Citi sonic 1.6 - What do you guys think?

groenmamba · Post by **groenmamba** » Thu Sep 19, 2002 11:24 pm

I usually log in as hagarthehorrible(the Opel Guy)
I'm looking for a cheaper car for the wife and came across a very rare (in my mind) Citi golf Sonic 1.6 Carb for a reasonable price. I just lOOOOVE the interior!!!
It's a '99 model and has 78 000km on the clock and in prestine con.
The question is: As a opel guy, what signs do i look at to see any acc smash damage? Abuse? Gearbox probs? The wife will have a look tomorrow and if she like's it, it's hers!
Guy's we all know, Nobody wants to buy crap and the decision is still mine, but i dont want to walk into something with my eyes wide shut! Dont know the model, although seen some, and did they make the Sonic's in '99????????
Input much appreciated, Just think of the new lady club member that you may gain!?

*Hey! Hands OFF ppl!*

Justin Bennetts · Post by **Justin Bennetts** » Fri Sep 20, 2002 7:15 am

Sounds like an excellent buy - low mileage, good condition, cool interior.

Look for the usual signs of accident damage if any - mismatched paint, flatting marks, uniform gap between fenders/hatch/bonnet/doors and body.

Golf gearboxes will usually show signs of abuse on the second gear synchro - take the car for a decent drive, rev it up. go through all the gears and if everythings sounds and feels fine it usually is fine.

You can't go wrong with this car - I still believe the CitiGolf is the best value for money budget car around.

Look after this baby and it should last you well into the 200 000 + km mark.

TURBULENCE · Post by **TURBULENCE** » Fri Sep 20, 2002 8:18 am

groenmamba wrote:, and did they make the Sonic's in '99????????

Yes. Sonic's were only made in '98 and '99. Stopped in Nov/Dec 99

VW MAN · Post by **VW MAN** » Sat Sep 21, 2002 8:37 am

HEY THERE

that car snds to be in mint condition....was leka those sonics when they came out...does have a leka interior no doubt..
mileage is low enuf and car will last a long time if looked aftered leka...

oso if she's got full service history thn tht wld b an added bonus.....

cheers!!

Hagarthehorrible · Post by **Hagarthehorrible** » Sat Sep 21, 2002 7:14 pm

Thanks for the input guy's,
The Sonic is owned by a Friend, but i don't trust the guy?

No signs of acc damage, but a rather loud humming sound from the gearbox. The gear changes are very smooth with no scratching, just humming.

Michelle do not want to get stuck on the Krugersdorp Highway, and lost interest in the car when she heard the noises.

Last Q: Is the Life the same as the Sonic just with injection?

-CC- · Post by **-CC-** » Sun Sep 22, 2002 8:40 am

hello andrè

die life se bekleedsel is anders maar behalwe vir mp9,is dit basies dieselfde ding.

mad driver · Post by **mad driver** » Mon Sep 23, 2002 7:29 am

Tell you one thing owned a lot of vw in my life from cti to golf 3 gti polo's the works. The wife drive a life now and that to me is vw best 1600 they produced can't go wrong there, and runs like #### with a very light feul comsupsion

Hagarthehorrible · Post by **Hagarthehorrible** » Mon Sep 23, 2002 1:49 pm

A life would be a better option, but it retails(second hand) for between R60k-R70K and that is not "cheaper" than the Astra that i bought for R74k with all the bells and whistles excl the obc.
Already paid R16000 on the car incl deposit so to sell it for R69k is not really an option. M just loves the Opel but have to pay the Petrol herself, wich becomes the problem from the 23rd of the month.
Don't know any more!
Other option is to give back the company car, take back my Astra and buy the sonic and just fix the gearbox.
If you think woman on there own is a hand full, try mixing woman and cars!

citi.com · Post by **citi.com** » Mon Sep 23, 2002 2:33 pm

The "whine" you're talking about, is it a constant whine thru all the gears, or is it only at low revs in the lower gears? Citi's all have some sort of "whine." Even the FI models.

IMO, it'll be very good buy, seeing as you don't see them that much on the road like the Life and Citi.com.

I also agree on the interior. Very Nice!