1997 Citroen Xantia activa sedan review from Australia and New Zealand
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Small stuff: engine mount, brake pads (bit too often) battery, cruise control (after market)
Build quality: clips, etc break easily.
Floormat clips silly, etc.
But the "bones" of the car are great!
Greatest fault: slow hydraulics (esp. rear) but improved in later two pump models. Slow to get to pressure.
General comments?
At the price (a very important consideration!) a great car. Performance, comfort, steering + dynamics very superior for a "budget" performance car.
Versatile interior.
High comfort levels.
Boring design compared to "real" Citroens!
Terrific compromise between a sedate family car and a performance vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 60000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Citroen DS |
| Date of Entry | 23rd February, 2003 |