Xantia Dilema - Which should i Buy?

[martyhopkirk]

Im after a Xant
Im going to eBay my ZX diesel off.
I was after a 1.9TD xant, but ive been to see a lovely 2.0 petrol dimension Xant (R plate) with only 48k and FCSH....... Im in a dilema
The Petrol Xant is cheap (£1100 with no trade in)
BUT, will it tow?
Ive not been able to try it as theres no tow bar, previously when i looked at a 1.8 everyone said go for the diesel.... does anyone have a 2.0 petro xant they use for towing? it needs to pull 1100kg effectivly up hill and down dale
Its a nice shade of red too............
decisions decisions....

[JohnD]

If you are going to tow with your Xantia, to my mind, the diesel is the one to go for. A 1.9TD would cope easily with 1100Kgs. Expect around 42 solo and 30mpg with the trailer.

[David W]

I've probably given advice on this before, and said that I'd prefer the diesel...both to use everyday and to tow.
But the petrol 2.0 will also tow very well and I doubt you get a R-reg diesel with 48K and Cit history for £1100.
So if you like it why not buy it?
David

[joyful]

suggest you look at the di vsx on the sale forum from myheadhurts. looks safe bet....and it has tpowbar if you want!!

[martinp]

I have a 1998 petrol 2.0 litre turbo estate (TurboCT engine) which I use to tow a 1200kg caravan. It tows like a dream, but the fuel costs are high (around 20 mpg!)

[Homer]

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The Petrol Xant is cheap (£1100 with no trade in)
BUT, will it tow?
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My brother tows OK with a 2.0 Pug 405 and that's an auto. He has also towed with a 2.0 8valve XM (auto) but it struggled on long climbs and eventually blew the gearbox (I did warn him to get an oil cooler fitted).
But a diesel would be better.