A YEAR with a CITROEN AMI. What I REALLY think.

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  • A YEAR with a CITROEN AMI. What I REALLY think. Look back at 2022 on French Riviera.
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  • @HenkModderman
    @HenkModderman ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How nice to hear that you like Elton so much, that makes me look even more forward to the Opel Rocks-e that I ordered a long time ago!

  • @amiadventures1544
    @amiadventures1544 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    How perfect. You’ve had Elton for 1 year and mine finally arrived yesterday 🎉🎉🎉❤ Love it!

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How brilliant. Hope you enjoy it!

  • @paulfoakes9708
    @paulfoakes9708 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Truly fair appraisal and great review, to let go of traditional thinking and embrace the Ami. Thank you guys and happy birthday Elton.

  • @Bronzebk
    @Bronzebk ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Citroën has always had some innovative unique designs.
    I think it's cute. Definitely a head turner.

  • @WilliamLHart
    @WilliamLHart ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Happy Birthday Elton. Thank you Tim & Mr Boo. Here's to many more miles & smiles.

  • @thejonesscuriosity1881
    @thejonesscuriosity1881 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I think with a few of the iconic Citroens models there seem to be a certain soul within the car that seems to be that bond

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think that’s true..

    • @miskatonic6210
      @miskatonic6210 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not really an iconic Citroen as it is exactly the same as the Opel.

  • @AJS90210
    @AJS90210 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Happy birthday! 🎊 🎉 🚙 💨

  • @jackoneil3933
    @jackoneil3933 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Something to consider, many golf carts cost as much or more than Elton.

  • @mjack1935
    @mjack1935 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you Elton! You inspired us to order our Ami, cannot wait until we get it next year!!!

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I so hope you enjoy it!

    • @mrjed6912
      @mrjed6912 ปีที่แล้ว

      What variant did you order?

  • @dlschgo
    @dlschgo ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Happy Birthday, Elton! And the best New Year EVER!

  • @blackpooltrams6369
    @blackpooltrams6369 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Happy Birthday Elton 🎉

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. Happy New Year!

  • @tubularap
    @tubularap ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Even if I end up not getting an Ami myself, then I still have had so much fun with the two of you, and will continue to have, whatever the vehicle.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. So nice of you to say

  • @Jamienomore
    @Jamienomore ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Right at the start, who was the drunk Frenchman sitting behind you wearing a crash helmet? It looked like a crash helmet. I don't know if this is true but, in some video on TH-cam someone said Citroen have put new Heaters in the Ami. Very Good and Informative Episode. I think we needed that.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks Jamie. I dunno but he’s often there. He was picking asparagus!

    • @Jamienomore
      @Jamienomore ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MeandMonAmi This might seem strange, but, when you are driving in the Countryside. Do you ever see Potatoes or Carrots or anything a Farmer would grow and stop Elton and take what you need. I know I would in Britain.

  • @AlistairLevie
    @AlistairLevie ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much. It's been great watching you in 22. We look forward to what you have for 23. Happy New Year!

  • @Citroen-ami
    @Citroen-ami ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good review 😊 happy birthday Elton

  • @nor0845
    @nor0845 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The most common sense review I have seen.
    I wish you many more happy miles in your amazing Ami.
    Thank you for posting.

  • @crabdonkey6381
    @crabdonkey6381 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wish this would come to US but only 3 wheel cycles can currently be licenced here.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s a real shame

  • @NE0TIMELESS
    @NE0TIMELESS ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you i have watch all episodes from sweden. I just love Citroen because they are the only brand to dare new concepts :)

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      They definitely think outside the box

  • @rebekahlow5957
    @rebekahlow5957 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Congratulations on your first year with your Ami! I have thoroughly enjoyed all the wonderful places you fellas have taken us! I’ve held my breath when you went down very narrow or very steep roads. And my heart went out when I saw how hot the car was and how miserable it must’ve been for you to drive in the heat! I look forward to the new year and the wonderful places Elton will take us! Happy New Year from Vermont

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much! Happy new year!

  • @TomvdVeen
    @TomvdVeen ปีที่แล้ว +5

    glad i found you guys this years, enjoyed all the video's with/about the Ami. hope for more adventures to come.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much. Many more to come

  • @jackoneil3933
    @jackoneil3933 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Happy New Year Tim and Mr Boo and thank you for sharing this remarkable journey! Hard to believe it's been a year already, and thanks for the perfect recap of living with Elton, very approprié. How you describe the being one of a frontiersmen rather than a backwoodsmen experience has to be one a major component of the magic of the Ami.
    A retired airline pilot (and eBike buddy), just bought a 1947 2-seat 65hp aircraft and we were talking about the magic and joy of going back to the basics and days of being frontiersmen aviators, and we thought it must be much the same adventure you've had with Elton.
    What you describe is exactly the joy and inspiration I've had over the last year, in getting out of my comfort zone building a and riding a fast electric bikes along with friends, has turned out to have 800 miles of fun, adventure and excitement that's come with physical, emotional and mental benefits I never quite expected, and here in one of the coldest and wettest places in America I found enough days even in winter I still preferred riding the eBike over the car whenever possible.
    Getting back to basics with the AMI for is perhaps something many of us should indulge and benefit from.
    Cheers and thanks for keeping us all charged!

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Jack. Yes my only ami regret is how little I’ve ridden my e bike since getting it but I’m going to get back in the saddle this year!

  • @Nickztx100
    @Nickztx100 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Great looking little vehicle and looks loads of fun to drive, especially driving it through the narrow little streets that you two seem to be able to weave it through. I can quite see why you regard it as a magic car, every drive must be an adventure and the fact that it is limited by range and top speed seems to be quite irrelevant as you always seem to find charging points and plan your journeys well and a lot of the time you are in city / town traffic where it's top speed isn't a problem. It strikes me as being a vehicle that is far greater than the sum of it's relatively few parts. Most cars these days even the smaller ones are vastly over complicated and unnecessarily over engineered. There is something about the basic bare simplicity of your cute little Ami which just appeals to me. If I were lucky enough to be living where you are the first thing I would do is order one for myself. Happy birthday Elton.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks that’s more or less what we feel. I’d never had or wanted a car til I saw it!

  • @alejandrayalanbowman367
    @alejandrayalanbowman367 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi lads from Spain and a happy new year to you. I have thoroughly enjoyed your adventures and look forward to more in 2023

  • @Brinslade
    @Brinslade ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A great Ami appraisal and a very genuine recount of how it fits into your life.
    Happy New Year, and looking forward to your 2023 videos.

  • @ToreHansen
    @ToreHansen ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congrats with one year!!! Looking forward to 2023!

  • @yolandeportor6800
    @yolandeportor6800 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love watching

  • @julianwalby8842
    @julianwalby8842 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I think that was a fair run down on the Citroen ami. I have just taken delivery of mine in Cornwall and I love it. Your comment on the Ami feeling magical is spot on and I except it for what it is and yes we are pioneers. Love you Channel look forward to your epic drive, adventure.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks I’m so glad you feel the same. I think people either get it or they don’t.

  • @regis9
    @regis9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First of all a big thank you for all your work and the pleasure that your videos have given me.
    Tim and Mr Boo I wish you a beautiful new year

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much. Very nice to hear. Happy new year!

  • @stephenberry8658
    @stephenberry8658 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The 2CV has the same magic, 75 years after it came out... More Smiles Per Mile... Huge minimalist FUN with endearing character.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup and I have a feeling this will be much the same

  • @richardcato379
    @richardcato379 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can't believe it's been. 12months,thank you for a year of great videos,and a very Happy New year.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      I know. Time flies etc. Thanks Richard!

  • @parkview113
    @parkview113 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Tim for all your hard work with the channel and always giving us a balanced and impartial view. You are always open to criticism and clearly take the view that the quad is not for everyone- which is the right approach. Your content has been excellent; varied and imaginative for which many will thank you and I for one raise a glass to you the New Year and to Richard for your unstinting hard work, imagination and enterprise. God Bless, Bill Kerr Ami Pop delivered 4th. November in Sussex and very happy with it too...

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Bill . That’s so nice of you to say and much appreciated. I hope you continue to enjoy it.

  • @lindawegner7074
    @lindawegner7074 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great summary Tim.... having watched you over the last year with Elton has been quite informative and fun, not only the Ami, but the places you have taken us!

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Linda. Lots more places to come over next few months

  • @phonepower66
    @phonepower66 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy birthday elton , more adventures to come .

  • @colinwood2687
    @colinwood2687 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Honestly you two are a breath of fresh air, bring fun and honesty to your content. The car is undoubtedly an equal star of the show and you Tim with your true northern grit ( being a Leeds Loiner my self)and Mr Boo with his facial expressions are a scream. Has to be one of the best TH-cam’s, in my northern eyes anyway. Keep safe and stay charged 😎🇬🇷

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Colin. Good old Leeds Loin!

  • @rendaowe
    @rendaowe ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for sharing your adventures with us! I loved this!

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @rendaowe
      @rendaowe ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MeandMonAmi , I always enjoy your videos, even when on my own holiday! 😂

  • @nickwebb9290
    @nickwebb9290 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done and congratulations on your first year of Elton Ownership and of course the fantastic vlogs of this year. This post is particularly good in that you’ve been thoughtfully inclusive of other owner’s experiences and honest in the problems some others have had with their Ami Quads.
    Like many many others, I look forward to more adventures of the Three Musketeers that are Tim,Mr.Boo & Elton
    Happy New Year 🎉🥳🥂

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Nick and thanks for your support throughout the year

  • @vikingsystem
    @vikingsystem ปีที่แล้ว +2

    congrats, one year after and Elton is part of this channel and a very important part with his own personality.
    I hope the next year brings the best to this amazing channel, to you Tim and Mr. boo and Elton of course :)

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same to you and thanks so much for your support this year

  • @peterww3106
    @peterww3106 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well done Tim. Spot on review. No frills no flannel. Here’s to many more kilometres of autonomy!🤪

  • @KoffieMoffie
    @KoffieMoffie ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your adventures are most entertaining and also informative because they do show a whole new way of looking at transport. My ICE sits in the drive 6 days a week and goes no more than 10kms on my shopping trip. An Ami would be ideal in many ways but air-conditioning is an essential here so when the tiny Chinese city cars are available I might well buy one. Thank you for bringing so much fun to my morning breakfast viewing, usually on a Monday. I am eagerly awaiting your next Chiang Mai video. Kaap khrub Khun Tim.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Ian. So glad you are enjoying and that we are in your wonderful home city

  • @mauriceelliott5902
    @mauriceelliott5902 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this nuts and bolts year end review. Both very interesting and informative. I have really enjoyed all the last year’s videos. Wishing you both a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year. Maurice from Malvern.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Maurice. Same to you

  • @paulbraithwaite123
    @paulbraithwaite123 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a fair, thoughtful and insightful summary. You're a very bright and entertaining communicator, Tim!
    I think I've watched every episode and I've found them far more captivating that broadcast television!
    I confess that despite paying a deposit very early, I bottled and got a refund after about nine months. I live in central London and, frankly, public transport is so good and I can walk and cycle nearly everywhere. But if I lived on the Cote I'd buy one like a shot - as you've demonstrated in spades how appropriate is the Ami.
    Thank you (both) for an entertaining year!

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Paul. So glad you’ve enjoyed. More to come in 2023!

  • @tron520
    @tron520 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant review, thanks. Happy New Year to you both.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks and same to you!

  • @mikeenglish6401
    @mikeenglish6401 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Guys
    I have really enjoyed your adventures in Elton. This is a thoroughly good annual review!
    Mike
    💕

  • @uweinhamburg
    @uweinhamburg ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I could watch the 'unboxing' video, and now we get a fair and balanced evaluation a year later. Let's hope for many more to come!
    If you allow - a question and perhaps even an idea for another episode of your journey, although i don't think that you are running out of ideas 😗.
    When you drive a new Porsche out of a showroom, you will lose twice as much as a new Ami does cost - how much is the
    loss in value of an Ami in France after a year? Are there enough cars out there that something like a second hand market could establish itself?

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Uwe. That’s an easy answer. They are selling second hand for more than the new price largely because of the length of the waiting list.

    • @uweinhamburg
      @uweinhamburg ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MeandMonAmi LOL! That's similar to the Trabant situation in the former GDR. 😄
      You remember? Trabant, these tiny cars with a plastic housing which could not run very fast because of their small motor?

  • @riccos1971
    @riccos1971 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New Year from Vikingland! Looking forward to seeing the new adventures!

  • @therealmrsl2217
    @therealmrsl2217 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are my new favourite dirty binge watch! Moving to Spain in the next couple of years and looking at a cheap runabout, came across your channel and now sold on the Ami - although the buggy edition due to the heat in Spain and not wanting doors. A one off review isnt enough for me so you guys and your year so far with it is the mutts nuts.
    Can you do a community post with the weblinks to all the things you've bought for the car, e.g the hubcaps etc.
    Thanks guys, keep on going!

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Dirty! We did a video about our accessories which might help?

  • @terrycrick3600
    @terrycrick3600 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy new year lads, thanks for all the marvellous entertainment,
    regards,
    Terry.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Terry I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed.

  • @rogierdewit1539
    @rogierdewit1539 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the very nice video, I really enjoyed it!

  • @younggarethr
    @younggarethr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Tim and Mr Boo, Happy New Year! Completely fair appraisal of the Ami. It is what it is and if it suits someone's use case they should go for it! Have fun and looking forward to your future adventures.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Gareth. Many more to come (we hope!)

  • @lumpusmaximus7988
    @lumpusmaximus7988 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I collected mine on the 30th December with some trepidation - never having driven one or seen one close up. No -one told me how much fun it was to drive, and the 4-year service costs fro, Citroen are acceptable (not a lot to go wrong). I took my grandson for a drive or two and he did not stop laughing and giggling the whole way - and he's a mature 10 year old. I'm hoping for where we live it will work out - flat, nowhere more than 5 miles away, most speed limits are 20 with a few 30 (mph). and parking! My goodness what a doddle on full lock, into spaces you wouldn't even give a second look in anything else.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad you are enjoying. They are a lot of fun and practical I think

  • @tomaszbanasik9463
    @tomaszbanasik9463 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those are wise words, thanks for sharing your opinion and carry on with your adventures.

  • @simonclews
    @simonclews ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy New Year from Vancouver to Tim, Mr. Boo, and Halloween. Looking forward to the epic adventure!

  • @BikingChap
    @BikingChap ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I think I get it Tim. I had one of the early Citroen C1 and it was stripped to bone to the extent it only had a door light switch on the drivers side. It’s about the purity of only having what you need to get you around town and I don’t know why, but I find that really appealing as though it shines a light in the ridiculous excesses of cars that are used generally and certainly for round town only duties. I hope it continued to give you guys a lot of pleasure.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. That’s what it is!

  • @RealButcher
    @RealButcher ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks... you really talk in a very nice explaining way. ❤
    Have to look at more of your video's.
    With our solarroof it would be free driving, LOL

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks yes it’s a very cheap deal if you can charge at home!

  • @darladressler
    @darladressler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so funny perfect timing :-) thanks so much

  • @trixiepickle8779
    @trixiepickle8779 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday Elton, thanks for a great review. Always enjoy all your videos, magical, I think Elton is.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      He is and thanks! HNY!

  • @charleshiggins4081
    @charleshiggins4081 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Informative review still undecided about buying an ami but my confidence in them is growing happy new year to you and Mr boo

  • @johnsteel6601
    @johnsteel6601 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thankyou Tim and HNY to you both. I'm only 5 weeks in with Matilda but my big dirty diesel is for the most part gathering dust, its so much more fun in the Ami. True she doesn't like below 4°C and icey days but our usual mild wet and miserable is no problem. Looking forward to your Jan adventures 😊

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks John. So glad the cold isn’t causing too many problems.

  • @PhilbyFavourites
    @PhilbyFavourites ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely piece to camera 👍🏻👍🏻
    Informative, entertaining and eminently watchable. Much like all of your exploits with Elton. That type of car (quadricycle) is certainly going to be part of our future whether we like it or not - I kind of like it.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Phil. I’m certain we are going to see more and more wee cars

  • @Martin_Siegel
    @Martin_Siegel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was nice to get a glimps of Villefranche again. My parents used to go to Beaulieu by end of October for three to four weeks every year, starting in the 1980ies. Last time I've been was in 2007 to assist with the drive to and from. Fond memories.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lots more Riviera to come in our new series

  • @suehennessy5109
    @suehennessy5109 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the videos! We spotted a mon ami in Tenerife, where we live, up a mountain, a very steep mountain!!! No idea how it got there! xx

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There are a few and a facebook group for them. Glad you are enjoying!

  • @prieten49
    @prieten49 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just had to spend $1200 to get my gasoline burning car to pass its Japanese inspection. It's 16 years old, so I guess it's to be expected. Your Ami has been a real star performer and we're looking forward to more adventures in 2023. Thanks for the good times!

  • @amyloriley
    @amyloriley ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm driving a Twizy 80 for 9 years now, and I still very much love it. Yet... Year after year, the battery health seems to become lower and lower. Today, my winter range is about 35-40 km when I drive slowly. A far cry from what it was once. So that's why I'm upgrading myself to a bigger vehicle with a bigger battery. My current target to save up for is a Fiat 500e. It can drive more than 200 km on a single charge. And in 10 years, I expect it can still comfortably drive more than 100 km in one go.
    Still, I wish you both the best of luck with your Ami. And may have you have the same love I had for the last 9 years of my Twizy life. And may you see the entire 70 km radius from your home with your Ami before the end of its life!

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Amy. I’m sure the battery will deplete in time. My e bike did five perfect years and the minute I got the Ami threw in the towel but I think that was me not using it or jealousy

  • @bobbyrudki3851
    @bobbyrudki3851 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice recap Tim, we want more

  • @antoniopleiteayurvedastudi5821
    @antoniopleiteayurvedastudi5821 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Tim, thanks for the review. I agree with you 100%. I have my ami now for a few months and about 5000 km. I had no issues at all. The car does exactly what is expected to do. To me it is an honest and unpretentious object. However always put a smile in everyone`s face. There is something pet like about it that makes you love it.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup it definitely has ‘living creature’ qualities!

  • @richardajoy79
    @richardajoy79 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If I had an Ami, I'd insulate the battery, which should help during the colder UK months.

  • @tobybushnell
    @tobybushnell ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for making these videos

  • @arnoekarts7114
    @arnoekarts7114 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Txanks.
    And Good luck.

  • @chrisspain
    @chrisspain ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful. Thank you. I can listen to you all day long. Very calming and very accurate. The stories I hear about electric cars (I have a Model 3 and an e-Rocks, twin car of the AMI) are astounding. Yes, you do not get an AMI as a family car 😂 the 45km/h are plenty and I must say, I have more fun in it then in the 10time price Model 3. It was to replace my motor scooter and it does, and I got a roof when it rains. I can take my wife or grand daughter. It is just great. I agree, two feet driving is a BAD idea!
    I just got Solar on my carport and was astounded how cheap the panels become. A 450Whp panel is less then 200 Euros! And it puts out 48V. The AMI Battery got 48V......One panel fits EXACTLY on the Amy roof. Leaving only a small spot of the glass roof. I will find out if there is a direct way of connecting behind the 230V AC Charger to the Battery. It would charge while driving and while parking. at 5h a day that would charge about 2kWh or 35km, here in Barcelona or where you are probably more. Might not look stylish but could be very practical. And WAY cheaper then a Bluetti that has horrible losses and costs 10 times that.
    Happy Birthday to Elton and have lots of fun where you are right now, safe journey.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think carports with solar are the way to go. Happy new year

  • @vhol93
    @vhol93 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Image and sound quality is great on this video! Cool

  • @The_Great_Roberto
    @The_Great_Roberto ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy first birthday Elton! Picking up my ami on Thursday 5th 🙌

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      How exciting! Really hope you enjoy

  • @char1737
    @char1737 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am so ready for it to come to the states I have always wanted to get one as a secondary car because where I live it would make sense to have an electric car where I need to go is not far and it would suit the area well and living in Florida we don't get that cold so the range wouldn't be that much of a problem I just wish they would bring them to the states congratulations your channel is everything

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I Hope they get there!

  • @CornishMotorcycleDiaries
    @CornishMotorcycleDiaries ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good summary from a User perspective Tim, thank you . Having test driven one, I can see several niches it could fill here in Britain. For example, in Cornwall where the weapon of choice for the (Very) elderly retired is a Nissan Micra (shudder) normally just driven to the supermarket and GP surgery, never getting anywhere near 30mph, it would be ideal. Also for carers going on very short urban journeys from one house to the next and where they struggle to afford the cost of running and maintaining a full-size car.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it would be perfect for carers etc. We genuinely don’t even notice the top speed issue in and around Nice apart from on the odd 70km/h road

  • @mikehipperson
    @mikehipperson ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's true that inflation (greed) has hit the UK. The Ora you looked over in your Cambodia video is no longer £20k but £25k and upwards with 'extras' so it is only just the cheapest conventional EV on the British market!

  • @MrJerobona
    @MrJerobona ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really think your 1 year review is excellent!

  • @-runningwithscissors-9766
    @-runningwithscissors-9766 ปีที่แล้ว

    ROFL! Well golly, looking at the shot of you in the car at 2:21 in the video and of you sitting at the picnic table, I can see that buying the Ami and owning it for a year has REALLY aged you! Also, having its first birthday at “Elton’s Back Passage” made me laugh out loud. Thanks for that!

  • @markthomasson5077
    @markthomasson5077 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    …from Elton’s back passage! Sure gave me a giggle

  • @ColinCarFan
    @ColinCarFan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy New Year and thanks for the happiness you've brought us in 2022. It's a great car that does exactly what it says on the tin (or plastic in this case)! Have you considered a reflective vinyl wrap for the glass roof in the summer months? - I'm sure that there will be a car glass tint / vinyl wrap company nearby that will let you have an offcut for free. Colin

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Yes I think we will do something like that this year.

  • @ReinoutSchotman
    @ReinoutSchotman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a big, luxurious and expensive electric SUV, but I would love to have something like this as a side car for local driving and some daily shopping. You’re review is spot on compared to many of car journalists. Don’t compare it to a regular car, it serves a different market and purpose!

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly and I think what you outline needs to happen for urban driving.

  • @richardsmith3881
    @richardsmith3881 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy New Year to you both

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Richard and to you

  • @thorbjrnhellehaven5766
    @thorbjrnhellehaven5766 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you! And happy anniversary!
    I totally agree with your comment on complaints about speed. It is a car targeting a specific markets.
    I'm not surprised if you can carry more cargo than a Mazda MX-5 (with only 130 liter specified). The MX-5 wasn't made for cargo, while the Ami was made for local commute at low speed.
    Even if the Ami is mostly suitable for local commute, there are some "nut-cases" (as a complimint), that perfectly manage to go on roadtrips with it. They prove that the Ami is a quite usable car.
    (I prefere to call the Ami a car, because I believe thats what it is. When people claim "it isn't a car, it's a quadricycle", I get tempted to challenge where they got the definition of "a car". Because most places where the vehicle classes are defined doesn't metion "car" specifically. I tend to rely on the dictionary definition, wherein Citroën Ami fits perfectly.)

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. We love our quadcarurbanmobilityobject

  • @avidviewer1
    @avidviewer1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting Thanks!

  • @neave789
    @neave789 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review I think would be great to have this for my short work drive in the summer cheap to run so great saving while my 108 for winter it is what it is but looks fun to have .

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks they are great fun if you go in with eyes open about what they are

  • @michaelmclannahan1165
    @michaelmclannahan1165 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Happy birthday to Elton! You may have covered it before and I apologise if I’ve missed it…. How much does he cost to charge if you can measure that? Great watch, thank you!

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      At home around £1.60

    • @michaelmclannahan1165
      @michaelmclannahan1165 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MeandMonAmi brilliant, thank you! 👍 Hope you both/all three? Have a happy new year!

  • @mikecane
    @mikecane ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ah, guys. Winter brings complications to my life and I haven't been able to watch a bunch of your videos yet. But I *had* to see this one, Some news: I have Citroen AMI! OK, not the actual one. It's from Matchbox cars. I'll send you the tweet with pics, Tim. So check Twitter! You might want to get one too. Thanks for all your videos and you and Mr. Boo have a great new year!

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Mike. Happy new year

  • @RichieRouge206
    @RichieRouge206 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A really good video Tim and excellent and very real review. People love to jump on the faults of lesser cars yet the expensive models are far far worse and have vastly more technology to go wrong and cost the earth. While I pretty much despise top end EVs as they are ridiculously overweight, over complicated and far too expensive - why have ridiculous lardy Merc EQC or Audi E-trons when the whole bloody point is be environmentally aware! Elton is the polar opposite and exactly what we need for a cheap, clean, environmentally sound and easy to run EV! Lightweight to make the most of the battery, simple enough for the local garage to fix (ie the brakes, etc) and infinite amount of fun. As you say, people need to alter their perceptions and luxury and comfort are NOT the be all and end all. The Ami really is in my mind the 2CV for the present- uncomplicated, fun and accessible transportation for the masses! Wishing you and Mr Boo a fabulous New Year, too!

  • @zzbuckley
    @zzbuckley ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Tim Many thanks for your videos. Really enjoyed them. Unfortunately your range will go down when it’s cold, that’s what happens with EVs. For your next car, consider a Fiat 500e. We have the cabriolet, it’s lovely. She is called Gina and Mrs B absolutely loves driving her. Best wishes for 2023

  • @alexmckenna1171
    @alexmckenna1171 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I move out of London, this might be a good idea to get to the shops, station, etc!

  • @stephenberry1205
    @stephenberry1205 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So right in your comparison to the 2CV and the charm they both exude.
    For most uses it is all the car we need and they do it with flair and bonhomie.
    Elton is half a 2CV. 2 people instead of 4. 45 kph instead of 60 kph original to 115 kph now.
    Minimal resources to create and use.
    With the Ollie the next logical step in style, practicality and efficiency.
    44 years of 3 new 2CV6s and 550,000 kms maintain the joyous addiction.
    Wonder if the Ollie seats will slide out for picnics or big loads like the 2CV?

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup it’s very 2cv and lovely for it. I think it’s the start of something..

  • @phil1980a
    @phil1980a ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The cold does have an impact on the range. It was for that reason BMW launched the electric Mini in America as at the time, it was Autumn/Winter in the UK at the time and considerably cold.

  • @NormanF62
    @NormanF62 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Happy birthday, Elton! I would say sure there are things like air conditioning snd heating you might want but they involve trade offs: reduced battery life. For that reason, Citroen didn’t include them. The Citroen Ami is a perfect distillation of the KISS principle - keep it simple, stupid. This is where it succeeded brilliantly! You don’t need a fancy car to get around and as long as you have accessible transportation, what more do you need? In the year since you have had Elton, it answered a lot of questions and changed your show by allowing you to travel to places and meet people in a way that wasn’t possible before. Finally, the appearance of Elton did one more thing you didn’t anticipate back then: you struggled to define your channel as content creators and a lot of people have a problem figuring out what it stands for. Elton in a word, gave your channel a much needed brand identity. He’s clarified who you are and what you do and I wish you guys much success going forward and in closing, I send you my best wishes for a Happy New Year! 😊

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Norman. Same to you!

  • @nicks4934
    @nicks4934 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds great.

  • @ilkererol1986
    @ilkererol1986 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    TH-cam auto subtitles writes as Citronomy and I loved that word 😁😁

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It sounds like the name of a channel

  • @sirnigels.jonesesq.1838
    @sirnigels.jonesesq.1838 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve followed your channel for several weeks enjoying your walking tours the most. I have found your experiences with the Car very interesting, particularly information about the legal standing of no license requirements to drive the Car. If you could discuss those particular s that would help, what it takes to own, and be legal would be very helpful for someone venturing out to purchase one. Thanks for your adventures keep it up.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Providing you were born before 1988 you don’t need to do any training or need any licence of any kind in France. You just need tax and insurance the same as any vehicle

  • @MrRubenRusso
    @MrRubenRusso ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mine was bought directly from a dealership as the show vehicle, so probably one of the first from production.
    Had a bunch of problems since the beggining, direction missalignment on the front and rear, the rear should have the axle replaced because it was so missaligned that after 5000km the inner part of the rear tires were 80% used, and theres no ajustment on the rear so they went the easy route and put some spacers somewere to make it aligned, hope i dont have problems down the line;
    ALOT of rain got in both door seals, had the hinges replaced under a recall;
    Came without the rear wheel fenders, they installed them after they said to me some AMI came with them others dont.
    All the window seals are pinched on the hinges so they dont close completly and cold winter air comes in.
    Recently the light on the dash that shows error codes came on as soon as i charged it but after it was done charging it never appeared again.
    Other than the problems that it came with, nothing else went wrong.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh dear sounds like you had bad luck. We had two recalls (we did vids on them both)

  • @lvecen
    @lvecen 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi, today we bought an Ami for my mother from a Citroen dealer. She is a teacher and will come and go to school. Thank you for your valuable comments. Greetings from Balıkesir - Turkey.
    Currently, the price of an Ami in Turkey is 379.000 TL. (10.370 GBP / 13.100 USD / 12.000 EU)
    Taxes are very high in our country. :(

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Excellent I really hope she enjoys it. I've seen some pics of one in Istanbul..

  • @danicg4221
    @danicg4221 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Ami is my DREAM car, i absolutely love it, I want to purchase it but sadly is only sold in Europe and I'm in the American continent 🤧😭😭😭

  • @dantoes1
    @dantoes1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    4:15 love those shoes, what brand are they?

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Twenty five year old red wings

  • @Hayles6677
    @Hayles6677 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh this was an unexpected treat Tim and of course the very excellent cameraman Mr Boo. Absolutely loved it apart from that very um intoxicated man on the bench 😂😂😂. So pleased you mentioned Gary and Jim. You guys are all pioneers or frontiersmen! Fair and honest. We think you summed up all the good and the bad very well. Happy New Year 🎉

  • @mrjed6912
    @mrjed6912 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We have a family of 5 but we live as a 4. My dad was going to replace his Ford Focus with the AMI as it may have been cheaper to run. There is 5 cars altogether but with the current economy in the UK and the base model of the Ami being £7665 or 8700euro, it might not be so good. I was excited for it and I had loads of plans for it. I was going to 3D print our own trays for the interior as I'm good with graphic design in school. It would've been really fun to have it as my first car in high school even though i prefer manual cars the Ami is just a fun thing to have.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup it’s fun but as you say it has to work for you