Not a BX - Xantia Activa

Jmcc · Post by **Jmcc** » Fri Dec 30, 2011 3:47 pm

Just spotted this, might be of interest to someone:

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewit ... cmd=VIDESC

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Fri Dec 30, 2011 3:53 pm

Non mobile link. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-Xanti ... 0755802064

Tempting!!

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Fri Dec 30, 2011 3:58 pm

Blimey, that's cheap!

Paul296 · Post by **Paul296** » Fri Dec 30, 2011 3:59 pm

Looks very tidy and very cheap. I think you'd have to be very brave or very knowledgable to buy that. Like all Xantias IMHO they're either the best car you ever bought or the source of financial ruin! I still love 'em (though I wouldn't chance my arm with an Activa)

Post by **Tim Leech** » Fri Dec 30, 2011 4:07 pm

Be careful, Xantias can be VERY expensive to mend if you dont have the right kit, the Activa doubly so.

Have to say I wasnt that impressed when I drove one, no quicker in my opinion than a BX TD and unless you fly round corners at speed the Trick suspension is rather pointless. I do like Xantias, and they are alluringly cheap, but unless you can mend it yourself, dont.

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Fri Dec 30, 2011 4:11 pm

I certainly do hurtle around bends at speed! I'm very aware of their tricky nature though, but at that price, it's almost worth just taking a punt. Would probably break for close to that price I would have thought.

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Fri Dec 30, 2011 5:52 pm

I'm heading to Birmingham next weekend if you need a lift Ian....

bx petrol auto saloon · Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:34 pm

Dear All.
Lovely looking cars the Xantia,s, but the first thing I would want to
check, before you buy would be the clutch

it,s most probably
shot.

for that kind of money

Vince.

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:05 pm

At that money, not sure I'd care as long as it had enough bite to get me home. Sadly, this plan has been vetoed by the other half, who's far too bloody sensible sometimes! (can't really complain, she has allowed me to buy a CX Familiale and an Alfa Romeo V6 as well as talk her into buying a Citroen H van over the years!)

Post by **Tim Leech** » Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:22 pm

I would keep the money on one side to get the estate ship shape Ian, other Activas will be along, yours is THE only Mk1 Estate left!

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 1:10 am

Roverman wrote:Have to say I wasnt that impressed when I drove one, no quicker in my opinion than a BX TD and unless you fly round corners at speed the Trick suspension is rather pointless.

Are you on crack today Tim?!

I could not disagree more with just about everything you've written there mate!

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:15 am

Lots of pain killers for the broken arm but no crack, my mate Jon Self has one, 150bhp in a car weight 1300kgs isnt quick! Smooth drive yes but after all the hype I expected something alot quicker, fantastic handling on a track yes, but in the real world?

My 19GT is much more responsive.

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 4:27 pm

Activas aren't at home on tracks. They weigh around 1400kg and have tall gearing with a lazy engine. they're more like diesels really. The suspension is immense, with comfort and stability like you wouldn't believe. It's not responsive because it's a fat lazy xantia....of course a GT will feel more responsive, it's two thirds the weight. I think you need a proper one on one session with one on a fast, undulating twisty A road.

Jayboy · Post by **Jayboy** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:08 pm

The Activa rarely feels quick unless you use alot of revs. That is down to the fact that it is a big fat Xantia with long gearing as has been said, but also the lack of fuss it makes about gathering speed. However you can drive them ridiculously fast through the twisties with no more effort than pootling around town

bxzx16v · Post by **bxzx16v** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:48 pm

What a crazy price for such a capable car , great colour too

Mark

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