I BOUGHT A CHEAP CITROEN SAXO FOR £350!

[@murpburp1]

I’m by no means a Citroen fanboy, but I’d do anything to see them making cars like the C1, C2, Saxo etc again. It’s so sad that they’ve moved away from small cars and only make horrible crossovers etc.

[@Bazookatone1]

They're all doing crossovers now, even Skoda and Seat have started, and they used to be the kings of reliable saloons and hatchbacks. I feel sometimes like I@m the only person in the room saying, "hang on, this is just a jeep shpaed golf!"

[@filipbabovic8474]

How are they horrible?

[@ThingyGoos]

​@@filipbabovic8474no extra space usually, just more top heavy and soulless. No better offroad, the only benefit is better access for people with poor movement

[@Official__RILO]

The golf is the worlds best small car, it’s alls we need.

[@christopher9727]

Don't follow the worldly trends follow Jesus Christ today There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@ewaf88]

Oh my Goodness , I bought the 1.1 version way back in 1997. Metallic green with a high quality CD player. It handled brilliantlly and was just total fun.

[@InteriorDesignAnderson]

Saxo is such cool little car. Wish they’d never stopped it.

[@54356776]

I used to love them but they have been proven to be absolute death traps. Dangerous cars, they should all be crushed.

[@freddythefrog70]

@user-nx7io1ns7p Christianity is king here in the UK also we don't like our women to be oppressed. Also we are a dog nation here where the owners love a regular bacon sandwich. Why don't your stick to preaching your Neanderthal rhetoric in a Muslim country of your choice!!!

[@freddythefrog70]

@user-nx7io1ns7p peace???? Islam...those 2 words don't correlate. Muslims kill every creed even their own! Come to Christianity like many Muslims have done, don't follow a narcissistic paedophilic warlord. Jesus is the son of Christ not some false prophet!

[@hohloyumor]

Reminds me of a French VW Fox in a certain way

[@hohloyumor]

Reminds me of a French VW Fox in a certain way

[@ReefMellors]

I knew she'd clean up just fine for you Matt ;). That runaway revving was the ECU needing a restart after battery going flat. Theres a weird little key turning trick but it seemed turning it off and on a few times did the job. Super stoked that you've given it a new lease of life anyway, it looks awesome and good luck to the new owner. PS if the new owner wants the original radio and owners manual just get in touch. Found them in my loft after she'd already gone.

[@christopher9727]

... Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Holy Spirit Can give you peace guidance and purpose and the Lord will John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@scottsvaletingservices6949]

Major throwback My very first car was a silver 53 plate 1.1 desire. Bought it for £350, it had a weeks MOT left on it, only done 32k miles, owner thought it was going to fail, it passed with one advisory being a tyre. Sold it a year later for £500. It was hands down the most reliable car I owned. And probably the most fun for chucking around corners like the little go kart it was 😂

[@michaelarchangel1163]

A really good car for someone. I hope they cherish it and treat the small amount of rust with a liquid curing compound, then give it two coats of touchup and one of lacquer to seal the paint. Personally, I'd do the entire floorpan with Hammerite underseal with added waxoyl as well. Most cars never need be scrapped for want of a bit of care.

[@snbala]

These are a very rare sight, as you say they were everywhere once. I think these were offered with free insurance back in the day hence they were popular with young drivers and obviously modified them as there were a lot of parts available for the Saxo. I did spot the timing belt cover is missing and it’s exposed though. Basic motoring is sometimes nice, less to go wrong. Great you have kept this one going and once again a great video too.

[@leccy9901]

Free insurance! That's the exact reason I got one 😂 a corsa was £1200 per year back in the early 2k's, free insurance was basically a car for free for the year for me. Beautiful.

[@snbala]

@@leccy9901 £1200 is a deposit nowadays to insure a Corsa when you are 17 years old 🤣

[@keithburns5974]

I bought 2 of these for my sons with free insurance; far cheaper to buy new Saxos than buy insurance for young people. We continued this system by buying 2 new Peugeot 306 D Turbos; great cars and you see loads still in France today but few in the UK - why? I think we all know why.

[@johnnunn8688]

Yeah, only because idiots believed the insurance was ‘free’. 🤣😂

[@stuarthall6631]

I just love to see little old cars allowed to live! Well done, Matt! (My year 2000 Fiesta Mk IVa on nearly 300K miles looks far worse!)

[@Josh-qm4rb]

Damn that's a lot. Original engine?

[@pug2052]

@user-nx7io1ns7p stop with your shit !!

[@stuarthall6631]

Hi! Yes, it's the ORIGINAL ENGINE! It also has the original gearbox and had the original clutch until December 2022! This car came to us from an elderly relative when it was five years old and had done only 7500 miles. This relative had had Ford do all the time-interval servicing, and so few engines have had such a wonderful running in. We have had everything repaired as it has gone wrong, and the car drives perfectly. Nothing rattles. Nothing feels tired. It is our only car and is regularly trusted with very long journeys. Unfortunately, the body has been a problem in recent years requiring a lot of welding which we have felt was worthwhile!@@Josh-qm4rb

[@johnnunn8688]

@user-nx7io1ns7poff you trot, there’s a good boy.

[@sandwichbar8226]

Oy vey!

[@dsummers8191]

Ah yes the pedal box. I recall that from my Peugeot 106. A great little car at the time. Speaking of the Ford Puma, the blob, not the cool coupe, had the unfortunate experience of travelling in one recently and realised that the roof drops at such an angle that you feel like you are being crushed. Saxo for £1,300 or new Puma on finance, the little French car might get the job! Thank you.

[@SMX815]

My mother used to have one & it went for ages without many serious issues. They are an ideal first car for a 18 year old 👍

[@chrispenn715]

My wife's first new car was a 1996 Saxo in red. Great little car in its time (it replaced an older Citroen AX). The standard steering wheel was so low , I lost count of the times I caught the steering wheel with my knees and nearly crashed. 🙂

[@johnnunn8688]

@user-nx7io1ns7pGO AWAY!!

[@philiphudgens4726]

I spend north of £60k on every car I own, but I absolutely love these automotive rescues! Good on ya, Matt.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! Me too to be fair

[@dixon296]

Anything interesting in the collection

[@murpburp1]

Ooo look at you

[@oWR3CKL3Zzo]

I spend North of a 10r everytime I go to greggs

[@mozzer2906]

Great video, my first ever car was a blue 106 and i absolutely loved it. Also had the scariest moment of my life in a saxo, woke up upside down in a Cheshire ditch after my mate attempted to "drift" round a bend at 2am. Fortunately everyone ok!

[@peterdevreter]

That TU engine is immortal. You can't kill it with a baseballbat even if you want to.

[@christopher9727]

Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Holy Spirit Can give you peace guidance and purpose and the Lord will John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@samuele7313]

I can confirm lol!

[@adventure_rider_uk]

I still use one, registered in 2001. Except the faulty fuel gauge and leaking sunroof, nothing wrong with it and it pass mot without advisory every time. Love this little shi.... 🤣

[@edwardkarran4963]

Glad to see you appreciate these little cheap hatches. I've just picked up a bright green 1996 306 and I'm in the same stage of giving it a new lease of life

[@ihaveacoolhat1]

My uncle had two of them, and then we got one as a family car, an 1.6 8-valve VTR. That interior immediately brought good memories back. Everybody wanted a VTS.

[@samuelele]

Just bought one too, and it‘s in prestine condition. Hope it‘ll last forever😉 60‘000 miles and no rust, bright blue. Looking forward to a few years of fun😌

[@version736ha2]

Matt, your videos are a refuge of sanity, from the most of the rest of you tube, and the madness of the current UK and wider world. Certainly entertain and keep me and thousands others sane. Thanks

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you like them!

[@Ragnarok_79]

Absolutely adored my VTS 😄 can still remember my immobiliser code from 18 years ago

[@davidwood7872]

They were loads of these little Saxos around 10 years ago and are all gone, nice to see 1 of them saved 😊

[@GNFNR]

I love seeing 90s and early 2000s car still going obsessed with the niche of them

[@takssista]

They're still around in Portugal, not a very rare sight. The reason I came for this video is because I'm about to buy one converted to GPL because of the rising cost of gas, for my daily commute. I've driven one about 20 years ago at my old job, and I'm excited to (hopefuly) drive it again soon!

[@trishhartland5156]

My father in law brought a gold Saxo with gold trims gold bits everywhere inside it, it was awful the gear knob used to fall off and the breaks were non existent did I mention he was in his 60s at the time, bless him he loved it until the mot condemned it. The memories of that & the mention of Gavin & Stacey & The Royal Family in one video has really made me laugh I loved this video. Glad the little saxo lived to see another day and you got a little bit of profit. Seems like little cars are what everyone wants currently so should sell quickly ❤

[@robdevaney6518]

I had a red one, T-reg East Coast with a jazzy interior and yellow gear knob. Great fun to drive and very reliable during my ownership. Last I checked it passed an MOT in 2013 but from the advisories list was clearly rotting away underneath. Thought this one might go the same way, glad to see it has a new lease of life

[@michaelbamber4887]

They were fucking crap, I bought one brand new in 98, was rotten by 2000, holes in it. Citroen said it was because I washed it an it was industrial damage because I'm a engineer. They repaired it an it was rusting again in the same spot when I sold it 3 months later. Oh, an the bummed us by dropping the price of new ones about 3 months after I bought one.

[@JohnnyPaton]

As the proud owner of a 1997 Citroen ZX, also with the TU3 engine and can attest to the comfort of the seats. The high revving engine will probably be the throttle cable sticking. French cars of that era are pretty nice places to be in.

[@ArlenMoulton2]

I've got a diesel ZX estate, beautiful car inside, very very comfortable, and far better than a Saxo in the fact that if you crash it you might actually stand a chance of surviving!

[@johnnunn8688]

OY, Matt, please block that religious plonker.

[@beatzplays3671]

Just sold my 13th flip…! 2002 Peugeot 206 with just 60k on the clock, and was filthy. Cost me £300, £30 at the car wash & £25 on some new wheel trims and mats and sold it a day later for £900. Love little cars like these, especially the difference £50 can make on them.

[@Si1983h]

Love this, I had a Peugeot 106 for my first car and I absolutely loved it, it was incredibly reliable, ran on thin air and was a hoot to drive… hands down the most reliable car I’ve ever owned. I’m not surprised it passed its MOT easier than the Civic, it’s a simple car, and all the better for it.

[@mra3149]

Back in the day i used to work for citroen dealer and had a few as company cars, Loved them. They were quick and really comfortable.

[@spacedkadett]

Fair play for keeping the little Citroen on the road. It’s getting a lot of love in the comments. I had an early Pug 106 as one of my first cars. I remember the simplicity and tiny pedal box with no place to put your clutch foot!!!

[@71bassg]

i have a lot of adoration for you keeping cars on the road irrespective of costs and selling good used cars much respect .keep it up

[@HighPeakAutos]

I try. Thanks 👍

[@71bassg]

its a lost art nowadays! i would buy a motor from you no qualms take care and keep up the good work @@HighPeakAutos

[@lburton92]

You bought this off my pal. Good times were spent in that car. Like driving to work in the rain and the wipers breaking so hanging out the window with cloths to wipe the screen down. Surprised he's not tried to buy it back off you. Everytime he's sold it broken he's bought it back fixed. Hope it has a good home

[@Captainsisko77]

Such an underrated car. They should bring it back with a modern version, would be a good seller today.

[@michaelsnowdon7079]

This weekend I made a crazy decision. Scrolling Facebook marketplace and stumbled across a Citroen C3 Pluriel for £380. What could possibly go wrong. To my surprise after looking it over and driving it around a few days there is absolutely nothing wrong with it... Other than it being a C3 Pluriel. After buying a lot of cheap cars over the past few years it has been the only one so far that’s not a total lemon.

[@christopher9727]

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@harouchr]

I bought one 3 years ago for £500. I thought "if it lasts 6 months I'll have my money's worth" still driving perfectly to this day. Love that little thing. ❤❤

[@christopher9727]

.. . Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@antman5474]

I bought a VTR saxo with 45k miles on the clock ten years ago for £700 it was an absolute maniac to drive but I had fun with it. I kinda wish I still had it. It got replaced with a Puma, although more refined no where near as much fun to rag about in.

[@ballisticmissl7919]

My grandad has a 2001 saxo diesel. Even though the power steering and air con failed recently, its generally been great. Torquey with the diesel and handles very nicely, but it gets very loud and it is a really small car. Love it though.

[@Milo-Mike]

You have one too?

[@corradocaruso9748]

This was my grandpa’s car back in the day before he passed in 2007. So much memories with it, grandma insisted for me to learn to drive in it but it required a lot of mechanical work…we decided to scrap it the beginning of this year because my grandma was still paying taxes on it and she needed more space in the garage. Such fun little car! Thank you as always matt ;)

[@finchziggy]

we had one of these years a go ,no frills cheap car ,missis never forgave me px it . she just said id swap that for me 06 fiesta ! great content mate thanks

[@gordongibson3714]

Keep the classics coming 👍

[@MeFixingEverything]

I had one 1.5d , drove it on veg oil in the fuel pandemic, video in my profile. Brilliant car.

[@wilfamos7314]

Love the cheapies being saved. Good work Matt. 🙂 I would have loved one of those as a first car.

[@villejussila1599]

One of the most fun cars I've driven was a Peugeot 106 1.1 liter. Basically the same chassis and car. Much fun! Worth saving.

[@rodrigopiedade3594]

I have 01 saxo and it's my perfect daily commuter, the maintenance its incredible cheap and i think it's going to be my daily for a long time 2 years ago i decided to put LPG on it and runs strong and healthy My saxo it's over 23 years old and dont even have any rust at all (in portugal we don't have as much rain as the uk)

[@bennycovelly960]

Your right - Green Citroen Saxo VTR Pre-facelift with the factory option of sunroof and headlight covers 👍😁

[@robinwhite3988]

A Saxo was the 1st brand new car we ever bought. A little gem. Not a bad word to say

[@richardhunter7363]

I hope it goes to someone who wants to preserve it. I love going to motor fairs and seeing those rare, sold in the millions and scrapped in the millions, everyday cars. Cars that have clearly been loved and cherished.

[@polaris69]

I was waiting for this one! This is my first car that i got to drive after getting my license and it made me fall in love with Citroëns as i passed the test on a Citroën too!😁

[@theoneandonlybenjamin]

the saxo and it's cousin the 106 are really fun little cars. Glad you've saved it !!!!!

[@paultasker7788]

23 years old. Will be a classic in 2 years! Amazing to believe.

[@michealhaskell7258]

Lucky with this one Matt! Woman liked these Saxo's being nippy in traffic and rare these day's. Glad it passed it's MOT.

[@CJ-zt5mr]

Yeah Matt I had a VTR as my 1st car it was good somewhat when it ran but yeah I did love it I sold it to a feller in Glasgow in 2004 and yeah all models had power steering as stranded

[@hpmann77]

Owned a VTR once upon a time and it was a fantastic little car, not the quickest thing about but handled brilliantly especially with the factory fitted Michelin pilots. Only needed apart from servicing was an engine sensor so was a very reliable car whilst I had it!

[@keefeeweefee.8714]

I owned a diesel T reg saxo 20 years ago. The engine was noisy but very economical and I never had any problems with it. It was a great little car.

[@chucky2316]

In the scrap yard now i take it 😁

[@thepurdychannel8866]

Was it a 1.9 d td or 2.0 hdi

[@Mr330d]

@@thepurdychannel88661.5 Straight diesel

[@keefeeweefee.8714]

@@chucky2316Yes it’ll be long gone by now. It was 20 odd years ago when I had it.

[@keefeeweefee.8714]

@@thepurdychannel8866Was a 1.5 non turbo. Slow and noisy but no problems with it.

[@tomdoesnowt]

My mum had 2 of the things, both base spec red one's. A 1999 T reg X model, which she only got rid of because a plastic bag melted to the exhaust, and then a 2002 forte. Great cars.

[@piggymito]

Can't beat a saxo! My Mrs got one new for her 18th and had it for 20 years and 120,000 miles before it ended up more rust than steel. We went on our first date in it, did 2 french road trips in it and i proposed to her in on on werneth low. Many a tear was shed when it went to the giant scrap yard in the sky.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Oh wow. So much history. Should’ve kept it

[@christopher9727]

... Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Holy Spirit Can give you peace guidance and purpose and the Lord will John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@jimmycooper7390]

I love your honesty, no B.S . If you’ve overspent you admit it. ❤

[@HighPeakAutos]

I appreciate that

[@daveblack5109]

My girlfriend back in the day had a snot green Saxo that she absolutely drove the wheels off and thrashed for 5 years - Apart from standard servicing (of which there isn't much to do) it had a window switch, and that was it. If your not a car person they're great, so cheap to keep it makes you smile. Sold it to a kid who wrapped it 3 days later. And such was the life of many a Saxo...

[@colincleary8669]

Another car saved from crusher heaven a good little runner for someone for a couple of years then 250-300 quid back for scrap cheap motoring well done matt 👏 👍

[@leccy9901]

I had a saxo vtr as my first car. Back in the day i thought it was rapid. Eventually the head gasket went, as most of them did. Loved that car, like really loved it. Id definitely have another, just to remember the feeling of feeedom and joy it gave me.

[@alternativevoice2541]

I passed my test in a Citroen ZX, which with the AX were previous models to the Saxo. Those old Citroens had a good reliability record, as I recall.

[@OHMMoto]

I had a saxo as my second and fourth car. Great little cars. They have lots of little issues but usually keep going.

[@44messier]

My first car. Its predecessor the AX . It also had a sticky wide open throttle when out on a drive one day

[@mikes747]

My dad bought a saxo first new in 2001. It was hilarious fun! Me and my sister used to argue over who could borrow it!

[@StephenRandall-x6s]

Reminds me of the Peugeot 106 version back in the early 2000s when I worked as a service advisor for Peugeot dealer. Borrowed a 106 1.5 diesel in diablo red when my car off the road, filled up the tank to drive to Scotland (270 miles) for holiday and return a week later, it averaged around 60/70 mpg on all motorway driving. The pedal box as you say was tiny every time I pressed accelerator down more than half way foot was jammed against the wheel arch carpet and the clutch pedal was so tight on other side!!But unlike small cars today the suspension was very compliant and soaked up poor road surfaces very well, and seats very comfy.The smaller cars made by Peugeot/Citroen were very popular at the time (their attempt at bigger and executive type models were a disaster). The interesting thing about your car is how interiors have changed, when they were colour keyed and brightened the small space inside, and on some makes you could even choose a couple of trim options .Now its black or black choices very gloomy and dark. Henry Ford would now say ---you can have any INTERIOR colour now so long as its black !

[@grahamstannard1243]

Nice one Matt, I'm looking forward to watching this. I've had a Peugeot 106 1.1 petrol in the past, it's sister, which was so fun to drive. I can only imagine how good the GTI was, no wonder their values are so high. To counterpoint your issues with reliability with Peugeots, it was bulletproof as I put 20k miles on it doing delivery work. Another fellow driver had a 508 which has almost 400k miles. He started out with it as a cabbie and kept up with the maintenance, which as you say is the key to keeping all cars going.

[@aaronhughes4562]

The old French cars were pretty reliable, it all went down hill for the next gen onwards I think.

[@user-xb2sh7wn8h]

My partner has had her 106 now for 18 years! We look after it and I service it. Parts are hard to find for it now..trim, locks, switch gear etc. Not all of it though.

[@davek7256]

The Citroen garage in Birstall is just down the road from where I live! Small world! Great vid as always Matt 👍🏻

[@LucasEdinburgh]

I had one 12 year ago 1.4 with auto box and sunroof. Great wee motor. Oh yeah and it was my wife's first car.

[@TonyParfitt-r8r]

Great outcome Matt and it's a credit to you. I always loved the idea of the Saxo and the 106 - with the right options they would be a wonderful thing today but alas!

[@chucky2316]

They were rubbish and death trwpd

[@endoreale3934]

I loved my Saxo. I can’t have any complaints, apart from wear and tear, it just kept running. Great to see this one live to see another day.

[@54mgtf22]

I had a French car once. Wont make that mistake again. Hey Matt. Love your work 👍

[@PhilippBorn]

Would love to see a good ol' Ford Puma on this channel :D Loved mine to bits. Got it totaled out 3x and fixed it up with scrapyard parts, before i finally got rid of it in favor of a new Fiesta ST.

[@paulwilliams2727]

My wife had a saxo vts and it was a pocket rocket. Unfortunately we ended up in a legal row with the directors of Citroen after the catalytic converter had to be replaced six times! We bought it with 9k miles on the clock and after the legal row we part exchanged it in. I will never buy French again, I was warned to be fair, but lesson learned now.

[@alanchurchill7305]

That takes me back ,sold loads of saxo's,dead reliable and didn't rust,loved the video.

[@adriansweet3359]

If i had to choose which resting car would be best civic or saxo then i would have backed the honda and been totally wrong great video love your attitude and sense of humour

[@ianchambers2731]

Last of the proper small cars…. I had a late AX as my first car, pretty much a 1.0i Saxo but with even less crash protection. They’re great little cars to start in! I have an older AX now as a bit of a retro classic - every year I take it for an MOT, the lady there always says Citroen with an overly French twang just like you did, Matt 😂

[@owensteele1645]

My mum had a late-model AX, M272MND. A (very) special edition Spree with the 4-speed 954 unit. Its colour was that gorgeous metallic purple called Violine metallic (code KJSER). I had great fun learning to drive in that car in the late '90s. It was in fact nippier than a Mini Cooper and could do about 60 to the gallon. But yeah, the pedals were tiny.

[@ianchambers2731]

@@owensteele1645 mine was a Spree too, P711 GVO and yes, they are faster than you’d think! Mine was one of the last so it had the 5 speed box: could keep up with a Saxo VTR (not an S though!!) Suspension so soft, no need to slow for speed humps 🤣

[@peterg6677]

Loved my 1.5 diesel Saxo, nippy, frugal and fun to drive, it was a R reg 1997 and when it got wrote of in 2013, it had only done 85,000 miles , reliable little car, loved it

[@Mr330d]

Nippy 😳😂

[@jeangenie68]

You should be in goal for England... and another one saved. Tbh I was 9 minutes in thinking - a quick valet, new set of plates and hopefully the last owner will buy it back again 😂 . Would love to know the story on the Jaguar with all the issues as I'm sure a lot of others would. It's a double headed coin - shows the viewers the issues that can happen with used (and new) cars but also shows the viewers how they should expect a dealer to deal with the problem.

[@andrewhenderson3914]

Very surprised you didn't massively overspend on the saxo.😂 Great video it's a charming little car and worth saving. I love it when small runabouts are kept on the road.

[@aaronhughes4562]

Ah yes, the nostalgia!! I remember being 17 when one of my mates had a saxo. We would hang out in McDonald's car parks, baseball cap on backwards, blasting out some N-Dubs.... Those were the days... 😂

[@timsyoutube6051]

Miss my little green 1.1 saxo desire. Used to take the piss put of that but i certainly desire one now. Some AC, bluetooth head unit and the biggest engine they squeezed in one would make me very happy indeed.

[@Batesandrw]

I think you’ve done really well with that Saxo, another saved. 👌😁👍

[@richardjohnson3463]

Brilliant viewing, well done, another one saved! 👍

[@davidmehlhorn726]

The main reason I watch your channel Matt is because you have cars that most of us have owned in the past, ie real cars and not another new electric EV that every other car channel appears to thrive on🙄🙄🙄. Keep up the great work Matt as you’re a rarity on KZbin, ie something actually entertaining and worth watching

[@HighPeakAutos]

I appreciate that!

[@tonywoodward3404]

T reg. Red/pink. Utterly loved my saxo. Great first car

[@skimmingstoness]

Before the cheap lease deals and insurance fronting became commonplace amongst the youths these were literally everywhere. They were cheap to buy and when they went wrong you either fixed it for pennies or sent it down the road and bought another.

[@chrisbolton5461]

The opposite of scrap and get rid culture. Great video and good result.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@sks6763]

Love these cheap little cars, so simple. I had to drive a teenager home in their 99 Civic, and I couldn't believe how simple it was. Everything felt so mechanical. Great video as always!

[@pathfinder303]

You looked quite excited about the little car !

[@joshpearson2529]

Had a VTR and VTS when I was a kid! I remember most of them had mental patterns on the seats and door cards. Wish I still had one now!

[@Gazmeizster_Wongatron]

You are a beautiful man. 🥰 Love how you're keeping these little old cars on the road. 👍

[@1970boggy]

Cult following and a great little car Thank you 🙏 Saved a great car

[@sammygirlie345]

I had its sister a 106 aztec with migraine interior trim yellow and blue the car had the structural strength of a crisp packet and it was new but she handled and had my first taste off lift off oversteer happy days

[@ciarancollins3332]

Great memories of the Saxo, worked in a garage that raffled one off.

[@peterlocke5204]

Got a 1993 original Peugeot 106 xtd diesel, owned it from new, done 105000 miles, just charged the battery, turned the key and it started first time(always has done to be fair!!) You're right the seats are very comfortable!!. One tip is put some vaseline( I'm sure you have some Matt in your bathroom cabinet😂) on the sunroof runners works a treat- who needs air con eh!!Cheers and well done for saving a good little car- good for at least another 50000 miles I'm certain. Recommend that the new owner does the cam belt/tensioner and water pump, and jobs a good un.

[@willoffer7119]

Yup! Had a Saxo for my first car, then another, then a VTR, then a VTS 😅 big soft spot for these cars. Would love a drive in one again, purely for the nostalgia

[@Eric_L456]

That upholstery belongs on a lift out child seat and I wouldn’t trust a sunroof not to leak on an old car ( especially a French one) but as you said it’s better than walking. Well saved Matt !

[@marianbeach1274]

Another triumph Matt. Well done.

[@matthewstephens5005]

Great cars, I had 2. A 1.1 petrol that I had for 2 years then when Citroen did £500 deposit contribution and 2 years free insurance on a VTR, as a 21 year old, I couldn’t not have one. Brilliant car