Xantia Berline or Break?

marsalek · Unread post by **marsalek** » 15 Aug 2003, 18:41

Hello everybody, am in two minds which Xantia to buy: Berline or Break. Which one has better riding comfort, which is easier to drive? What about parking and rear view? Before I had a Berline and liked its shape, but might need more space for kids that we expect to have within 2 to 3 years. What are your opinions?
Best regards, Karel

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 15 Aug 2003, 20:07

If I had the choise - I'd instantly go for the Break - simply for the more spacy inner - ESPECIALLY if planning for family growth.
(BTW : all the best on your family plans [;)])

Homer · Unread post by **Homer** » 16 Aug 2003, 01:51

I'll second that. The break (estate over here) boot is a great place to change nappies.
As for parking etc. The break is longer but doesn't have the annoying blind spots caused by the C pillars on the saloon.

AlanBP · Unread post by **AlanBP** » 19 Aug 2003, 18:21

Estate (Break) definietly. If you take little tots bikes etc the roof line is lower at the back in the saloon. You can get a lot more in the estate. I had a BX saloon & after 2 years switched to the estate as it was a lot more flexible.
I'm actually likely to be looking for a Xantia estate for my wife soon.
Alan P

benj · Unread post by **benj** » 20 Aug 2003, 17:43

who said romance was dead!

marsalek · Unread post by **marsalek** » 25 Aug 2003, 18:13

Thanks folks for your opinions, I also find break more "usable", and although the saloon is nicer, I decided to buy myself a break. Nevertheless the prices of Xantias has rapidly grown since last winter (in 12/2002 I bought X2, 40 t. km, 1/2001 for 11500 EUR and now similar cars cost between 13000 and 14000 EUR). Looks like a big hunger for Xantias

Karel