Ctroen C4 automatic - should we buy it?

We are thinking of buying a 2005 Ctroen C4 SX Automatic 1.6, but are not sure if it is a semi-automatic or a torque converter?

Asked on 13 March 2014 by castelneth

Answered by Honest John
Automated manual, prone to expensive failure and best avoided.
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