1994 Citroen ZX Advantage review from UK and Ireland
"A sturdy, fun and economical car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New clutch at 101000 (knew this when I bought the car).
Leaking head gasket at approx 120000; replaced and no problems since.
Faulty ignition switch, turned on the radio when the door was slammed shut! Fixed for a tenner from the scrap yard.
Now has a few knocks and rattles.
Other than that, just general wear and tear.
General comments?
Previously had a company Renault Scenic (a nice car, not without its own problems though) but had to find a cheap car when the company folded.
Found the ZX with the alloy wheels on eBay for a mere £240 due to a worn out clutch.
For a 1.4 it seems to be quick, and with the aftermarket wider wheels, sticks to the road like glue. My wife also has a ZX that is two years newer, this has a multi point fuel injection and power steering, but does not have the speed, handling or fun factor that mine has.
Since buying the ZX, I have upped the mileage to 156k. The engine still has plenty of life left in it, and goes well.
I have a 50 mile round trip to work each day, along some twisty country lanes; a lot of fun and I still get around 35-38mpg.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4i Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 101000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 156000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault Scenic |
| Date of Entry | 27th May, 2007 |