Shame About The Maligned Xsara

[pork_pie]

Finally parting with my Citroen Xsara after 18 months.

Was going to keep it for another 5 years but the cost of running it plus the final value of it meant I would lose a lot of money. I also feel that even though its driven gently, somethings gonna cave in and would land me with a 4 figure bill.

Citroens are great value but we know they recoup the money by what they charge for servicing.

Done 30000 miles in 18 months and the 25+37.5k service set me back about £500 and £350 respectively. Bought the car as a second hand buy in Feb 2004 for £8000.

Now it is worth half that.

I will forever be tempted by a C4 but I will never trust a Citroen again. The electrics are cack and the service and workmanship lags behind a lot except Fiat, Pug, Renault (Rubbish), Merc and Alfa.....

This Xsara has been the best Cit I have driven by a country mile and I hope the next owner appreciates it as much as I did.

[wozza]

My Renault (Rubbish) has been perfect amazing service from them as well. Anytime i had a problem it was booked in next day and sorted.

Same with the brava i had both cars were bought new and were sold after 3 years my clio and brava never had any serious problems with either of them.

And most cars rarely keep there value now. Just driving them off the forecourt knocks a couple grand off.

The C4 though has got great build quality then again i dont have a problem with my clio i know some people have had terrible clios but mine doesnt even have a rattle after 3 years.

Also the xsara's worth a little less than most cars due to its desirability or lack there of. Unfortunately.

My clio is still worth £5k and i paid £8k for it. not bad for a 3 year old car to only lose 3 grand.