Citroën Xsara Estate 2.0 HDi SX (90bhp) 5d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid £5800, May 2002, 75,000 miles.
Costs
75,000-mile service with front brake pads cost £280. Seems expensive for what they did.
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On the road
Driving
Gearbox a bit nasty. Steering is ok. More feel please. Very accomplished handling. Carries speed throught the corners and rides like a Limo... ultimatley too soft for me.
Performance
Bit docile at the bottom end, but in the midrange it will hussle along well... the engine is why we bought this car... averaging 55mpg and very quiet. Great diesel lump - 110 is the one to have.
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Living with it
Reliability
No probs so far, now at 85,000 miles.
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Colin McRae drives one!!
Comfort
Travelled to to South France from Yorkshire, 2 kids, full of luggage... there were times I wished I'd bought a 406, but over-all not bad. Great for going to work, though.
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Security and Service
Security
Who's gonna nick a diesel Xsara? (touch wood!)
Service
Left the engine cover thrown to 1 side at last service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes