Xantia VSX estate

mark_sp · Unread post by **mark_sp** » 04 Feb 2004, 18:45

I need to swap my hatch for an estate and I keep seeing reasonably priced petrol VSX estates advertised so I have a couple of questions:
are they hydractive ?
If so will they be more trouble than they are worth given their age (cars seem to be always about 1997) ?
Thanks
Mark

ActivaV6uk · Unread post by **ActivaV6uk** » 04 Feb 2004, 21:34

All VSX's are Hydractive if the estate is as good at the VSX hatch your in for a treat! We have a VSX from 96 which is still running great with no suspension faults.
Andy

Homer · Unread post by **Homer** » 04 Feb 2004, 22:46

In '98 the VSX was rebadged Exclusive which is why you don't see any newer.
Be aware that there is a 2.0 Turbo petrol which uses the same engine as the UK Activa. You will often see them advertised as 2L. Not that the turbo should be any problem it is a low pressure unit similar to that used in the Diesels. Does add to the insurance though, but worth it since the estate is actually lighter than the Activa saloon.

DarkendViper · Unread post by **DarkendViper** » 05 Feb 2004, 13:37

I've got a 96 TD VSX Estate and I love it. Had a few minor problems, identifying the hydractive sphere and then trying to get a garage to do it for me. (very short of time). When I got it the ride was hard but after changing all 8 spheres it rides like it's floating on air.
Ste

mark_sp · Unread post by **mark_sp** » 05 Feb 2004, 18:50

Thanks
Mark

rg · Unread post by rg » 05 Feb 2004, 20:56

Folks,
Is there a weakness in estate tailgate seals leading to water ingress?
rg

Homer · Unread post by **Homer** » 05 Feb 2004, 22:36

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Folks,
Is there a weakness in estate tailgate seals leading to water ingress?
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Weakness? more like they are designed to leak.
Inside the door is a polythene membrane, held in place with some nasty black mastic. The purpose of this membrane is to catch water that gets in round the wiper spindle and presumably the bottom seal of the window, and channel it to a couple of drain holes in the bottom of the door. The trouble is the mastic, as any plumber will tell you, has a limited lifespan. Especially given the changes in temperature it is likely to experience.