Citroën Xantia Hatchback (1993 - 2001) 2.0 HDi LX 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I was stupid and bought hideous French junk
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Slightly baffled because most of my previous cars had some kudos
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not a chance
What are you likely to buy next?
Already bought a 04 Passat TDi
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£750
When did you buy the car?
February 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not particuarly my trade in was far superior but totally undesirable so that hit me hard with part exchange value
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I work in a Citroen garage
What was the dealer like?
Bloke on his own in a Portakabin, but nice enough
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Its a bizarre car to drive i cant work out if its like a rolls royce or a total heap of junk, theres a sense it was driving me and i wasnt in control
What's it like to park?
Same as any other hatchback
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Cam Pulley Boot lock Height Adjuster Brakes that sometimes decided to have a holiday
What's most practical about your car?
Nothing luggage space is rubbish
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The hydraulic suspension is nice on the motorway
