What Car? says
For It's cheap to buy and gives a refined drive, with a comfortable ride
Against You'll find more reliable, roomier estates with smarter, more modern interiors
Verdict
It's a sensible buy as a low-cost family estate, and its ride quality is superb
Go for… 2.0 diesel
Avoid… 1.8 petrol
- 1. The self-levelling gas/fluid suspension gives the Xantia a real advantage over some of the competition
- 2. Check the suspension carefully - the car should sit level at all times
- 3. The air-con is prone to faults, so check it blows cold
- 4. The axles and suspension are the biggest source of problems on Xantias
- 5. Clogged radiators and coolant leaks are common
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