1991 Citroen XM from Netherlands - Comments

Nothing at all.

This non-turbo 2.1 diesel has not enough power for this type of car.

It is fuel efficient.

Comfort with a big C (of Citroen).

So slow even a Lada is faster at the traffic lights.

Hello,

I also have a 1991 model D12 XM. It is absolutely true that one shouldn't be in too much of a hurry. The non-turbo diesel XM is like a sofa on wheels and quite gutless on hills. It can sometimes be positively dangerous to overtake on normal roads at intermediate speeds.

This being said, it has a fair turn of speed on the motorway and its roadholding allows fast curves to be taken even faster than average.

For: Comfort, roadholding, style (class), a lot of car for the money. The power problem aside, it's a great tow car.

Against: Lack of power, engine noise at certain speeds, poor rear visibility. The permanently lit dash seems a waste of time and bulbs, half of which now need changing.

As for reliability: Since new it has had all the spheres renewed once, the electro-magnetic fuel cut-off failed once and it has just broken down with a seized fuel pump (6 000 Francs to repair).

Would I buy another one? Yes, but with a turbo. On the other hand, my wife doesn't like it!

Yours,

Denis Malloch Lawson

Lyon - France.

I find myself agreeing with both the above.

I have a 1991 "chaise lounge" on wheels... overtaking on country roads is not advisable!!!... even around tractors and mopeds!!!

It is beautiful to look at and drives like a dream.

Best value for money car ever!!!

Only 36 minor problems so far... in about 36 months of driving!!!... I can live with that.

Good strong car... In a head on collision with Mercedes van 2 years ago I walked away without as much as a headache... the repairs have brought back a smile to the face of my friend!!!

When the C6 comes out... I'll get myself the petrol engine version... and with a little luck I will put the tractor where he belongs... In my rear view mirror.

Thanks for the chuckle.