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Hi, not the most precious metal on the forum, but ticks the boxes as a second car for the time being.
For some unknown reason I like Citroen's, and currently own two; C4 daily, family car and Xsara vts as second.
Both are in great condition, with lowish miles and have been reasonably reliable for french cars - I'd be lying if I said 100%!
Time for the picture - I realise I have left myself open for obvious jokes (French car next to a rubbish bin.....).
And while i'm here, one of the C4.
Daf.
For some unknown reason I like Citroen's, and currently own two; C4 daily, family car and Xsara vts as second.
Both are in great condition, with lowish miles and have been reasonably reliable for french cars - I'd be lying if I said 100%!
Time for the picture - I realise I have left myself open for obvious jokes (French car next to a rubbish bin.....).
And while i'm here, one of the C4.
Daf.
Looks in good nick!
DannyVTS said:
Just the running gear and engine, from memory!
Nope, it's basically identical expect for some details from a chassis point of view.IN actual fact some say it's a better steer than the 306 gti6 - it has a faster steering rack, more camber on the rear and stiff rear torsion bars. These can (and are!) frequently retrofitted to 205s and 306s.
brakes are literally identical, gearbox obviously only has five gears but the turning circle is a lot better on the Xsara than on the 306.
Most would agree it's not as pretty, however!
shalmaneser said:
DannyVTS said:
Just the running gear and engine, from memory!
Nope, it's basically identical expect for some details from a chassis point of view.IN actual fact some say it's a better steer than the 306 gti6 - it has a faster steering rack, more camber on the rear and stiff rear torsion bars. These can (and are!) frequently retrofitted to 205s and 306s.
brakes are literally identical, gearbox obviously only has five gears but the turning circle is a lot better on the Xsara than on the 306.
Most would agree it's not as pretty, however!
Thanks for the comments, the Xsara vts is underated, lots of mid range power and lovely engine noise. I was'nt sure about the colour at first, but I now like it - easy to find in a car park!
The picture was taken from it's best angle, being a phase 2 it has the revised front end - the later phase 2's have lower front bumpers with fog lamps, which improve the look of the car.
The car stands me 1500 including purchase (2010) and the major service (2011). A very warm hatch with 63k and fsh for 1500 - not bad value in my opinion.
The picture was taken from it's best angle, being a phase 2 it has the revised front end - the later phase 2's have lower front bumpers with fog lamps, which improve the look of the car.
The car stands me 1500 including purchase (2010) and the major service (2011). A very warm hatch with 63k and fsh for 1500 - not bad value in my opinion.
dafw said:
Thanks for the comments, the Xsara vts is underated, lots of mid range power and lovely engine noise. I was'nt sure about the colour at first, but I now like it - easy to find in a car park!
I have the same engine in my 306 
I agree with the midrange and inlet manifold noise
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