1997 Citroen ZX Volcane review from Malaysia
"ZX - A classic in the making"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Normal wear and tear.
Stepper motor was first to go out, after 2 years of usage (too early). Changed it and now 10 years later, it gives no problem whatsoever.
Repaired rear axle at 260,000km or 12 years of usage.
Changed clutch kit 2 days ago at 270,000km.
Changed timing belt every 60,000km.
Gear lever rod gave way after 5 years.
Absorbers changed every 3 years.
After 12 years, the car now needs a fresh coat of paint.
General comments?
I've owned the car since new.
It is definitely value for money. Comfortable, fast, excellent handling and still looks good after all these years.
Spare parts were a bit pricey in the beginning but now with more independent workshops able to handle Citroens in Malaysia, maintenance is reasonable and fairly convenient.
Very poor 2nd hand value. Anyway I am not planning to sell it.
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| 1996 - ZX Volcane 2.0 8v petrol Superb drivers car that nobody looks twice at! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0i Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 270000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Proton Wira |
| Date of Entry | 30th April, 2009 |