1996 Citroen ZX Advantage from UK and Ireland - Comments

19th Apr 2003, 13:56

"A cheap, reliable workhorse with excellent performance to boot."

What things have gone wrong with the car?

One of the rear parcel shelf return cords has broken, otherwise nothing (touch wood).

General comments?

I bought this vehicle on Ebay for £1,000 with a full years MOT. It has not let me down in any way at all, so in my view an absolute bargain and in excellent condition too!

Superd turbo diesel engine is more responsive than my old Saxo VTR. It certainly can embarrass those 'boy racers' if needs be.

Nice handling, but don't push it too hard or it might bite back. Perhaps the chassis is not as taught as the Peugeot 306 but respectable enough. I would like to uprate the rear suspension soon if I keep it.

I service it myself so cannot comment on dealers other than that my past experience of Citroen dealers is not good.

I have recently bought a caravan and I am impressed with the towing capabilities of the car. The turbo on the engine certainly helps to keep things moving.

I drive Peugeot 406's and 307's as a part of my work. The Citroen certainly beats them all in most areas and they are Police cars! I would rather have the Citroen in most fast driving circumstances.


17th Feb 2006, 10:39

Totally agree with nervous rear end comments. Good handler, but like you say don't push it to the max or it will try and 360 v quickley. new dampers at rear (GSF do sachs ones) might imrove things a bit. Also not much grip overall in slippery conditions. (Dunlop sp10 on front, goodyear venturas back) will swap them round and see if things are improved...

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