Citroen ZX Volcane / ZX16 Valve 150hp
Discussion
This very original “survivor” silver 5 door ZX Volcane has just popped up on C&C this morning and it’s bought the memories flooding back.
But just what has happened to all of the ZXs ??
Better built, more refined and better to drive than a Golf, Astra or the disappointing Escort MK 5.
The ZX was such a common site through the 90s.
In early 94, my now sadly dementia stricken step dad Geoff, bless him, got me to sell his lovely silver 5 door D Reg Golf GTi and he went & bought a near new L registered white ZX Aura 1.9 TD from long gone Citroen main agents, Page of Wickford Essex in circa 1994. He loved it and became a subscriber to “ Diesel Car “ magazine. I well recall him filing in a survey on the ZX and asking my opinion of it.
But after about 18 months, he got rid due to fear of Diesel car demonisation and bought a green M registered Rover 216SLi ( which was another really good / under rated car - I covered many miles in France in it )
As for the ZX 16V, 150hp ensured it was a very quick car for its day and was probably the best “ Drivers “ car of its Hot Hatch rivals, far superior to a Golf GTi.
Anyone on here owned / own one ?
But just what has happened to all of the ZXs ??
Better built, more refined and better to drive than a Golf, Astra or the disappointing Escort MK 5.
The ZX was such a common site through the 90s.
In early 94, my now sadly dementia stricken step dad Geoff, bless him, got me to sell his lovely silver 5 door D Reg Golf GTi and he went & bought a near new L registered white ZX Aura 1.9 TD from long gone Citroen main agents, Page of Wickford Essex in circa 1994. He loved it and became a subscriber to “ Diesel Car “ magazine. I well recall him filing in a survey on the ZX and asking my opinion of it.
But after about 18 months, he got rid due to fear of Diesel car demonisation and bought a green M registered Rover 216SLi ( which was another really good / under rated car - I covered many miles in France in it )
As for the ZX 16V, 150hp ensured it was a very quick car for its day and was probably the best “ Drivers “ car of its Hot Hatch rivals, far superior to a Golf GTi.
Anyone on here owned / own one ?
Edited by SS427 Camaro on Friday 15th March 00:06
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