Difference? Xantia LX to VSX
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Difference? Xantia LX to VSX
Are there any differences between an LX and VSX Xantia apart from the Hydractive suspension, ABS and alloy wheels?
...Or is it just the amount of standard kit included?
The TD LX is going back, as i've got this niggling gut feeling it's not going to be a good car. I want another Xantia TD, but is there any real advantage in going to a higher trim level on an 8-10 year old car?
...Or is it just the amount of standard kit included?
The TD LX is going back, as i've got this niggling gut feeling it's not going to be a good car. I want another Xantia TD, but is there any real advantage in going to a higher trim level on an 8-10 year old car?
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More or less:
LX - Elec front windows + Sunroof
SX - + Elec rear windows, mirrors, better seats, better stereo, most have air-con - climate control on later ones.
VSX - Hydractive + alloys, leather seats an option.
Of course, there are differences over the special editions etc - my 95 LX appears not to have bog standard seats for instance.... All the toys add extra weight and slow it down, and are more to go wrong! I have even seen a version below LX that didn't have electric front windows or remote locking.
More or less:
LX - Elec front windows + Sunroof
SX - + Elec rear windows, mirrors, better seats, better stereo, most have air-con - climate control on later ones.
VSX - Hydractive + alloys, leather seats an option.
Of course, there are differences over the special editions etc - my 95 LX appears not to have bog standard seats for instance.... All the toys add extra weight and slow it down, and are more to go wrong! I have even seen a version below LX that didn't have electric front windows or remote locking.
Early SXs (like mine) don't have aircon as standard. Agree on the better stereo though - it's now fitted to my TD LX...
SX/VSX also have front fog lights, storage pockets in the back of the front seats (I really miss those), rear door bins, better carpet/upholstery and a drivers side vanity mirror (for all the use THAT is!)
The VSX also gets a trip computer( No it doesn't, it's a temperature display [B)]), oil temperature/level gauge, and that wonderful button that turns it into a bouncy castle...
Stu.
SX/VSX also have front fog lights, storage pockets in the back of the front seats (I really miss those), rear door bins, better carpet/upholstery and a drivers side vanity mirror (for all the use THAT is!)
The VSX also gets a trip computer( No it doesn't, it's a temperature display [B)]), oil temperature/level gauge, and that wonderful button that turns it into a bouncy castle...
Stu.
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Whoops - I made a mistake! The '93 TD VSX I looked at a few months ago had an LCD display at the bottom of the tacho, which was blank when I drove the car. I made the assumption that that was what it was - although I couldn't make it work either...
Just had a look in the manual, and it says it's an exterior ambient temperature display.
My mistake, sorry if I got your hopes up...
Stu.
Just had a look in the manual, and it says it's an exterior ambient temperature display.
My mistake, sorry if I got your hopes up...
Stu.
I went for a 1997 1.9LX Temptation partly because I had been recommended to avoid any ABS equiped version. The beauty of this model in my humble opinion is that you can have the air con which we like without the ABS. It has just enough electrics to feel slightly luxurious without having too much to go wrong!
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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by alexx</i>
Try the handbrake next time [:D]
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Yeah, I've resorted to taking out the ABS fuse before now. Haven't needed to this year.
Try the handbrake next time [:D]
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Yeah, I've resorted to taking out the ABS fuse before now. Haven't needed to this year.
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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by lhm_leak</i>
Whoops - I made a mistake! The '93 TD VSX I looked at a few months ago had an LCD display at the bottom of the tacho, which was blank when I drove the car. I made the assumption that that was what it was - although I couldn't make it work either...
Just had a look in the manual, and it says it's an exterior ambient temperature display.
My mistake, sorry if I got your hopes up...
Stu.
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Wish the ambient temp gauge would work on mine...getting annoyed by its constant flashing!
So far, my 94'VSX seems to have the following over the old LX;
Better seats (but not heated - option?)
Hydractive (doesn't seem to work, but think the extra spheres are flat anyway)
Rear Leccy windows
Better (RDS) stereo (non-functional - replaced with Sony MP3 player anyway)
ABS
Front fogs
Leccy mirrors
Variable Intermittant Wiper
Alloys
So far, so good anyway!
Whoops - I made a mistake! The '93 TD VSX I looked at a few months ago had an LCD display at the bottom of the tacho, which was blank when I drove the car. I made the assumption that that was what it was - although I couldn't make it work either...
Just had a look in the manual, and it says it's an exterior ambient temperature display.
My mistake, sorry if I got your hopes up...
Stu.
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Wish the ambient temp gauge would work on mine...getting annoyed by its constant flashing!
So far, my 94'VSX seems to have the following over the old LX;
Better seats (but not heated - option?)
Hydractive (doesn't seem to work, but think the extra spheres are flat anyway)
Rear Leccy windows
Better (RDS) stereo (non-functional - replaced with Sony MP3 player anyway)
ABS
Front fogs
Leccy mirrors
Variable Intermittant Wiper
Alloys
So far, so good anyway!
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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by BonceChops</i>
The ABS is great in the snow - it feels like the brakes are doing nothing at all.
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As far as I am aware the ABS is designed to 'know' when you are on a really slippery surface like snow and doesn't activate at all. So you get a traditional Citroen sensitive braking and the wheels lock up (which in deep snow stops you more quickly than rolling wheels). Taking the fuse out isn't the solution, driving more slowly is.
The ABS is great in the snow - it feels like the brakes are doing nothing at all.
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As far as I am aware the ABS is designed to 'know' when you are on a really slippery surface like snow and doesn't activate at all. So you get a traditional Citroen sensitive braking and the wheels lock up (which in deep snow stops you more quickly than rolling wheels). Taking the fuse out isn't the solution, driving more slowly is.