1998 Citroen Xsara 2.0 VTS review from UK and Ireland
"Underrated Hot hatch"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing to date - only covered 3,000 miles.
General comments?
Excellent engine mated to a good chassis.
Rear wheel passive steer can catch you out if you unexpectantly have to lift off mid corner - I changed the tyres round to have the newer tread on the rear - improved the problem.
An annoying exhaust "boom" around 3200 rpm - tried realigning the exhaust system, but to no avail.
Rear suspension knocks over potholes, I've checked out the rear suspension flexible mountings (cause of knocking on high mileage ZX's, but there's no movement - "Probably a characteristic of the marque Sir!"
Excellent "A" class mile cruncher without boy racer looks to catch the attention of the local constabulary.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 27000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 30000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Citroen ZX |
| Date of Entry | 11th March, 2003 |