Advantages: Loads of space Disadvantages: Expensive parts
I bought the Estate version of this model a year ago. I thought the price I paid was reasonable as were most of the others for sale at the time. This is a very large Estate car. I've fitted a Living room Door in the back as well as other large items that you would normally expect to pay delivery for. Inside the car is very comfortable, no complaints here. Outside the car, I think it looks gorgeous, one of the best looking estates on the market.
... ...that just purrs along, perhaps a little too quiet for some. Its a very sedate, calm drive, nothing at all exciting about it, but I like the businesslike control that you get. The engine is also very flexible, lots of Torque, sometimes feels like an automatic. My only complaint is the gear ratios, you need to get into 2nd gear very quickly, which is no good when your in a hurry off a standing start. Once into 2nd gear it really begins to pull with ...
bond008 08.03.2001
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Advantages: smooth ride, hydraulic suspension, good finance deals at Citroen at the moment, lovely ride and very spacious Disadvantages: hydraulic suspension can be a costly repair if it goes on you
...on a journey in a Citroen Xantia and I have to say I was very impressed. I have always been a fan of Citroens, we've had a couple of Citroen vans over the past 10 years (C25 and Berlingo) and both have been incredibly reliable and economical (or as economical as you can expect a van to be). The Xantia is no different. The engine has plenty of power and can accelerate without too much hassle at all. The interior is very nice also. There is bags of ... ...cars excellent handling and balance under loads of all sizes. Also Citroen are offering a wide range of finance packages at the moment which are very helpful. They also have a cashback offer on selected models from their product range. Id certainly reccommend the Xantia as an excellent family car. ...
CyrixDes 07.09.2000
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...averaged 23 mpg!
5) Citroen in their wisdom mounted the spare wheel under the car floor. When I had a puncture I found out that the wheel security bolt had rusted, so had to hack away the mounting just to change the tyre.
6) Last but not least, the hydropneumatic suspension was a nightmare. At parking speeds the front would rise so you could n't see the end of the bonnet. The suspension collapsed when the car was 4.5 years old, fortunately I part ... ...will never own a Citroen again.
If a manufacturer is going to make a soulless, uninvolving car, I suggest they make it reliable and safe. The original Xantia has one of the poorest crash test safety in its class. At this rate Citroen haven't got a chance. ...
gray 26.09.2001
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Advantages: I can't think of any! Disadvantages: Too many to mention, please read on.
...I have done by my Citroen Xantia. In two years of running this poor excuse for a car, I have suffered the humiliation of breaking down no less than three times within a 14 month period. I will list below some of the many faults and rough repair costs I have encountered:
1. New engine & Clutch - £950.00
2. New mid & rear exhaust sections - £160.00
3. New brake pads x 3 sets - £180.00
4. New brake discs x 2 sets - £280.00
5. New battery - £35.00
... ...op. But I consider it necessary to warn people of the dangers involved in running one of these pathetic cars. I will be replacing mine very soon, and will never buy a citroen again.
WARNING: DO NOT BUY A CITROEN XANTIA, OR YOU MIGHT JUST LIVE TO REGRET IT! ...
Degsy 06.02.2002
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I am surprised to read the poor review by Degsy. I have owned a Xantia 1.9D N reg for nearly 2 years now which I bought from a friend who had run it for about 2 years himself. During the time my friend had it he twice drove to Italy and back, the second time towing a medium sized caravan. There were no problems. Since I have had it, I drove all round the south of England and through all Wales and back to Manchester on just over one tank of diesel ... ...year it sailed through its MoT test requiring only one rear bulb to be replaced. It is about to go for this year's test and I am only aware of one low tyre to replace and flexi brake hoses at the front, and wiper blades. Very cheap and reliable is what I would call that car. It has never failed to start first time and has never let me down. I use it for work every day, a round trip of 34 miles some of which requires driving in heavy traffic and most ...
Rubendow 17.11.2007
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Advantages: Executive style comfort ride as copied by Rolls and Mercedes. up to 60mpg, good power overtaking Disadvantages: Its French, Should be British.
Just bought my Third Xantia, 2nd Xantia 2. Xantia second hand so residual value not an issue. Reliability better than any volvo, saab, ford, vauxhall, opel, rover and renault I have ever owned. Next car will be a C5. Ok if you use main dealer repairs can be expensive but that goes for most main dealers. Ride is superb , starts first time everytime no matter what the british weather throws at it. Drives well in the snow . Buy the 1.9TD or the 2.0 ... ...from European parts importers and just pay for labour never had any problems except rear ride height control which is a little nylon balljoint link which kept popping off. Stuck it on with a blob of silicon sealant adhesive, end of problem. Drove to St tropez from lincolnshire via folkstone ferry 1am Friday morning arrived Grimauld (next to St Tropez)11.30am Satureday not a hitch. Return after driving all over the area no problems, how many people ...
Searcher2009 07.03.2009
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Bournmouth and back on a tank of diesel - 650 miles! Comfort and speed if required. Has been even more economical since I put six litre of petrol in by mistake! Just filled up with diesel and never missed a beat. Cant bring myself to sell it (2.0 HDI June 2000) probably only worth 1k? Has 126k on clock - mostly moterway miles. Is that the reason for economy and reliability? ...
lancy 27.05.2008
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Advantages: Comfort,relible and slightly distinctive. Disadvantages: Parts prices.
To buy or not to buy,that is the question when you look at the second hand car in front of you.My opinion would always be, not as this is the best attitude to adopt when contemplating the purchase of a well used 2nd hand car.Problems await the unwary purchaser,and the initial purchase cost can quickly be joined by repair bills.
This is my attitude concerning 2nd hand cars,so when I bought my 2 litre citreon Xantia I wasn't a happy man as I had a ... ...to go wrong.I have now owned the car for 2 and a half years and done 40000 miles.I would judge the car as agood second hand buy with good performance,great handling and comfort and good fuel economy.The only downside of this car is the cost of parts and the fact that alot of mechanics say they wont touch them.Iv'e not found this to be too much of a problem and would heartily reccommend this car to someone deciding to buy something a little different ...
d.debono 11.06.2001
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Advantages: loads of extras and safety features Disadvantages: petrol consumption in town
I recently bought a Citroen Xantia 2.0i Turbo Activa, and I love this car. I bought it second-hand and the features include power steering (how did I ever live without it), electric windows, a groovy little device that raises the driver's seat, airbags on both sides, ABS, central locking and a coded alarm. Oops I'm starting to sound like a dealer's ad.
My favourite thing has to be the stereo controls on the steering wheel. The only drawback I have ... ...is a 2.0 litre engine after all). I'll keep you posted if I have any problems with it, but so far..............I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!!!!! The technical data that I can supply is:
Urban fuel consumption: 22.6mpg
At 56mph fuel consumption: 40.9mpg
At 75mph fuel consumption: 33.6mpg
Leg room in the back is enough for a 5'10" male and very comfortable for him in the front. The adjustable diver's seat means that even a relatively short person can drive ...
yubyub 26.03.2001
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...but it's wonderful for me. I can say that Citroen Xantia is the best car I drive. It's very difficult for me to write in English, although I'm a Ciao's member in Spain, but all is different there. Thank your for your kindness and I hope see you tomorrow. Bye. ...
dopina 05.10.2001
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