Xsara question

Unread post by **boroboy** » 04 Aug 2006, 19:32

Hi all,
Is there much difference between the 99 Xsara 1.4 & the new shape 01 Xsara 1.4? Apart from the obvious face lift. Same engine? Interior?

Thinking about changing my 99 Xsara for a newer lower mileage 01 Xsara.

New to Citroens you see

Thanks.

Stuart McB · Unread post by **Stuart McB** » 05 Aug 2006, 17:12

More cowling over the engine I belive.

bencowell · Unread post by **bencowell** » 06 Aug 2006, 00:23

All the electronics were revised to be similar to the Picasso and C5
The suspension is supposed to be different
I think all new Xsara come on 15" wheels (same size as old VTS i think)
Many specification differences
Longer service intervals??
Better headlamps
Possibility of 2.0 HDI 110 (Fast!)

Unread post by **boroboy** » 06 Aug 2006, 07:58

bencowell,
Thanks for the info.

Unread post by **boroboy** » 06 Aug 2006, 08:00

Stuart McB'
Thanks for the reply.

bencowell · Unread post by **bencowell** » 06 Aug 2006, 09:03

In 2001 I had the choice of paying £1000 more for a Y reg 1.4 L (no luxuries but new shape) than a v reg 1.4 west coast with air con.

I chose the older car just to get the luxuries.

The Xsara is pretty plain but is reliable. Why not consider a C5? They don't cost much more to buy or run.

Unread post by **boroboy** » 06 Aug 2006, 21:22

bencowell,
Thanks for the reply. I own a 99 Xsara 1.4 LX (no aircon). Have seen a 2001 Xsara 1.4, with 30,000 miles on the clock, one owner & FSH going for £2,300, in a garage. Thought that was a good buy, wouldn't get a C5 for that. Don't get me wrong, I do like the C5's, C2's (GT) & the C3's.