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Old 29-07-2012, 10:13 AM
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Default C2 GT buying advice?? Nephews first car...

I've been talked into going along to check over a C2 GT for my nephew.

Know bugger all about them apart from they're French and therefore probably full of dodgy electrics within a few years.

Any pointers much appreciated!
Old 29-07-2012, 10:15 AM
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you've answered your own question......check all the elctrics!
Old 29-07-2012, 10:17 AM
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They are pretty fookin rapid, thats all i can tell ya lol.... mate had one he was borrowing off his mate while his vtr was getting fixed...and it was shifting! paddle shift was a bit weird though being in a citroen
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Paddle shift?? In a French car?? Oh god....
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Fuse boxes are an issue on the c2. Check the locking works ok and that the alarm doesnt go off after a few seconds. Also check the heater fan works on all settings, and the obvious checks for dash lights.
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Originally Posted by plynchy
Paddle shift?? In a French car?? Oh god....
The sensodrive is absolute shite, but is only fitted to the vtr, not the GT.
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Thanks for that!
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if its paddle shift, i'd stay away completely, they dont have the best reputations and they are expensive to fix
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Do they look like this?

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Old 29-07-2012, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by BRIGSPORT
The sensodrive is absolute shite, but is only fitted to the vtr, not the GT.
The C2 Gt i was in had paddleshift.... wernt no vtr lol....

if i remember correctly...it didnt even have a gearstick
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The GT does not have paddle shift only the VTR does

my wife has a GT for 2 years now and never had a problem with it only thing bad is the lack of space in the rear but if he just a young lad with no kids its perfect as the insurance is stupidly cheap on these.

PS im putting our GT up for sale if he's intrested
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Originally Posted by turbo_3dr_tommy
The GT does not have paddle shift only the VTR does
This, the GT's are manuals. The gearbox's are shite, as are the gear linkages.
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The gt is a cracking little car,do shift about well.
One thing too look for is accident damage as they've been in the hands of young loons so do take a nasty hammering,particularly with the fun of lift off oversteer!!!
Citroens aren't bad cars at all,way better than Renault.
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LOL just found out that the 'GT' i was in was actually a fucking VTR! Just Made me look a right c**t lol......

it was a Gt Rep... but was still pretty fast considering it wasnt what i was told it was
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Deal done. It's a one owner from new car with 40k on. A bit raggy but will come up nice with a lot of TLC and elbow grease. Coming with a new MOT and 6 month tax, private sale.

Shocking build quality and finish...reminded me big time of my old Pug 205 GTI's, might have bought it meself if me nephew wasn't such an excited gibbering wreck.
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