Citroen Xsara Coupe
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Includes most electrical mod cons which you don't get with alternatives.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Paid £10,660 with extra boot CD system includes.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Pretty good.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not as quick as your Honda Type-R or Subaru but a very good alternative at half the price.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Problems include: New exhaust system, new steering wheel peeled, repaired electrical fault which needed rewiring of ECU, driver seat needed re-conection, gearstick knob peeled and replaced. All seem to be running ok and no problems in last 6 months.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Could do with some higher profile skirts larger tail gate but may draw attention to a wolf in sheep's clothing.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Suede and cloth interior which hasn't worn in the 30 months I have owned it.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm, immobiliser and deadlocks not tested, touch wood.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Returned to dealer who repaired all faults immediately. Some problem with courtesy car when car had to stay at garage. No different to other garages though.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Electrical fault with engine managemnt system which had modification and rewire.

    Other

    Some interior parts faultly but who cares when they are under warranty?

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes