it looks really nice, I'm reminded of the phrase: " you can't polish a turd".
Yeah it's just a rebadge and different colour I think. No but you can roll it in glitter! Lol Thanks!
The roof problems alone is enough to reject this one
You are so right! Isn’t it crazy!?
I have heard that citroen employed stevie wonder and ray charles to check over the Ami's before they were sent out to the customers,my they did a good job 😂😂😂😂
LOL! 🤣🤣🤣
They can't tell the front from the back...
They can't tell the front from the back! Wish I'd have thought of that
I'm rejecting my Ami Vibe full stop, it is a shame as it was absolutely ideal for my morning and evening commute to and from work. I last heard from Citroen several weeks ago and now they seem to be ignoring my emails, best of luck with yours
I’m so sorry to hear this Barrie. To be honest mate, it’s been a bit of a weird experience. It’s as if I’ve been dealing with a brand new company struggling to survive not Citroen. Service was terrible in fact was expecting call three days ago still nothing. I waited 4/5 months for replacement and gotta day Barrie it was so badly put together. Best of luck and go dump it back to dealer. Funny 6 months and no v5. Had replacement 18 hrs and got v5 this morning. It’s a disgrace. All the best Anthony ✌️
That's absolutely shocking, but even if it was a good one, I certainly wouldn't be putting a child of mine in it!
I agree and no longer do so but please note our village has private roads with little traffic. Best wishes
I hope that Citroen see this film. It's been enough to put me off as being a customer...
You give us the feeling it is a little "pur"...🤣🤣🤣 I'd be back to where it came from with it in a second, and tell them to shuv'it.....
This is what happens when you buy a tupperware box on wheels.
I remember that in the late 80's, My Mum used to buy it and remember it was really tough stuff... This isn't ! haha
@@anthonytube Well done Sir! You took the joke really well. I hope you get what you want or your money back.😁👍
Hmm, first thought was you would have been better off with a pushbike, but then remembered that, thanks to inflation, it would be easy to spend £8000 on a bike now.
They laughed at the Sincliar C5.
I would have regected it even before leaving the show room.
Just the lump in the bodywork would be enough for me to have walked away.
The welding would have said get your money back and run.
Very true... I regretted driving it away but felt like I was being difficult as dealer isn't invested in it. They simply get delivered there but as soon as I got home I knew it was poor and was straight on the phone! Thanks! Anthony
You mention taking your daughter to nursery, but consider what the NCAP safety rating will be for this vehicle.
The Renault Zoe received zero stars, so this will probably get a minus rating!
You are 100% right and been rethinking this. I only use it in the village and along seafront but of course it doesn't protect us from some nutter not paying attention. Much appreciated :-)
Was going to say the same, even if build quality was perfect the design provides no protection.
Even a Tesla would be shocked!!!
The welding looks like it's been done by a 1st year apprentice in his first week of training.
Maybe it's time for Citroen to move production back to Europe, maybe in a country of Eastern Europe who seem to produce better quality products
Making in Morroco is terribly wrong.
Definitely! I was going to let Ava my three three old go over to give them some tips! LOL :-)
Can't expect better from Stellantis/Citroen. Remember its not a `car` its a quadricycle to be driven by fourteen-year olds. Hadn't appreciated until now it was built by them, too.
we have one as third car for my son. We had in the past 40 years ago a citroen 2cv . We have the same fun feeling in the AMI. And of course it’s not a Lexus but we look at it as a fun way of modern transport which protects you against rain and wind. upon now after 7 months not one problem . Look at it as an electrified motorcycle who protects you against the rain and enjoy the fun.
It’s designed for a French 15 year old. I wouldn’t put a French Poodle in it.
It’s a shame that people like us trust a large corporation like Citron, I have learned a good lesson today.
You’ve done well to get shot of it.
Thank you Andrew! People say stop moaning, it's not a car, you get what you pay for! But no it's a road legal vehicle wearing a badge from a mainstream brand. They cut corners in production to maximise profit and to a degree have tainted a brilliant concept by doing a poor job of putting it together and I am calling them out on it. Again as I said many times I LOVE the Ami, LOVE driving it but it's flawed in many ways and the service here in the UK was very lacklustre. I waited months for the replacement for it to sit at the dealer for weeks... ! Best wishes Anthony :-)
Thats absolutely shocking and sorry for your disappointment and thank you for saving me a lot of money. Best of luck.
Looks almost like a prototype.
I agree the welds and the sealant placement as well as the bumper skin looks like a Low Volume run. Too many faults for that to. E a production vehicle off the line in my view….. As a prototype Manufacturing Buyer
Wow... I'd be rejecting it. Where was this one made, and is there more than one assembly plant?
I rejected also! Built in Morocco I believe. :-) thanks!
Im shocked at the fit and finish of the Ami. Does it rattle when you're driving it? Because if the panels flex so much when stationary i would expect more problems
Not really. The Ami's drive well...! They are fun but the overall fit and finish 'can' be very poor. However my older Ami (I now have back) is markedly better than the replacement. I found the replacement to be of worse quality with poor welding, fit, finish and seemed much looser. Best wishes Anthony :-)
3:49 It's OK guys! He said it was super! Glad to see the new high school grad that sealed all those panels getting some praise!
LOL So Poor! haha :-)
Holy moly Citroen, this is apalling. I know nothing of welding except that any professional would be ashamed to call that their work. Thanks for the vid, how disappointing for you.
Much appreciated! Thank you! :-)
That is shocking. I didn't realise they were just a box steel frame inside, I thought they had a proper interior and roof lining.
I feel for you mate, take it back and tell them to shove it, it's terrible!It looks like it would explode in an accident, no way would that protect you as it should in an accident, how on earth did it get through crash testing?
I don't think quadricycles are tested to be honest.
Google finds : "As of March 2023, the Citroën Ami has not been crash tested by Euro NCAP. The Ami is a quadricycle, not a car, and therefore it does not have to meet the increasingly rigorous safety standards that new cars have to pass. Designed for inner-city commuting only, this vehicle does not come with airbags or any safety assistance tech. The manufacturer markets the car as a safer mode of transport when compared to e-bikes and e-scooters, rather than comparing it to larger city cars."
@@ColinWatters So, it's about as safe as a soapbox on wheels then? Good luck to the driver and any passenger, that gets into a scrape with basically any 'car', bus, truck, even at a minor low speed collision!
@@anthonytubethought you were joking about the quadricycle 😮 oh my days
@@michelhouelpdesque Not sure what I’ve missed here! Yes I knew it was a quadricycle as researched it long before I bought it. If I use word ‘car’ m it’s just a term as it’s got 4 wheels and a steering wheel. Lol 😂
I admire your persistence with this hateful little car. Take it back and call it a day. Citroen could not give a dam about your issues. I would not carry a bag a grocery's around in one of those, let alone precious cargo like me family. Bin the bloody thing and look for something better build, and importantly fit for purpose and SAFE!!!!
Thanks! Yeah I agree, I only bought for trips in the Village and seafront but you never know! So only take Ava in car outside village and won't anymore. Cheers !
How about known issue about water ingress to interior from wet road. Is there any improvement at least in this point ?
This was my issue but felt I was almost alone in this! I notice they added sealant (very badly) but not sure if it works or not! Best wishes
I reviewed the Citroen Ami recently and it was alarming. It felt as though priorities were misplaced
I’d love to see you watching this with Citroen executives
Together? 😂
That thing looks bloody dangerous, the poor build quality is the least of its problems. Imagine having an accident in it.
I'd say you were over charged by around £7000. Even the paint looks like rattle can primer.
There is no paint.
it hasn’t even got a real Citroen badge its a sticker
@@jellyboy123 You can't even use them as a flower planter because the plastic isn't thick enough.
Why would anyone put their child in this and take it onto a road beggars belief 😡 I wouldn't allow my grandchildren anywhere near one 😡
I should have commented before, it reminds me of my kids Little Tikes Cozy Coupe !
They are much tougher!! They are the Toyota Hi lux of the kids toy world!! haha
You did save my dad from buying this. Also your Ami also has a missing weld I see. The one top back right.
I know it's as if it were welded by a blind chimpanzee! Best wishes Anthony :-)
Wishing someone can explain plastic car panel can really lower cost comparing with steel panel.
Much lowering processing costs and very easy to mould and trim I guess! Also weighs less and that's important with small battery... :-)
You put a Baba in that slow death machine?! Crazy.
Only in village I don't drive on main roads just along the seafront. I am now going to use the car instead. Thank you :-)
Return it under the Sale of Goods act. The dealer will protest and make it really hard but persist. I had two new poorly screwed together Citroens about 13 years ago and fought on both. The brand new Peugeot 208 GTI had 14k of warranty claims as well. Just dig your heels in and dump the ami back at the dealers.
I wonder if the opel rocks e is better quality checked than the ami ?
Who knows? Same factory so doubt it... I think it's luck of the draw with this vehicle! Cheers :-)
I would imagine that because the car at its core is just a welded box frame all the panels have to have a very loose tolerance to allow for all misalignment during welding. But then this makes me worry when the welding is not done properly in an accident would you have ample protection?
That's exactly it. I think despite a jig of sorts there is a lot of variation in the final structure so the body then has to fit around the frame. I mean it's acceptable for a $2000 car from China in 2010 but to actually come from a legacy car brand it really crazy. Some areas have no welds at all or the end of the box is twisted so the corner not welded. This later version is much worse so I'm glad to get the old one back!
Because it's a quadricycle,it does not require crash testing
@@user-me4os5kh1z Yes, that's correct, folk assume that these are safe as say a Smart car but they are not. Personally I'm not buying into the whole EV concept period, it's a con on so many aspects.
@@user-me4os5kh1zabsolutely this, like tax dodging only worse, this could actually kill you. Should be banned from sale. I find it breathtaking that people would actually part with real cash to buy one, thick as mince is the only explanation….
It looks like the toleration given in centimeter, not tenth/hundredth of a milimeter like they use making a real car. There are no flawed, throwed away parts. They use everything. Zero waste policy…
That car looks shocking, I'm more impressed with your volvo ❤
Thanks! It’s a lovely 22k 480 and rust free! Cheers !
I'm just wondering. Didn't you notice all of these when you saw it in the showroom?
You don’t as it’s bought online. It’s only collected and dealer only hands over. You are on your own! Thanks
Why does this just remind me of an electric forklift? 😹 the visible frame on the inside and just super light framework for the rear end and just what are those body panels?! PVC Swimming pools are thicker than that! X3
I wonder if this is cost cutting or just refurbished one?
Who knows! Best wishes Ant
Not cost cutting but weight saving.
@@mbak7801 That would mean my last Ami was also this bad? It's not. Poor 'build' has nothing to do with weight.
It's really surprising that Citroen did not put some more effort into preparing the replacement.
Many years ago I had problems with a computer I bought that went back to the shop a couple of times, then seeing as it was a problem the shop gave me the manufacture's contact details and I got a specially tested one directly from them. I wanted a good version rather than a refund at the time and that replacement worked without problems.
This is a sorry story of poor quality control.
I thought the same thing.... Here's a guy who's rejected his first Ami, we've kept him waiting months for his replacement so let's just send the next one in line to go out without any care or attention. It's really frustrating as you end up being 'that' customer when you never wanted to be! Thanks and best wishes Anthony 😊
It's not surprising, it's Citroen
Well he was crazy enough to buy one to begin with, then got a replacement instead of outright rejecting - so they obviously hold their buyers in contempt. These “cars” are clearly thrown together in a sweatshop in a third world country - why would anyone expect the replacement be any better?
Nice 480. It's odd to think that the volvo has some plastic panels such as the bonnet and 30+ years later your plastic ami is so poor regarding panels. Progress.
You know your 480’s ! Yes a composite bonnet by Renault! It’s a tank and this version (my 7th) has 22k and rust free. I also have a Turbo version, they just don’t do anything like they used to! Best wishes Anthony
Honestly mate, I've seen better built cornflake boxes.
Hope you get sorted out with a better built version.
Thanks ! :-)
Good that you can get the old one back, would be good to compare differences, perhaps the old one was not so bad afterall? I guess the cars on the production line are mostly assembled by humans, it is inevitable that there are variations in build quality between cars, maybe Citroen should consider selling these as kits for home assembly and then time can be taken to get everything properly aligned & fitted.
That welding is dreadful, I reckon I could do better than that! I suppose Morocco is not noted for its car building industry, so they are having to learn new skills, probably paying the labour peanuts & you know what they say about that!
The design & concept is brilliant, just the execution that is poor, good luck with getting your old car back.
You are 100% right! The concept is great but the Moroccan production is poor and inconsistent for the reasons you mention! Got the old one back and so glad I did! I will keep it until a 3rd one arrives but if poor I will reject again ! Best wishes Anthony
Its a shame. The practicality is so evident when in town parking is the way it is. I park my Mercedes super yacht wagon and walk quite far whereas this would put me in the town center easily. But not if its falling apart new.
Reject it! Get a refund.
It's unbelievable. 2 cars, the second even worse. I'm in Germany and I drive the Opel Rocks E since 08/22. till now everything is fine with my Rocks. Is yours the older version or the newer one? I think everyone seeing this should contact stellantis and ask them how this can be and how they think people can trust their products.
Hey there! That' great to know! Mine was delivered to me December 22 or early Jan but I think Ami's are sitting around and they just pick one out. My older Ami is superior in build quality. Buying that has put me off buying anything from PSA or Stellantis well maybe too hasty as I'd accept a Ferrari as compensation! 🤣 Best wishes Ant
@@anthonytube I’m actually a Citroen fan- did 230000 km with a Xsara, then 160000 with a Picasso - both trouble free, so seeing these hastily slapped together things is very disappointing. I just hope Stellantis get on top of it quickly as several Chinese competitors are on the way and they look to be better made
@@gibb253 Yeah my Mum had a Picasso and it was great ! It's a shame really. Cheers!
it wouldn't surprise me if it had been in a crash and they bodged it up
A clear example of a Monday morning assembled car.
Or Friday afternoon
That is some shocking welding, you'd be a fool to accept this "car".
Id buy this as a hobby car. First thing Id take it apart and rebuild it, could be reasonably decent then! £8k buys an excellent 500 by the way and mway friendly.
It's got to go back surely
Thanks for the heads up , I may just buy a cheap Smart Car instead , as you can get one for £2 grand that does 85mpg from its tiny diesel engine and still does 90mph top speed , I doubt the Ami is that economical if you work out the cost of charging it to get the 45miles range
That's a great idea in fact if things don't work out I'd probably do the same! Very best wishes Anthony 😄
@@anthonytube Cheers Anthony and yeah i was looking on Autotrader seen some Smart cars in good condition with MOT for £1 grand bargain , there was a yellow one going cheap because the paint needs respray on bonnet but im the sort of person who dont care about body work as long as the engines good thats main thing
The Ami has a 5.5kWh battery. So lets say you input 6kWh with charging losses - that's about 1.38£ with average UK electricity price of 23p. How far do you drive with a liter of your favorite ICE fuel? 😅
@@rkan2 Great point! Actually our tariff is now about 34p so costs more but in honestly running my ice cars cold the mpg is awful so costs about £30-40 a week as all short trips. The Ami very easy to park also. However with energy prices as they are currently the Ami costs more than it should. Best regards Anthony
the town drunks must have had a go at that bro
Haha! :-)
Google finds: "As of March 2023, the Citroën Ami has not been crash tested by Euro NCAP. The Ami is a quadricycle, not a car, and therefore it does not have to meet the increasingly rigorous safety standards that new cars have to pass. Designed for inner-city commuting only, this vehicle does not come with airbags or any safety assistance tech. The manufacturer markets the car as a safer mode of transport when compared to e-bikes and e-scooters, rather than comparing it to larger city cars."
Has this car been in a accident?
Never understood this vehicle. It's small and designed to drive around the city and easy to park. I had an old petrol powered ford Ka, which could do all that and it was better built, could drive over 50mph, had a stereo, comfy seats and had crumple zones. I don't mean to sound disrespectful to you, I just think the ami, it's a bit of a novelty, there are much more practical ways of getting around for short distances.
No I agree with you! I thought it looked fun and just appreciated it being different but really it’s too basic and flawed to use all year. I love driving it and love that it’s clean to run (although negated by the fact they had to build it!). You live and learn as they say! Best wishes Anthony 😀
What did Citroen say about this?
The Citroen Ami team are separate and apologised but have heard nothing since... They offered a 3rd one in exchange and get the feeling others are having problems with quality also. Best wishes Anthony :-)
Looks like you got a Friday afternoon car there - time for another. Or maybe consider getting a second hand Nissan Leaf for similar money.
That's shocking, it's like Citroen can't be bothered. Is that a Volvo 480 in the background?
Yes I have two this is the ES version... 1990 22k and rust free! :-) Built like a tank! :-)
Great cars Volvos and the 480 in particular. I had looked at getting an Ami but rejected the idea based on its performance. Glad we did now I've seen how the build quality is so poor. We ended up with a Twizy imported from South Korea.
Good job that back in the day you didn't buy a 2cv.
Apprentice Friday special
🤣🤣
It looks like a pre production car! What a mess ! At least you got a beautiful Volvo 480 !
Thank you yes just seemed worse quality! Yes the the 480! I have had 7 over the years. I also have a Turbo version. This one is ES but only 22k from new and rust free! :-)
Standard Renault build quality what more would you expect
The normal development of a car is that just before they cease production the very best example’s leave the production. They keep on developing and adjust to reach perfection. Not here I guess! 🤔
Seems the reverse haha :-)
Latest news coming from Citroen ami team ,the quality control issues have got so bad that even the labradors are walking out in disgust 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Along with Monkeys, Parrots and Moles! 😁
If it's a quadracycle ... what are the licensing requirements? A car license only automatically allows you "provisional L plate" access to motorcycles.
Do you even need a license to drive what is basically a golf kart with a number plate and windows?
In the UK you need a full driving licence. Thanks
I hope Citroen sees this and contacts you immediately. What you have highlighted here is shockingly poor. How did this Ami get passed the multiple inspection checks during manufacture and at the dealership.
I know! Not sure if it had many QC checks! Best wishes
It's a citroen, what do you expect!
Citroens 2.0 hdi is good the xsara picassos and vans its in are good
As MR HUBNUT would say that's French
Why didn’t you get the far better build Carver S+ at the same price. Also a way more capable vehicle.
They are cool but didn't know they were around! I thought they cost much more!? Hmmm interesting! Thanks!
Not sure about that, they are much more expensive. They are being advertised at £12,906 plus VAT.
Good day sir, sorry for all the problems with that Citron you have and are going thru. I do have a question and please don’t take it the wrong way. This little electric car is only cost 8000£, there cannot be much profit margin for Citron so they probably use the cheapest parts they can. I wish we had 8000£ electric cars here in US.
Hey there! No I agree the problem is the declining quality and remember it’s very basic! Best wishes Anthony
I can’t believe you’d transport your daughter in that POS 😟
Little Tikes have made more powerful and well made transport than the Ami for decades now - my children played in them when they were toddlers.
So amazing what is acceptable transport in the EU. That would be considered a coffin here. No roll bar?
There is a frame but relatively lightweight. Best wishes
I am not surprised that the Ami is bad - Citroen quality is bad any way and they clearly don’t care about this car. I know they are “cheap” but they should be of merchantable quality. You clearly like a quirky car - why not ditch that and spend the same money on a 2CV? Really fun to drive, if you are concerned about the environment well they are truly economical and having been built years ago the pollution associated with their construction is many years in the past. And everyone will smile at you!!!
Very true! Love the 2CV and drove one when I lived in Spain many years ago. It was brilliant! Thanks again! Anthony :-)
Hi Anthony, Sorry for your experiences but if you want good fit/finish and quality buy the most Yaris you can afford. Citroen fit/finish and quality has been poor for the last 20 years and now that they are married to FIAT things are unlikely to improve. What did you expect buying a Citroen?
You’re right, you live and learn. It wasn’t money more an appreciation of the concept. Best wishes Anthony
That build quality is dreadful - your dealer should have rejected it back to Citroen and never given to you, although saying that it's pretty clear the haven't even PDI'd it properly going by the empty washer bottle with the lid off. I'd reject it straight away and put in a formal complaint to you dealer's head office about the condition.
Yes the dealer just said Citroen do it and they just pass it on. Really poor to be honest!
The problem is it is hand build.. and they are grwoing the factory to be able to follow demand, but now the workers have to work to fast and the quality is taking a hit
Exactly! Best wishes Anthony
Take it back! This is what you call a lemon here in the United States
The whole body / frame seems to be twisted.
Just didn't seem right tp me! Some of the box section didn't line up very well, either... Thanks ! :-)
There shouldnt be such a thing as Friday cars ,,, but this looks like a Friday afternoon car
Or Monday morning ! haha
Just be glad you didn't spent £80000 on a Tesla.... that is even worse :)
Build quality would be unacceptable from a no-name Chinese clone-of-a-clone, let alone a product from a mainstream manufacturer.
My thoughts exactly! :-)
Sorry I really don’t understand You bought a Citroen and You are disappointed with it- what did You expect?
Never owned one before!
You get what you pay for....There is a reason why people tell you about their Smart or others...And there's a reason there is an 8000 pound difference.
I can't believe this vehicle is in production. You've been overcharged by £7,500. This actually meets safety standards for a crash test? I wouldn't let it loose on a golf course.
High-school welding job on that thing
I think high school could do much better! Cheers!
@@anthonytube Where are those made anyways?
Roll over refurb.
We own three oldish Citroens and, although we like them all a lot, it must be said that the build quality is a somewhat patchy on all of them. However, in build terms, they almost look like 1980s Mercs compared to the unbelievable crudeness of that Ami. Seriously, Citroen are charging over £8k for something that looks like it was cobbled together by blindfolded amateurs in a lock up garage. There are better built things being entered into Red Bull soapbox races.
Yeah they missed the mark didn’t they! Best wishes Anthony
Wow I was shocked by the last video but wow. Get yer money back. I'd complain if I got that free in a happy meal but £8k is a heist.
Again someone above said I was too critical! Or if I wanted a car I should have bought a car and stop complaining! Crazy!
Hi I had a Citroën van and it was the worst for bodywork and engine I have ever had Citroën aways built car cheap, remember the Citroën 2 cv nothings changed, but there cheaper than say a Ford , the saying comes in Pay for what you get
What an absolute heap, I'd be taking it back immediately and getting my money back if I were you, I'd also tell Shitroen to consider themselves lucky you don't take legal action.
Much appreciated! 😊