Citroen Ami - Thinking of buying one? watch this before you do.

Some important things to know and be aware of when buying a Citroen Ami!

[@EleanorPeterson]

Your comment that it's cheaply built is accurate and fair, and I don't think any owners or potential buyers would be aggrieved by its (alleged) imperfections if - IF - the vehicle were also cheap to buy in the first place. £8,000 is a lot of money. Yep. Even in 2023. Say it slowly: eight... THOUSAND... pounds... Oh, I know EV drivers have been cleverly conditioned by the motor industry (desperate to recoup the steady income lost from oil-hungry, main dealer-friendly ICE cars) to believe that £25,000 or £45,000 or £60,000 is a normal price to pay for their personal transport, and the various lease or never-never rental or whatever agreements delude people into thinking that 'easy monthly payments' are the answer to all their problems. "Buy another phone! Your current one's almost a year old! Buy a new car! Buy a boat! Buy a huge motor-caravan! You're special! You deserve it! Buy a plane! Rent a helicopter! Live a millionaire's lifestyle one month at a time!!! You're worth it!!!" Good grief. Doesn't anybody look at the bottom line any more? The point is, people now expect to pay a lot of cash for their dash, but they also expect to get adequate value for their (monthly) money. Quality. Reliability. The Ami doesn't seem to live up to its price tag. If it could be bought cheaply enough (imported from China for, say, £2,500 and then fettled, rebuilt and re-engineered via a Haynes Manual and lovingly fitted with upgraded bits and bobs to suit our atrocious roads and weather conditions) I could see it acquiring cult status as a fun project for auto-nerds, rather like the Linux operating system: the scope for fiddling, customising and improving it is limitless, and many people spend more time tinkering than actually doing any work with it. But the base product needs to be cheap. In the case of Linux, the cost is £0.00. It's free. Yay. The Ami - with all its charm, quirks, faults and foibles - should cost a third of what it does. People would then feel happy about spending a few grand on parts and a few years of their free time turning it into a little sparkling gem. [You know: splash on the Waxoyl; break out the choccy Hobnobs; weld up some Binky brackets.🎵 Get the funk out...🤭] Paying £8,000 for an apparently unfinished vehicle just ain't right.

[@anthonytube]

Just love your comments! You are so right and love the humour! You are so right! You deserve a proper reply and you will when I can! ✌️😄

[@deydododontdedoh.5672]

What you say, totally agree and it's not as if it's motorway legal, where I live we have many expressways, motorway access and slip roads. For the price they could have beefed it up a tad and increased speed a tad to make it more usable, of course not expecting long motorway journeys but for local short expressways that are 60Mph. But then It seems targeted at euro kids on a moped license so figures.

[@philtowle4683]

They even forgot to paint it

[@stephenc6955]

£8,000 !!! Where is it made?

[@anthonytube]

@@stephenc6955 Morocco 👍

[@RWBHere]

Thanks for the video. A couple of years ago I was thinking of buying an Ami, until the faults started to be reported by owners. This catalogue of flaws make me so glad that I didn't buy one.

[@anthonytube]

I was the same but just loved the design and ethos. If I knew what I know now especially with regards to service, I would not have bought it! However I really enjoy driving it!

[@RWBHere]

@@anthonytube I like it for the same reasons. It could have been built so much better for not much extra cost. And people with experience would be happy to pay for it.

[@theprior46]

Actually it sounds from this like it's as big a pile of rubbish that the original Citroen Ami petrol car was back in the 1970s. Grossly underpowered, tacky interior, abominable de-misting, and very unsafe pulling out into fast traffic the wretched thing is going to be like the 2CV only worse - not enough power to pull the skin off a rice pudding; engine could barely run a pencil sharpener. But as usual the French have managed to make something as ugly as possible - this new design has all the appeal of a kitchen pedal-bin. Well this review made me laugh so I had to like it

[@anthonytube]

Appreciate the like ! lol ! It's probably better than you think but more bin than Bugatti... :-)

[@Smartsparky]

Wife will be at the window……. “God he’s not doing another bloody KZbin video!!” 😂😂😂😂

[@anthonytube]

LOL Probably!

[@ohyesitsme]

I think you might be better off with a used Mitsubishi I miev/Citroen C Zero as these can be picked up for about £4500 and will give you a decent range and speed.

[@anthonytube]

You are right. I bought as love the while Citroenist design thing but yes better options out there. A couple of years ago you could pick up a Zoe for about £6k! :-)

[@mb-3faze]

Informative video - initially I wondered what it had to do with Miami :) (Sounds like it's unbearably hot in Miami in summer.)

[@Jamienomore]

All your Videos are Very Informative. The price of the Ami is a great deal more than they are worth, I'd say about £4,500 and not a penny more.

[@anthonytube]

Thank you! Yes I agree even the original £5.5k would be okay but now very over priced and everything other than how it drives is very, very flawed. It does ooze charm and is fun! Best wishes Anthony

[@lookoutleo]

Youve made a great video . Love Ami but in Scottish Highlands 30mph would cause I riot on the main roads. My leaf has same problem with heater kills range. Love Ami! Thanks for your input

[@anthonytube]

Haha I can imagine! The Ami is turtle mode doing 7 MPH up the hill! haha!

[@cappuccinokid6772]

Thank you for an informative review. I was thinking about buying one for commuting but now I think I’ll stick to cycling. 👍

[@tadhgcomhaltas]

The videos aren’t crap at all I love them

[@anthonytube]

Thank you so much 😊😊

[@becconvideo]

A Trabant provides better driving performance and comfort. And ist exhausts nice blue clouds. 🙂

[@anthonytube]

Das is true!

[@PiotrPilinko]

Trabant was a car. Ami is actually a more stable version of a scooter with a roof.

[@stewartross1233]

Very informative and helpful. Thank you. Convinced me not to buy one, too risky, hit and miss what you get. A shame really.

[@anthonytube]

Hey there! I always suggest to go and see one and drive one. The way it drives (and the drive train Valeo produced is great) BUT there are just several flaws that many people have experienced. I just don't think it's acceptable to spend £8k for a vehicle that leaks and rattles as mine does. A few have had little issues so I would still check one out and take one for a drive! Best wishes Anthony :-)

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

Agree Stewart. At £5k or £6k it's worth a punt for the cuteness alone, but £8k? for all the issues including zero rust proofing? Nah.

[@anthonytube]

@@TheGramophoneGirl I hate to say it but you're right! I actually cancelled my 1st order as at the time to anticipated price was below £6k. Then they announced £7600 and I cancelled straight away. Then one little trip to Milan later, I reordered after seeing one there. I do love driving it, it drives great but definitely way too expensive for what it is. There are micro EV's in China that are vastly better for similar money. Cheers!

[@tonybarker1335]

Very good review. Keep up the good work.

[@Larry]

I saw another video og a guy who said the plastic on the doors was warping and going soft from leaving it in the sun on sunny days, have you had any issues there?

[@anthonytube]

Hey there! Not really, they do flex a little more but sadly summer 2023 in the UK was rubbish so barely had super high temps! Best wishes Anthony

[@ccooper8785]

Given the ridiculous cost it has surprisingly shoddy build quality even for a Citroen ! I was a huge fan of these when they were first announced but the actuality is beyond poor. Thanks for your honest reviews 😀👍

[@anthonytube]

My pleasure! It drives great, it really does. It's just very new and so many people having issues from poor build quality. Best wishes Anthony

[@stevekaye565]

Great honest review 😎😀👌

[@anthonytube]

Very kind thank you!

[@anthonytube]

No you’re right! I just wanted to experiment with it but it’s not smooth sailing! Just fed up running cold engines around village ! Best wishes Anthony

[@hyperspace32]

This is probably the best overview of the Citroen Ami. I wanted one for a city centre use. However, there are times, I need to go on a dual-carriage and 30mph, would be too slow. It is unfortunate as there is lot to like with the Citroen Ami. They are trying to force us to cycle, which is great for those who lifecycle works. However, for me a lightweight car such as the Citroen Ami, solves a lot of problems.

[@anthonytube]

Thank you very much! I am glad it helped you a little! Yes it's the major issue, making sure you can avoid fast flowing roads as we both know the driving public are a speedy, uncaring bunch! Despite the higher electricity costs the Ami is MUCH cheaper to run than my cars... I think before the huge energy hikes it would have costs less than £1 for around 40 miles (in nice weather). The Ami is a design piece love it or hate it and it's so much fun to drive. Sadly as many Citroenists will say, it's very flawed and next to useless in cold and wet weather but when moderate it's brilliant and as you say it solves a lot of problems and provides fun, inner city transportation. Thanks again! Anthony :-)

[@Harbourmaster68]

It''s capable of higher speeds but is limited due to it being a "Voiture Sans Permis" in France.

[@anthonytube]

@@Harbourmaster68 Yes indeed it’s software locked to 28mph as Sans permis in France. The only issue with going faster would be the range. If it could do 35 that would be great!

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

@@anthonytube Agree. It's an export model so surely they could easily remove the French requirement for 45kph? If it could do 35 mph, that would be a game changer, but 28 is going to make one a potential roadrage target.

[@anthonytube]

@@TheGramophoneGirl You are right! Thankfully I use for the nursery and it's just along the seafront so never really an issue! I even over took an old dear in her Honda Jazz cruising at 18 MPH! I believe someone has cracked the software and Valeo's own Ami (The company that developed the drivetrain) could do 50MPH which would be perfect but then it probably would tip over and the battery would last 5 minutes! Best wishes Anthony :-)

[@stewartnorwood]

Thanks for all the Ami vids. Any advice on lowering the beam on the headlights. The manual didn't help. Another KZbinr kindly advised anti-clockwise turn of upper of three screws, but I have two upper screws so am still a tad confused? Sorry - I'm not the most handy owner. Many thanks.

[@anthonytube]

Thank you so much! It’s my pleasure! Okay so let me check for you. The beam is high on mine also but rarely drive at night. I will look and come back. :-)

[@paulwharton1850]

Thank you for making the video.

[@anthonytube]

My pleasure and thank you for watching it! 😃

[@paulwharton1850]

@@anthonytube It's very good of you to make a series of detailed videos on your ownership experience - Much appreciated ! ( I didn't realise that these are assembled at the PSA factory in Kenitra, Morocco ).

[@anthonytube]

@@paulwharton1850 Thanks! I just want to share my experiences being such a new concept. Yes indeed they are, I guess it avoids expensive shipping and low labour costs. Quality is okay in general but could be better in several places. Very best Anthony

[@ChrisCanary]

Thanks for the video. I'd never get one of these, based just on the problems you illustrate.

[@jezbrown5446]

Would switch this out for the Fiat Topolino?

[@michaelsteirn4454]

Very interesting thing with the Ami! If you drive into a supermarket car park. It doesn’t get registered. I don’t know why. Very handy

[@damianbond679]

I absolutely love the ami and your covrrage of it. The thing putting me off ordering one of these is all these quality issues. It sounds like you've been extremely unlucky with this one. Is yours a very early model ami and do you know if anyone has had similar issues?

[@anthonytube]

Hey there! My Ami isn't or shouldn't be too early as it was delivered Jan 2023. I have seen several issues on other Ami's but I'm sure some are better than others! The Ami drives great, it really does and really love chucking it around at the dizzy speed of 28 MPH! It's charming and can only hope the next one will be better. To be honest now I own it, I think the price is a little high for what you actually get however it serves it's purpose very well and is part of the family. It's like a sickly dog ! :-) Best wishes Anthony

[@daraghcorcoran6587]

Thanks for the vid. Very informative. I suppose we cant expect too much at the price point. Its a shame there’s nothing else until you triple the purchase price. I believe there are some credible Chinese options out there but they havent hit the market yet. Also strangely the marketing men think we “don’t want” fun small eco options like this and want 2 1/2 ton SUVs instead. Shame.

[@anthonytube]

You are right! I think the Ami was okay at around £5k but £8k is a lot for this level of quality IMO. We need more Chinese mini EV's but hopefully will come soon. I'm not sure why the 'West' is so far behind Asia. It's true, we all need more small vehicles not HUGE SUV's! I drop my daughter to nursery and the Mum's driving Audi Q7's then struggle to leave the car park (as too wide for the road!). Cheers !

[@sergentcolon1]

It seems major western car makers want to prioritise lower volume large, expensive ev’s over high volume, cheap, small ev’s because they can make more money on them. I think the EU and U.K. governments are complicit in this by not certifying Chinese mini ev’s for sale here. If they were really serious about reducing co2 emissions from vehicles then they would allow them.

[@anthonytube]

@@sergentcolon1 You are spot on. Car brands want us to have 2nd mortgages buying hugely over priced cars. The UK is failing on so many levels vs other nations. They remove grants, have such a poor EV infrastructure and are taxing the hell out of ICE cars yet have some of the most unreliable and expensive public transport! 😀

[@MegaBreadvan]

Here in France with an eco grant, I think the Ami is around the 6,000€ mark. Which is cheap compared to the price of the other "sans permis" cars... Aixam... Ligier etc. Those are more around the 10-13,000€ price range. My van is sans permis and bought second hand, that wasn't cheap either for what it is. The chassis on the Ami appears more substantial than other sans permis.

[@highlanderes]

Consider a used EV. The worst battery degradation will have a way longer range and way better quality and be way more useful also in winther.

[@alanhayward6719]

A must watch video before you buy one of these.

[@anthonytube]

Thank you very much ! :-)

[@Twosausagesandacat]

I have had an ami for the last six months, seems like they have fixed most problems now. It’s not a proper car in terms that you can’t do everything you can do in a normal car.. but that’s not why you should by one. It’s a fun run around and great for a cheap second car to pop to the shops and especially if parking is difficult. It’s also better in the day and in fair weather. It’s a low cost car with minimal extras.. it’s basically a golf buggy with a roof and doors. But so much fun and I live it !!

[@anthonytube]

Yes I love the Ami and ir's so much fun to drive (3000 miles in 10 months) but sadly the production is inconsistent and many issues persist, I've driven several now. It's basic and is a quadricycle after all BUT basic should not mean badly built. It shouldn't leak and once you've got through winter in your Ami you will find some other things that are frustrating. However despite it's flaws I love it. The main issue for me was the truly diabolical customer service from Citroen! Cheers !

[@stephaniehunter4856]

No your right, and the guy doing this video has done a good job showing people the flaws, ours doesn’t seem to leak as we get heavy rain in the north of Portugal and it’s done well. Visibility is an issue when it steams up for sure. We did have a large delay on receiving the car ( 3 months ) but I can see where people have chosen it as their daily town or city car that these issues could be annoying. But the major faults in the video I think have been resolved? Not sure if that’s for everyone

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

Thanks for the video. I have toyed with the idea of an Ami, but just didn't think it was worth the UK price. Now seeing the limitations in your video I think it's definitely not worth the UK price point. It's not a car and not been built to the same standards and looks like absolutely no rust proofing. Not an issue in the south of France, but not so great after a couple winters with salt on UK roads.

[@johnsteel6601]

Had my Ami 6 months, no. 186 in the country, just short of 1k miles, other than the range issue and reduced power in very cold weather I have none of the issues you list. Mine does not even steam up, no water ingress, no lock problem, she's been great. Can't see any problem with the brake position, indicator or wiper, not experiences stones and dirt flying about. Watching your video before buying might have put me off which would have been a real shame

[@anthonytube]

That would have been a real shame and as I say many times I love the Ami and always suggest going to check one out as believe it or not I am a fan... I bought one after all. However you are a very lucky boy as so many people have had issues. Mine are so bad, Citroen are replacing it! The leak would contribute to steaming up but again many people have this steaming up issue so I can assume you aren't out it very cold and wet weather? Maybe you keep yours in a garage over night? Locks a common fault, they did a recall and had one replaced. They did an early recall to fit 1/2 liners as locks were failing on earlier Amis but on mine grit still going up there. If you live where I do with lot's of gravel, grit and open pot holes the stuff goes everywhere and you can hear the stones pinging around. I hopefully got a Friday edition but still love driving it. The Ami is charming but the build quality is poor. My belt starting squeaking on take off now and another chaps suspension strut broke apart. Things can of course go wrong but I've had many faults but hoping the next one will not leak. Best wishes

[@parkview113]

agree John .... seem to have heard this litany before !

[@bexhill8777]

Tis a great little run around,cheap as chips for a reason,one is not going far in one,misting is the big offput for me,with south coast winters being what they are.

[@anthonytube]

It was a baptism of fire! I took delivery in late December or early Jan and got 22 miles out of it in between turtle mode beeps. It steamed up so badly I was quite surprised. You need the heated fan on but battery can't cope when cold outside and pushes the Ami into low power mode. It's perfect now the weather is warmer well without roasting to death inside! Best wishes Ant :-)

[@iana6713]

Now that they have been in production for a couple of years, I wonder if Citroen has ironed out some of the issues that plagued these things at the start? Knowing what the vehicle's limitations are, it would make for a good town runabout, and I won't lie, I'm tempted! Did I see a Volvo 480ES in the background? I have not seen one of those in so many years!

[@anthonytube]

I’m not sure it’s seem some later Amis were thrown together! Really do love it though! Yes it is! I also have a turbo version! This red ES has just 22k in 34 years and in beautiful condition…. I’ve owned 9 over the years and just love them. Very best Anthony :~)

[@iana6713]

@@anthonytube Cool, and thanks for the reply!

[@janegrassmarket1414]

Merci mon ami.

[@iansimmons1155]

Forget the Ami, get that 480 on the road. Had one in the mid 90's, great car (electrical gremlins aside!!)

[@tomk8729]

What a disappointment. As a 2CV, Dyane and Ami owner back in the 70s and 80s I was expecing a 70s Ami. This isn't an Ami it's a Little Tyke plastic car with a Flymo engine in it.

[@anthonytube]

I am sorry to have a downer on the Ami! I think it's hard to compare as very few things are made like they used to be. Truthfully the Ami drives great, smooth and grippy but the overall 'construction' is sub par really. it's essentially a thin tube frame wearing plastic panels. The roof sections are essentially glued on top of the frame. I don't think with normal use (in the UK at least) the Ami will last beyond a few years. It will look unsightly when the frame and rear drums are all rusted up. Best wishes Anthony

[@fire_stick]

Apart from all those issues it’s fine 😅

[@anthonytube]

Haha Still going!

[@fire_stick]

@@anthonytube thanks for your videos very informative and somehow you remain positive about the Ami, I recall the squealing from the drive motor/belt could also be a bearing that started to fail. Hope you get your replacement soon and with all the major issues sorted of course! 👍

[@johnknight9150]

1:30 Miami?

[@philipbunker146]

I’ve heard of “built to a price” but those AMI’s are thrown together for half the price!

[@anthonytube]

Definitely I'd love to visit the factory! lol!

[@philipbunker146]

@@anthonytube they make them in a factory?…….

[@anthonytube]

@@philipbunker146 I mean dilapidated shed! :-) lol

[@ruskiryan2398]

You should call your video "Welcome to My Ami"

[@anthonytube]

That’s a good one! 😃

[@Polecat54941]

I think they are well worth the £500 asking price all the same.

[@anthonytube]

If only! :-)

[@jn904]

Benvenito a Miami🎉🎉🎉

[@jrewillis]

Blimey. Really sold it to me 😅 - i think the mk2 will fix many of these issues if they make one.

[@mikedx2706]

At least it has racey Porsche style interior door release straps!

[@MegaBreadvan]

Really interesting video. I've lived in France for the last 26 years. Summers can get stupidly hot, so I've never understood why they decided to have glass on the roof. Then again, as per my sans permis Mega van, plastic doesn't offer a great deal of protection either... well, until I get round to lining it!

[@anthonytube]

Or even a blind would be great haha! You just can't see as so bright (no sun visors either!) so I will fir an aftermarket blind! It's get's very hot even on the south east of England. I remember a guy in Turkey lost his glass too as the sealant got too hot! I agree on the plastic! Very best wishes! Anthony :-)

[@MegaBreadvan]

@@anthonytube Can well believe that. Last year we were well above 30°C for much of the Summer. Both here in the Paris region and then when we were down in the Dordogne. Am considering creating some sort of roof liner to shield against the plastic ceiling in my van (which is no doubt in the same PVC as an Ami). Probably with something to repel the heat. All the best, John.

[@anthonytube]

@@MegaBreadvan Yes same here, we had 34 and even indoors was over 30 for a month! It was crazy... The Ami will be unbearable ! I was in Paris two weeks ago (My 25th anniversary of working there!) and i remember just how warm it got even back then in 1998! I have no clue what you would use? Maybe chuck a bag of ice onto the seat so the important parts are cool! ;-) Very best wishes Anthony :-)

[@MegaBreadvan]

@@anthonytube I already get a puddle on the floor when it rains, without getting one in the Summer too. LOL I imagine like my van, the Ami has air conditioning worse than if my dog breathed on you. Really isn't worth using. Wow, so you worked in Paris? How is your French?

[@anthonytube]

@@MegaBreadvan At least we know the faults early on! lol! They should change the term 'Sans Permit' to 'Sans qualité' LOL! I worked in Disney and met some old friends after 25 years... It was a wonderful weekend! My three year old had a great time! I love France... The UK is awful post Brexit! (Sorry shouldn't mention politics!) My French is well pretty awful but really want to improve! That's funny!! Air con? You mean the flip up window!? The heater is like dogs breath ha ha! All the best! Anthony

[@mikesaunders4694]

I’ll stick with hybrid 😊

[@snudgy1963]

I love the look of these cute little vehicles, but after watching this I am put off buying one, such a shame, perhaps Citroen will modify as time goes on.

[@frostreaper1607]

I'd love one of these, they look so much fun and I think I'd actually get out of the house, but 8K for something that can't even get me to my job (20 Km) because all the roads are 50Kmph is a though nut to crack, they are coincided a danger on the road here and everyone hates them because they can't reach the speed limits or regular roads. Not to mention the safety. 8K IS cheaper than the competition, but I find it 4K too much, as the competition (like Ligier) has second hand minicars with a much better build quality of that price, however those are always diesel ofc. They do look lovely in France as the channel 'Me and Mon AMI' proves where winters are very mild to non existing and it only rains once every few months, instead of the colder winters and nearly always raining situation in Belgium (and UK and we have similar weathers).

[@anthonytube]

I agree 100%! I also think maybe a Renault Zoe would be better for most people as it will have real car safety and comfort. Very best wishes Anthony :-)

[@philpaxton2078]

Great video. I was intrigued by these. but this has not made me want to investigate them any further. Citroen seem to have employed every cost-saving measure possible, at the expense of usability. As another person has said, if I do decide to 'go electric' the main contender for modest cost is the i-Miev which is vastly better equipped and can actually go on the motorway. An essential for me, even if it's only for 15-20 miles.

[@anthonytube]

Thank you! I think you are better off with the I-Miev. To be honest I saw the Ami and just wanted one. It turned out great for the local nursery run and have clocked over 1000 miles now. However going back I would have explored other options. Best wishes Anthony :-)

[@aesma2522]

The AMI is not a car, it's a licenceless vehicle 14 yo teens can drive. As such it has to weigh less than 400Kg, it can't be too fancy.

[@anthonytube]

@@aesma2522 very true it’s a quadricycle. Ami weighs 500 kg but light weight and quality quite different. It’s a great little thing as long as you understand what it’s for. Cheers !

[@aesma2522]

@@anthonytube A family member is involved in the production of the Microlino 2.0, it's also a 500Kg quadricycle but with a monocoque body, I expect it to be better built than the Ami (also faster, longer range...). But the price is not the same at all...

[@christineayres7199]

I was going to buy one as they look so cute but £7995 where i am and you cant buy it on HPI so that is not right , also the top speed of only 30mph is silly , its ok if you only drive in a village or small town but not for me i'm probably gonna get a Nissan Leaf instead as its just a superior vehicle. The Ami should be priced at £5 grand tops as its just so cheaply made.

[@anthonytube]

Agree 100% actually it can only do 28 mph! I just loved the design and ethos but a lot for such a basic thing. Best wishes Anthony

[@christineayres7199]

@@anthonytube Yeah i would go for the Renault Twizy instead as it does 50mph and has slightly more range thats my opinion

[@anthonytube]

@@christineayres7199Twizy definitely better built, faster, longer range and an airbag. However seating would not work with my little one and nice to be inside during bad weather! The next Twizy is very cool! :-)

[@christineayres7199]

@@anthonytube Yeah but you can get windows with the Twizy 😎 they are cheap too £5 grand will get a good one ☝️

[@beepthesheep867]

​@C Ayres Make no mistake the Leaf is a fantastic car! A lot of car for the money and they're a solid build quality. Lot's of room for family, friends, baggage and pets! Neither the Twizzy nor the Ami are practical. They're toys. We also have an e208 GT Pemium and it's fun, but you soon realise how small that car is with little boot space... so the Ami is a joke. I wouldn't carry my child in an Ami death trap. Not that I have kids. 😅 Be aware that at motorway speeds and in the winter your range will suffer in ANY EV. Rule of thumb... the 4 hours of cheap rate charging on Octopus Go will get you about 70miles of real driving per day at around 3p per mile all year round. I'm on the pre price hike tariff, which is slightly cheaper at 2p. From around 2018 onwards the Leaf (newer shape) has 100,000miles or 8 year battery warranty. So, I calculate my cost per mile of the vehicle over that 100,000. My 2021 62kWh Leaf Tekna was bought 6 months old with 5000 miles for £25k (£40k new). So my total running costs are 25p car + 2p electricity per mile. That's cheaper than a Fiesta diesel! ...more than half the price of catching the bus! It's nice to have a brand new car... but it's not worth losing £15k in 6 months! Buy second hand. There are newer shape Leafs on the market for a steal. Shop around. I stole mine. It was the cheapest non accident car from a reputable dealer in the country. It's worth a day out fir a deal. Try and get the rear view mirror screen and suspension tweek which are optional extras. I'd definitely recommend the Tekna for trim level over the Acenta. The Acenta seats are nasty. It's worth paying the extra. You'll need and appreciate the 360° cameras and blind spot monitoring because visibility is poor in any EV. The e-pedal (one foot driving) is amazing. The Level 2 autonomy is great for motorways and dual carriagways (I usually turn steering assist off tho as it drains battery) Really consider the bigger 62kWh battery. You get a heavier but faster car than the 40kWh as it has a bigger electric motor. 160kW in the 62kWh instead of 100kW in the 40kWh. You'll appreciate the bigger battery when you're travelling long distances even if only a few times per year. I'm at 40,000 miles and still at 100% battery capacity. The question to ask is how often the battery has been rapid charged... regular rapid charging is bad! Stick to 7kW and even better is to use the granny cable if you don't need much charge. Ideally charge to about 80% every night (unless you have a long journey). Try not to let the battery go less than 20%. This way you'll be doing more driving and less time charging. You need to keep the battery between 20% and 80% for longevity too! Only occasionally going out of those parameters is best. The 62kWh does a real 70 miles within those parameters. The 40kWh battery will do about a third less. I have to travel 60 to 70 miles per day. The 40kWh battery was not an option for me because charging at a public charger is daylight robbery. It's at least 9 times more expensive than Octopus cheap night rate. Be aware... the older 30kWh Leaf is only going to do around 30 miles between 20 and 80%. 24kWh even less. Some older models have had new 40kWh battery upgrades. Just don't buy older than 2015!

[@chrisjones6542]

Well you’ve convinced me, I’m not getting one! Much better off with an old leaf then?!

[@anthonytube]

Hey there! It's hard to compare as the Ami isn't a car; it's really just for those tiny trips and it really excels there. It just very basic and without the comfort benefits of a car. :-)

[@seikocitizenwatches]

The tire 🛞 same size as my hand truck.

[@user-jn1tr8mo3g]

So apart from the rust, and the bits falling off, and the misaligned panels, and the locks that don't work, and the lack of air con, and the draughts, and the poor demister, and the poor range, and the leaks, and the dodgy gear change and the slipping belt (just one of those things) and the rattles, and the noisy fan it's reasonable car, and all for just £8,000.

[@anthonytube]

You nailed it! 🤣🤣🤣

[@bastogne315]

Just test drove an Alf Giulette 2016. It has all these issues.

[@anthonytube]

Probably a lot faster and more comfortable! :-)

[@cappuccinokid6772]

Hilarious 😂

[@Mariazellerbahn]

My Ami vice.

[@crustynuggets1]

Never, ever, put oil / lubricant in a lock. At first will give give the appearance of doing good, but will attract dirt and make things much worse over time. The only thing to use to lubricate locks is graphite powder.

[@anthonytube]

Very true I got there in the end... :-)

[@SuperPomaranczowy]

When I put subtitles on I realised you complain mainly about Miami :D

[@anthonytube]

I’d never do that! 🌴

[@kerbsidemotors9249]

I'm driving a 2010 88,000 mile turbo diesel it does 40mpg and a year prior I paid £1500, zero reason to swap to an expensive vanity project.

[@anthonytube]

Maybe you didn't see my other cars lol! The Ami definitely isn't for vanity 😂 Thanks

[@lise1255]

I was fooled. I thought this was about the REAL Citroën Ami, and then it turned out to be something about a plastic thingy that Citroën apparently dares to call Ami.😅

[@robertcatterall6514]

Think I will stick with my Fiesta 👍👍

[@anthonytube]

Great little car!

[@beepthesheep867]

I remember the Ford Ka costing £6k new. Infinitely better value and more practical than this. Personally, I went for the e208 GT Premium. That costs 35p/mile total running costs (includes the car). To catch a bus costs more than double that! Would I swap my e208 for 4 of these.. No thanks 🤣 The basic e208 costs 3 of these. A 4 yr old e 208 GT is 2 of these. The e208 is a pretty and practical car. You stay dry and your belongings are a lot safer in an e208. It's a nicer environment, better looking and a comfortable functional car! If this was my only price point... I'd buy the Mitsubishi! ...because it's a real car, even if still a tin pot car! The average human thinks the Ami is a joke. The average driver thinks it's a nuisance.

[@beepthesheep867]

My previous car was a fully loaded 2015 1.6tdci Fiesta zetec S Indeed the Fiesta is a fantastic little car! Ami or second hand Fiesta 🤔.? No brainer 🤣

[@juliandale50]

It’s a TIP TOP motor you got there , ive ordered a john deer garden master , its open cab but who mows in the rain . Maybe stup up the bit extra an you could get nice golf cart, worth considering 😊😊

[@user-bz9cb8bp2y]

I think I will stick with my citroen xsara Picasso, 8 years in this 1.6 diesel with 228k on clock still going strong... Not bad for a car that cost £100. ❤️🇬🇧

[@anthonytube]

Holy smoke that’s CHEAP motoring! Those old Picassos are brilliant. Drove one around France and it had over 150k on the clock. All the best Anthony

[@user-bz9cb8bp2y]

@@anthonytube good motorway cruiser or works van, the scaffolding on the roof was a challenge but it took the load well.... Great how the seats unclip and come out, max storage.. Yes I love my versitile Picasso.

[@johnlockett1565]

Do you need a driving license for this vehicle? I lost mine during Covid. I was isolated due to my age. The Transport Minister wouldn't help me. Good video thank you.

[@anthonytube]

I’m so sorry to hear this John! Sadly you need a full license unlike France unfortunately. Shameful not to get support but wishing you the best!

[@johnlockett1565]

@@anthonytube Thank you. All the best.

[@StewartRainbow-fk1gf]

I think your car may have been in a light accident that was not listed it would explain the chipped underseal twisted rear and door dripping.. Car dealers are deviant so and so s

[@gazvids]

A second hand Nissan leaf is a much better option

[@xxnoxxful]

Is the ami actually cheap? (maintenance, charging repairs etc..)? I hope it is I just bought one last month for that reason 😂

[@anthonytube]

I think so! Okay so electricity is pretty high now so costs 2/3 more to fully charge (about £2.40 on out tariff) but really during warranty most things will be covered. Do I think it will perform the same and hold together well after 5 years? I really don't think so. I keep saying how much I love the Ami, it's like a family pet but important to know it's flaws to help others make informed decisions. Best wishes Anthony

[@truth.speaker]

In a few years these things will be worthless. They are likely to face significant rust issues, battery degradation and perhaps more problems. I don't see many people wanting to buy these second or third hand

[@joopjulicher9436]

Do you sell those stinky Ligier?😢

[@bimble7240]

4:29 What about the orange reflections on the screen from all the parts on top of the dashboard Anthony? Don't they bother you? I would find them very distracting.

[@anthonytube]

It's really not too bad to be honest I think as the screen is so vertical it's not as bad as I thought it would be... It's a good point so will pay attention when out again! Best wishes Anthony :-)

[@trickytricky7401]

I think I will give it a miss

[@graemeking7336]

I shall take me deux, mercy, mercy monsieur

[@oliverstemp9132]

So it’s a toy rather than an actual mode of transport.

[@MarthaMansbridge]

I’ve no idea why anyone would buy one of these - where would you use it with its limitations with speed for example? Given it’s no more than a Keter shed on wheels I’m not surprised about the heat - how they ride these things in France is beyond me

[@anthonytube]

Understandable but I’ve 3500 miles in the AMi. It’s perfect in all built up areas and I can drive from our village to town as it’s 30mph all the way and many cars go slower than this. It’s not supposed to be a main car just saves me warming up my big petrol car for a 8 mile round trip. So it’s perfect for my needs and gets used daily. Cheers

[@cupidstunt22]

Ill stick to my I3

[@zzpaul01]

Dont oil door locks or the dirt sticks to them, you can buy proper lubricates.

[@anthonytube]

You’re right, a kind chap suggested graphite powder or something like that. However it’s not the 1960’s I shouldn’t have to baby a lock to keep it smooth! Lol 😂

[@Mariazellerbahn]

2:40 Oil and grease will make the problem worse, not better.

[@MaterLacrymarum]

Honestly, I love the idea of this vehicle. It would suit my needs perfectly. People can laugh all they want, but it's not like I want to have a burn up at a traffic light. That said, this is grossly over-engineered. It's a glorified mobility scooter, but it's dressed as though it were a normal car. This drives the price way up. £10K? No chance. Hell, I'm going say.... 3K tops. I realize they couldn't make THIS for 3K retail, but as I say, this is over-engineered.

[@austriadiamolo]

don t I don t think it is going to last long at all

[@lookoutleo]

Where is Ami made?

[@anthonytube]

Morocco :)

[@lookoutleo]

@@anthonytube is that the only car made in Africa then?

[@anthonytube]

@@lookoutleoI’m not sure but I believe there’s a brand from West Africa 👍

[@lookoutleo]

@@anthonytube I wonder what it is , it could be called the "Sahara"

[@Lesterandsons]

​@@lookoutleo Some Dacia too

[@janzelf]

I've seen kitkars built better than this... Thanks for the video! Was thinking of buying, but instead will put my money in a petrol Twingo 3!

[@anthonytube]

Kitkat's can also be eaten! :-) Love the Twingo! As a transport solution, the Ami is perfect. It could just be built a little better or cost a little less. It was around £6k when 1st launched in France and now between £8 - £10k!

[@janzelf]

@@anthonytube Hahaha, nice pun! I like KitKat's too, haha. I've been looking but these cars are going up to 10k EU already! Not my cup of tea. ;)

[@timonbotha476]

Citroen Miami

[@anthonytube]

I know! Each time I say it I realise what I’m missing!

[@03timdol]

I really don’t get the economics of something like this. If you only have a small budget just get something second hand. I know it is nothing alike but I bought a second hand 2010 Toyota Avensis estate 3 years ago. £1900 for the 2.2l diesel. £210pa to tax and less than that to insure. Say £400pa for repairs to play it safe. 40mpg and 170bhp. 6000 miles pa so £1050 pa in fuel. 3 years ownership cost of approx £7390 all done in quiet comfort with heated seats, air con and cruise control, not limited to 28mph and happy to sit on the motorway all day with 5 people and a weeks worth of luggage in the boot or move a fridge freezer etc. This is not even a very favourable comparison as you could get a much cheaper to run smaller second hand car that would still be much nicer than the Ami. I would love a little EV and I really like the idea but if your budget is tight I don’t get it at all.

[@-DC-]

Pretty Junk, You sure Land Rover didn't advise them 🤣 ?

[@anthonytube]

😂

[@godzuks]

bet you wish you could get your money back? sinclair c5 anyone?

[@Barbarapape]

Another typical Citroen, they look good from a distance but move close to them and the shoddy build quality is easy to find, nothing fits as it should, they rattle and creak, some parts will split and fall off both inside and out. Yes i was stupid enough to buy one many years ago, but like a lot of cars from France or Italy they are a nightmare to own, and depreciate at an alarming rate, used car dealers avoid them, you can find them in the auctions for very low bids. Sorry to hear that you are another victim of Citreon.

[@basvanderhoek9293]

people that cant spell the name of the car ,shouldn't drive in one. My Citroen is still going strong after 55 years.

[@Barbarapape]

@@basvanderhoek9293 So are a lot of other 55 year old cars, back then they were built to last but not today, they make them as cheaply as possible, hence the reason for this video. Be honest, would you buy an Ami?

[@brixxter7184]

If you have such a "friend", you don't need an enemy 😂...

[@prowat1185]

It came out of factory rusted

[@TB-mizzog]

I've had a mental breakdown, recovered alcoholic, and questionable sanity and even i think buying one is daft.

[@anthonytube]

I praise you mate... It's a stressful world today so well done. As for the Ami I clearly have lost the plot! Best wishes Anthony

[@dutchbeef8920]

Something tells me this has been tested on the washed streets of Paris in summer only.

[@kathleenmiller4587]

Not really recommended if this is anything to by

[@konardkonrado7755]

safety is not purpose of this vehicle . How can people 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. 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....

[@Mariazellerbahn]

£8,000 will pay for a lot of taxis without the cost of electric being factored in.

[@linmal2242]

Don't put oil/grease in your door lock; use graphite powder profusely! Sounds like quality control is a problem for the factory !

[@anthonytube]

Thanks for the advice! Will do! Definitely as seem quite cheap 👍

[@Sevan59]

no I always use grease for door parts. locks , hinges

[@Grahame59]

That rear panel alignment is appalling, gap between rear body panel and rear wheel should of course be the same on both sides. Dreadful. And that grey looks exactly like grey primer, not a good look, makes it look unfinished. My advice would be to reject it if you can and get a Fiat Topolino - all the bits you love (running gear etc) but hopefully a better built, leak-free body. Plus comes in proper colours.

[@STANLIZ4]

The 2CV wasnt perfect!

[@anthonytube]

Nothing is! I guess it’s adds to the charm! Best wishes Anthony

[@e.rivera4251]

If a guy sells a can full of crap..and you buy it....would you blame the seller ?

[@anthonytube]

Then the can leaks 1/2 it’s crap contents only to receive an empty can as a replacement? I guess you didn’t watch other videos!

[@nachoqualsevol554]

what a bloody crap! i own a 1970 2cv Citroen... and i certainly wouldn't buy one of these at all!

[@dannyj5688]

My philosophy : YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!!

[@robotmad]

The joys of owning a Shitron.

[@kadran3263]

Better off buying the original Ami...

[@planestrainsdogsncars4336]

Citroen has always been a company building cars from the flawed to the brilliant...and never a leader with plastics. IMHO this Citroen should have been contracted out to builders in Japan or China, who , arguably know how to build thoroughly sorted micro cars.

[@anthonytube]

You are so right! They cheaped out on production! Cheers Anthony

[@bonalba20]

Looks like a pile of doggy do to me! Bad design, poor quality materials and shoddy workmanship! Citroen should be ashamed!

[@iangrice329]

You could have got a Dacia for a lot less and had a better built car.