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I Interesting Buying Xantia But Need Some Advice


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thejacker

Posted 20 May 2011 - 01:24 PM

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Hi to every citroen owner, my friend tell me that his friend is interesting to sell out his xantia 1997 1.7 Turbo diesal around rm 9800, actually i had drive xantia before what i can say i really like this car, but in here i got few questions that need your gusy advice.

1. It is worth of this price
2. Where can i find a good citreon workshop and anyone recommended it ?
3. I know this car is around 14 years old already, wondering how can i its spare part, is it totally obsolete from the market?
4. The last time xantia i drive before, i having problme with it spheres, always oil leaking, it is a very common problem

In here i really very appreciate from the advice that you provide, it will help me on the jugdement. Thanks a lot and have a nice day


May the force be with you


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Posted 20 May 2011 - 05:00 PM

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1. It is worth of this price
>>>>Paying RM8x,xxx for a Vios or City, worth it? smile_big.gif


2. Where can i find a good citreon workshop and anyone recommended it ?
>>>> there are a lot of good citroen workshop, but where's your area?


3. I know this car is around 14 years old already, wondering how can i its spare part, is it totally obsolete from the market?
>>>> no comment on this.


4. The last time xantia i drive before, i having problme with it spheres, always oil leaking, it is a very common problem
>>>> Change mechanic.

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Posted 20 May 2011 - 11:36 PM

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QUOTE (thejacker @ May 20 2011, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi to every citroen owner, my friend tell me that his friend is interesting to sell out his xantia 1997 1.7 Turbo diesal around rm 9800, actually i had drive xantia before what i can say i really like this car, but in here i got few questions that need your gusy advice.

1. It is worth of this price
---skip the diesel, get the petrol.
2. Where can i find a good citreon workshop and anyone recommended it ?
-- search the forum, mechanic is one man's meat another man's poison. You have to try a few which suits you.
3. I know this car is around 14 years old already, wondering how can i its spare part, is it totally obsolete from the market?
-- Yes, almost most expensive parts need to find new because almost potong habis already. If money not an issue, new
parts still can get.
4. The last time xantia i drive before, i having problme with it spheres, always oil leaking, it is a very common problem
sphere leak or hydraulic leak? quit common for hose to leak but if change all to new can last long.


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Posted 21 May 2011 - 10:12 PM

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Thank for the advice from nuggyn and myfrenchc, i really appreciate it, i actually in pj area. I alraedy made appointment with my friend for test drive will let you all know the result thanks.

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Posted 22 May 2011 - 12:05 PM

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QUOTE (thejacker @ May 21 2011, 10:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank for the advice from nuggyn and myfrenchc, i really appreciate it, i actually in pj area. I alraedy made appointment with my friend for test drive will let you all know the result thanks.



bring that car to a citroen specialist for a diagnose too.


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Posted 23 May 2011 - 09:38 AM

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QUOTE (nuggyn @ May 22 2011, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
bring that car to a citroen specialist for a diagnose too.



yeah...that is of upmost importance. Don't get a lemon and say Cits are no good. smile_tongue.gif

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Posted 23 May 2011 - 09:51 AM

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QUOTE (xantiaBFY @ May 23 2011, 09:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yeah...that is of upmost importance. Don't get a lemon and say Cits are no good. smile_tongue.gif


I send my Cit for repair to a malay guy, good at Citreon, named Alang in Kinara

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Posted 23 May 2011 - 12:53 PM

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QUOTE (thejacker @ May 20 2011, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi to every citroen owner, my friend tell me that his friend is interesting to sell out his xantia 1997 1.7 Turbo diesal around rm 9800, actually i had drive xantia before what i can say i really like this car, but in here i got few questions that need your gusy advice.

1. It is worth of this price
2. Where can i find a good citreon workshop and anyone recommended it ?
3. I know this car is around 14 years old already, wondering how can i its spare part, is it totally obsolete from the market?
4. The last time xantia i drive before, i having problme with it spheres, always oil leaking, it is a very common problem

In here i really very appreciate from the advice that you provide, it will help me on the jugdement. Thanks a lot and have a nice day



Hi,

The Xantia is far more worth than what it is going for now. Everyday I drive with a smile on my face as it floats about on our bad roads. Mercedes, BMW etc drivers will always question about the awesome ride when the sit in my car.. So if price is a question, then youre getting a great car for nothing.

Opt for brand new parts. Since the car is cheap, we are at the luxury of spending to make it super reliable. Don't hesitate to upkeep every bit of the car in shape.

So, the Citroen Xantia is the right choice but a new owner must be prepared to spend. If not, walk away. Cheers!!!!
There is no easy way out if you want to keep your Citroen in perfect shape. Preventice maintenance is the way to go

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Posted 23 May 2011 - 02:12 PM

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Dear all, thanks for the advice, yesterday i tested the car it is superd, well kept by the owner, even the remote for the radio is still working fine, inside look very good, engine part, so far i didn't see any oil leaking, i already made the deposit, after get my car need to be extra take card, mind every citroen sifu give me some tips, i am just come to this family, btw, br1 do u mind to share out your citroen specialist contact in kinara 1, really apprecaite it a lot. and few very grateful and warn for all the kind reponse of all the sifu smile_big.gif

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Posted 23 May 2011 - 03:27 PM

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QUOTE (thejacker @ May 23 2011, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dear all, thanks for the advice, yesterday i tested the car it is superd, well kept by the owner, even the remote for the radio is still working fine, inside look very good, engine part, so far i didn't see any oil leaking, i already made the deposit, after get my car need to be extra take card, mind every citroen sifu give me some tips, i am just come to this family, btw, br1 do u mind to share out your citroen specialist contact in kinara 1, really apprecaite it a lot. and few very grateful and warn for all the kind reponse of all the sifu smile_big.gif


Every workshop have their special areas, you just need to know by visiting many many workshops. The below is where I go and for info this IS NOT workshop recommendation and at your own evaluation. I am sure others have their workshops too.

I send my car to:

MZ Auto Kajang 019-3192007
PSA Resources Selayang - 017-8897664
Eurojap Kepong - 016-3907101