We have finally sold our 2014 Citigo. SWMBO wanted a change and with the new tax laws changing soon we decided to swap it for 6mth old Smart ForFour 0.9 EDC (Auto).

 

As a lifelong fan of cars from VAG, the current Citigo was our 7th car from the group of cars. 

 

We enjoyed the Citigo and was a perfect for the 2.5 years we owned it for. To make it even more special was the wealth of information provided by the great guys n gals on this forum. You have provided a wealth of information on everything about the Citigo and also when i had my Octavia vRS.

 

I'd also like to share my views on the current Citigo and why we decided to move manufacturer. As a city car it is perfect but some of the elements need a refresh and below is a list:

 

1) The current ASG gearbox is awful and paired with the current engine is lackluster. I know the new UP will have a TSI engine but i think this will only come with a manual and the ASG will only be available with the std 75bhp non-turbo engine. This was the main factor for us to go for a Smart. The 0.9T 90bhp with a dual clutch gearbox is awesome. The wife enjoys it in normal drive mode and i get to put it in sport mode and use the paddle shift! Also, I'll be looking at getting it remapped once the warranty expires and have been quoted £300 for a 20bhp increase, which will match the Brabus edition.

 

2) The turning circle on the Citigo is not ideal for a city car, you'd be amazed on the turning circle on the Smart, allegedly it is better than a London taxi. But this is achieved because the engine is in the rear which means the boot isn't spacious as the Citigo ;-(

 

3) The current Stereo and Satnav need replacing, i know the new UP has a new stereo and it is now using the phone as a Satnav, hopefully this will filter down to the Citigo. The TomTom stereo on the Smart if far superior and better to use.

 

4) Other small annoying things like: single electric window button on the drivers side, no boot light and no string on the parcel shelf. Hopefully these too get sorted on the new model.

 

Hopefully the main thing i hope VAG sort out is installing a DSG with a TSI engine, trust me that would make the car far superior to the other cars in this sector and the main reason for us to leave.

 

Finally like to say thank you for all the years of advice provided on here for the two Skoda's we have owned. I will still pop in now and then to see what is going on.

 

All the best over and out!

 

 

Good luck to you with your new car which sounds superb. Can't help thinking it's an unfair comparison as the Smart is far more expensive to buy thus the more upmarket items on the smart and the sparse nature of the Citigo.

 

Value for money is what the Citigo is about and I think it scores well there.

 

I left Skoda some time ago now but I have always missed my Fabia of which I owned 3. I am now aged over 70 yrs and looking at insurance cost as they have risen lately for the over 65's (around £300 a year according to Uswitch) I am seriously considering buying a Citigo and have just returned to the Briskoda fold to start researching .

 

Hope the Smart does well for you, they do look nice.

 

 

33 minutes ago, horkin said:

Good luck to you with your new car which sounds superb. Can't help thinking it's an unfair comparison as the Smart is far more expensive to buy thus the more upmarket items on the smart and the sparse nature of the Citigo.

 

Value for money is what the Citigo is about and I think it scores well there.

 

I left Skoda some time ago now but I have always missed my Fabia of which I owned 3. I am now aged over 70 yrs and looking at insurance cost as they have risen lately for the over 65's (around £300 a year according to Uswitch) I am seriously considering buying a Citigo and have just returned to the Briskoda fold to start researching .

 

Hope the Smart does well for you, they do look nice.

 

 

 

Fair point, i shouldn't compare the Citigo and the Smart, instead a higher spec Up is a better comparison.

 

But from a price point of view you would be surprised. We only paid £1500 more for a 6mth old Smart White Edition than we paid for a new Citigo Elegance ASG. 

 

10 hours ago, veedub210 said:

We have finally sold our 2014 Citigo. SWMBO wanted a change and with the new tax laws changing soon we decided to swap it for 6mth old Smart ForFour 0.9 EDC (Auto).

 

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4) Other small annoying things like: single electric window button on the drivers side, no boot light and no string on the parcel shelf. Hopefully these too get sorted on the new model.

 

 

 

 

 

But the new tax laws only affect new cars not existing & used cars???? So if you were going to replace the Citigo with a NEW car it would be relevant but you haven't so I struggle to see how this has affected your decision to swap now????

 

And the three things you mention in point four were all sorted with the MY16 car that was launched in 2015.  

On 3/11/2017 at 20:12, WaveyDavey said:

 

 

But the new tax laws only affect new cars not existing & used cars???? So if you were going to replace the Citigo with a NEW car it would be relevant but you haven't so I struggle to see how this has affected your decision to swap now????

Yes, the plan was to replace with the new shape when it would be out, but due to the new taxation laws means it won't benefit with the current low road tax.

 

And the three things you mention in point four were all sorted with the MY16 car that was launched in 2015.  

Glad to hear it. Even though I did add my own string boot light to our Citigo.

 

 

 

By the way.... Not owning a Skoda doesn't mean you have to leave here too.....

 

I went from 2010 till 2014 without a Skoda (Had a Lexus IS300 for that period) and still came on here to help others and also to use the general forums too.

True WaveyDavey I haven't owned a Skoda  (irrespective of my sig pic.) for around 2 years but I always pop in to this forum which is a great place to be. My thoughts are that I want another either Citigo or maybe, just maybe another Fabia. I wish Veedub all the best, it's nice to have a change but I've found nothing that matches Skoda for me so far.

Guys, one thing i have noticed is the lack for decent owners forums for Smart cars.

 

Don't worry, i will still drop in now and then to see what is going on in the Skoda world ;-)

 

Hope all goes well with the new car.

I miss my little Citigo, infact when I sell a car I always miss them and wonder why I ever got rid, except for a Vauxhall but that's another story.