Considering swapping my HDi Xantia for an older XUD diesel..
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Re: Considering swapping my HDi Xantia for an older XUD dies
I wouldn't personally, I'm not a massive fan of the XUD engines when compared to a HDi. Yes they tend to be fairly reliable (HGF aside) and they can run on just about anything but I like the refinement, driveability and performance that the HDi offers.
Veg oil is not something I have been all that tempted by, the fact it can be gotten for less than diesel is of course a plus but the XUD is not as good on fuel as the HDi and I understand running on veg can bring its own problems.
Keep the HDi, you already have the best engine for a Xantia, especially if its a 110.
I find that with my normal driving I get about 50MPG but with a few changes and thinking about economy I can see this up to 60MPG without too much effort or speed lost. Try altering your driving style, that's a far better way of getting more from your fuel than swapping car. When I want better economy I drive for it but generally I get to places without sparing the horses ...
Veg oil is not something I have been all that tempted by, the fact it can be gotten for less than diesel is of course a plus but the XUD is not as good on fuel as the HDi and I understand running on veg can bring its own problems.
Keep the HDi, you already have the best engine for a Xantia, especially if its a 110.
I find that with my normal driving I get about 50MPG but with a few changes and thinking about economy I can see this up to 60MPG without too much effort or speed lost. Try altering your driving style, that's a far better way of getting more from your fuel than swapping car. When I want better economy I drive for it but generally I get to places without sparing the horses ...
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Re: Considering swapping my HDi Xantia for an older XUD dies
Carefull chris.. xac might have a go at you too...
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Re: Considering swapping my HDi Xantia for an older XUD dies
Each to their own Paulcitroenxm wrote:Carefull chris.. xac might have a go at you too...
I'm not sure what I would choose between a 90 HDi and 1.9XUD, most likely the HDi and have a remap.
Don't get me wrong, the XUD certainly has its merits and has proven to be an excellent engine, though I prefer the drive of a good HDi. However, I do find HDis can vary a lot and have driven a few sluggish ones.
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Re: Considering swapping my HDi Xantia for an older XUD dies
On the aside, does the EPIC one pull as well below 1500 rpm as the Bosch one?
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Re: Considering swapping my HDi Xantia for an older XUD dies
Gah! I need a passenger wing! Thanks for looking anyway.citroenxm wrote: Tim, by the way, I pulled the Green wing out the shed and took some pics, its a drivers side wing, but theres a couple of marks on it..
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All I did was point out you were wrongcitroenxm wrote:Carefull chris.. xac might have a go at you too...
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Only me? Because i prefer the hdi.. ?? You always jump on me.. chris also prefers the hdi as do many others. You gonna pounch with bollocks on them aswell?? .......... no thought not..
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Re: Considering swapping my HDi Xantia for an older XUD dies
Would do, haven't seen him spout opinion as fact thoughcitroenxm wrote:Only me? Because i prefer the hdi.. ?? You always jump on me.. chris also prefers the hdi as do many others. You gonna pounch with bollocks on them aswell?? .......... no thought not..
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Re: Considering swapping my HDi Xantia for an older XUD dies
The only way to settle this is with a DANCE-OFF.
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Re: Considering swapping my HDi Xantia for an older XUD dies
lankytim wrote:The only way to settle this is with a DANCE-OFF.
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Re: Considering swapping my HDi Xantia for an older XUD dies
Lmao jus goes to show they are borh great! Just from different decacdes
I see t as 50/50 so even...I would say The same as u differenrrt engines both with they're own advantages...so close its hard to say....
I see t as 50/50 so even...I would say The same as u differenrrt engines both with they're own advantages...so close its hard to say....
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Exclude The epic mind...differen beast totally!
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Re: Considering swapping my HDi Xantia for an older XUD dies
i have been driving the older xud 90 ones. Iver never used a hdi. mines a bosh pump but very basic spec the lowest of the low. I drive 40 miles aday. Would u swap mine for your. But i till need the reare brakes sorting out.lol
Just taxed mine today 126 punds for 6 months
Just taxed mine today 126 punds for 6 months
Re: Considering swapping my HDi Xantia for an older XUD dies
I'm going to be keeping mine for the forseeable now... Took it for a spin out in the countryside in the sun today. It's just a great car to drive AND has the power to overtake the old farts doing 36 on the A roads.
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I would love to test drive a hdi xantia any offers lol