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[tanirdriver]

[quote=Stefanel1]This coupé Xantia doesn't look as good as the Coupé 406 !!


But it could have! It could have been one of the most beautiful French cars ever made. Too bad it was never made...

That being said I've read in a not so recent issue of l'Auto-Journal that they're planning to release a Laguna coupé around 2007 (when the next generation of hatchbacks is launched). Although I didn't find the sketches very beautiful I think it would be a very good thing to have a second mid-level French coupé (considering that there is an audience for such sporty-looking cars in Europe).

Of course if they launched a C5 coupé I would be delighted...


Regards,


Tanir

[saromaki]

Originally Posted by RichVTR16v

Hi Michael - glad you like it

Despite using a lot of fuel, it is very quick and very smooth to drive. I raced a Golf TDI PD130 the other day and beat him HAAHAHHA

(I hate VW GOlf mk4s!! )



Rich

You've got 112hp Xsara VTR and raced with TDI 130? And won? Get outta here! If you raced from 0-60mph I just might believe you, but in any other speed your Xsara will eat the Golfs fumes all the time. I'm sorry but that's the way it is. Even my 2.0 16V VTS has no chance with TDI 130 Golf from 60mph->

And 0-60mph tells nothing of your car. If you want to measure power, take time how long it takes your Xsara to accelerate from 60mph->120mph. (or 100kmh->200kmh). Stop the clock at under 14 secs and you can start talking about power. (My Xsara probably takes over 20 secs, haven't measured since I need a calendar rather than a clock)

[grecsy]

hi all!

i own a '99 Xantia HDi 110 BHP. i'm a citroen dealer in europe, so if you have any questions about citroens do disturb me :-)...

[henk4]

Originally Posted by grecsy

hi all!

i own a '99 Xantia HDi 110 BHP. i'm a citroen dealer in europe, so if you have any questions about citroens do disturb me :-)...

well welcome here, this is a very old thread. I posted there when my car was at 140000 km. This week I had a 245000 km service and I plan to continue using it until at least 320000 when the cambelt needs its scheduled change for a second time. Just waiting to see what the value of the car will be by that time.

[grecsy]

hello again!

i 've made some modifications on the Xantia. i put a modification to the engine management and it's very impressive. better fuel economy and a huge torque rising. bought some new rims too, factory 5 spoke Xsara alloys. pictures coming soon...

[melopll]

Originally Posted by grecsy

hello again!

i 've made some modifications on the Xantia. i put a modification to the engine management and it's very impressive. better fuel economy and a huge torque rising. bought some new rims too, factory 5 spoke Xsara alloys. pictures coming soon...

Hello Grecsy,
Did you achieve this improvement with the 138HP kit? How many MPG is the chip able to make?

[henk4]

in the meantime I sold the Xantia at 275000 km, (after repairs to the fan system) as I found the C5 that I was looking for.. (2.2 Hdi Exclusive manual). I gave that one a chip treatment too and now has 165 bhp and 370 nm of torque. Compared to the Xantia mileage is not that impression and it is difficult to reach averages below 7.5 litre per 100 km.

[melopll]

Originally Posted by henk4

in the meantime I sold the Xantia at 275000 km, (after repairs to the fan system) as I found the C5 that I was looking for.. (2.2 Hdi Exclusive manual). I gave that one a chip treatment too and now has 165 bhp and 370 nm of torque. Compared to the Xantia mileage is not that impression and it is difficult to reach averages below 7.5 litre per 100 km.

There is no big engine that is good in economy! The size of the piston can't go above 500cc! Anyway, the real deal will be the new 6cil HDi...

Have you had any problem with the xantia HDi running it with the 138HP chip? How many miles did you do with the chip? Would you recommend 100% synthetic diesel motor oil for the the HDi engine?

Thank you again.

[henk4]

Originally Posted by melopll

There is no big engine that is good in economy! The size of the piston can't go above 500cc! Anyway, the real deal will be the new 6cil HDi...

Have you had any problem with the xantia HDi running it with the 138HP chip? How many miles did you do with the chip? Would you recommend 100% synthetic diesel motor oil for the the HDi engine?

Thank you again.

I did 160000 km with the Xantia chip, I used the same oil as before. No problems, except a return valve in the exhaust system, but that was not chip related.

[Smurflbws]

I have owned:

a BX 17RD - fun first car!

Xantia 1.9TD SX, nice

now

Xantia Estate 2.0Hdi (90Bhp) SX really nice

would like a C5 estate - what a boot!

Fuel economy - brilliant, comfort, brilliant and the fact nobody wants to nick them! Great!

I heard rumours that once you have bought your 3rd Citroen you are not going back - is this true?

As Clarkson said "Citroen, also has a petrol engine". If it's not a Diesel its not a real Citroen IMO.

Sure your 3l V6 Xanties can out perform Beamers on cost vs spec. But it's not a diesel. nigh on 700 miles on a fuel tank etc.