I want to Cry

Koukku · Unread post by **Koukku** » 08 Jan 2009, 08:39

I think the flap came with the original adapter piece you had to fit if you wanted to change the original cassette/cd/radio unit to something standard sized.

And wasn't the spoiler also fitted on "normal" Xantia Turbo CT?

Unread post by **RichardW** » 08 Jan 2009, 11:34

My 2001 X reg non-activa

has a flap fitted as standard - the radio is a standard fit DIN unit (knicked from Pug?) rather than the oversize jobbie that used to be fitted. I junked the original radio though as it didn't have a code and I wanted a CD player. Getting in the mass of wiring and box of tricks that makes the steering wheel controls work with the replacement was a challenge, and means that sometimes the flap won't stay down

One of the list of jobs to do is to rationalise the wiring a bit....

BernieLugg · Unread post by **BernieLugg** » 08 Jan 2009, 17:38

My 2000 W plate HDi came with flappy cover as standard on the original radio, but had to be changed to a dealer supplied different flappy cover thing when I fitted a Sony head unit which was a standard DIN size.

andmcit · Unread post by **andmcit** » 11 Jan 2009, 11:03

Now £595

With pictures of the Queen in your hand, I reckon you'd be able to buy
this at or below £500...

Wonder if he takes part ex?

Nah, it's an aircon not 'roof car and I like sunroofs and what the hell is a
Full Electric Window System; it can't be if you can look through them but
not wind them down!

Andrew

Quackers · Unread post by **Quackers** » 11 Jan 2009, 23:07

£595, its just teasing me

i have like no spare cash!

I hope it does not get much cheaper of 205 drivers will eye up a W reg with the optional leather!

andmcit · Unread post by **andmcit** » 11 Jan 2009, 23:43

Why?

Do they use the leather seats as well - I've only seen the seats sold or scrapped?

Andrew

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 12 Jan 2009, 06:05

andmcit wrote: Do they use the leather seats as well

Sometimes. I've heard of XM leathers being squeezed into a 205...

Toby_HDi · Unread post by **Toby_HDi** » 12 Jan 2009, 06:33

Hmmmmmmmmm, I am starting to come round to the idea I want another car while I sort mine out....

red_dwarfers · Unread post by **red_dwarfers** » 12 Jan 2009, 07:22

Toby_HDi wrote:Hmmmmmmmmm, I am starting to come round to the idea I want another car while I sort mine out....

Go on Toby, you know you want to

At least we know it will be looked after

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 12 Jan 2009, 08:06

Toby_HDi wrote:Hmmmmmmmmm, I am starting to come round to the idea I want another car while I sort mine out....

You know it makes sense Toby!

Quackers · Unread post by **Quackers** » 12 Jan 2009, 08:51

Toby_HDi wrote:Hmmmmmmmmm, I am starting to come round to the idea I want another car while I sort mine out....

At that price can you really go wrong? That car was almost £20,000 9 years ago. Its a bargain.

Toby_HDi · Unread post by **Toby_HDi** » 12 Jan 2009, 20:52

Seems to be a concencus of go for it

I am very tempted. 112 miles, not that far really.

Hehehe....you lot really shoudln't be encouraging me

Sl4yer · Unread post by **Sl4yer** » 12 Jan 2009, 21:37

If you've got the space to park it when you're driving something more sensible, and you KNOW it will probably cost you a few quid to keep it at it's best, go for it. The Activa is an incredibly talented car.

If you can use your bike most of the time anyway, dump the diesel!

James

andmcit · Unread post by **andmcit** » 15 Jan 2009, 11:05

Well, it's gone so either it's been sold or the seller can't be bothered with
paying to advertise it all the time!

Andrew

andmcit · Unread post by **andmcit** » 15 Jan 2009, 11:16

You know the old saying, careful for what you wish for...

well, I bought that 56k mile V6 24v Xantia at Xmas and feel a tad disappointed.
OK, it IS brilliant BUT somehow I was expecting MORE!! Not sure exactly what
but I can't wait to get behind the wheel of my Activa!! Yes, truly!

There's nothing wrong with the car and the engine and gearbox are effeortless
and smooth and the growl of the engine is fantastic - it's just I don't seem to
get on with the autobox and much prefer manuals! Do'h. Why did they lumber
ALL UK v6's with an autobox when the Pug 406 is a manual?

So. In my personal road test with an Activa back to back with a 24v Exclusive
I'd go for the Activa!! Time will tell but the Activa blew me away immediately
after purchasing it but the V6 hasn't - maybe it's more a 'grower'?

Anyone else here with both a 24v and an Activa back to back?

Andrew