1997 Citroen Xantia review from Serbia
"Family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
Just changed brakes twice and oil (standard service).
General comments?
It is a very good car, not high performance, but very reliable.
Hydraulic system id doing a very good job with keeping this car on road even in the tight corners at very high speed (unlike XM), when at the same time it is very comfortably even on the bumpy roads.
I have tested my Xantia and my fathers XM 2.0 turbo on the tight cornering mounting road in Montenegro and had bather time with Xantia then the XM even when XM is in the sport mode.
This is a very economical car, parts are not expensive and don't spend too much fuel about 10 - 11L / 100km when changing gears at 5.500rpm and with normal drive about 8L/100km.
Only thing that you have to keep your eye on is the oil when you driving it fast because 1.8l 16v motors love to drink little oil when driving fast (unlike 1.8l 8v).
Fabric speakers are pretty good I just changed the stereo. Interior is good quality, no cheap plastic, everything is right in the place.
This is not a sport car, the transmission is little slow, but if you like sport driving and at the same time you won't comfortable family car buy Xantia 2.0 turbo or 3.0 V6.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 150000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan 200SX |
| Date of Entry | 27th May, 2004 |