1993 Citroen XM Comfort 2.oi

Summary:

Best ride ever

Faults:

The (suspension) spheres were in a poor condition when I bought the car.

The cat was in a poor condition when I bought the car.

The dashboard lights were in a poor condition when I bought the car.

General Comments:

When the suspension is in good condition there is no better ride. Some additional power would be fine, specially when you visit Germany now and then, 190 km/h seems low compared to the competition. The bodywork is great, I will never have to fear rust from appearing. The costs after purchasing were high, but I had anticipated this. The cost of purchasing were low so this compensates. If possible try to find a good service station, that is NOT always the Cit dealer.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th December, 2002

1990 Citroen XM Ambiance 2.0

Summary:

A very nice, but underestimated car which doesn't deserve its bad reputation

Faults:

Nothing went wrong since I owned it.

When I bought it:

ABS was not working.

The airco is disabled (needs a refill probably)

The suspension computer was disconnected (sticks in "sport" mode all the time)

General Comments:

I really like this car a lot. Old XMs can be bought for a small amount of money, and they have a reputation to be very unreliable (especially the earlier models like mine) but I never had any problems with it so far.

The 2.0 motor from the Ambiance model has a little more power than the standard 2.0. I'd say that this one is not very fast, but strong enough for the car because it's not a car for racing around anyway. It's made for very relaxed driving (the automatic transmission suits this car well).

The luxury level of the Ambiance is very nice: many unnecessary, but nice-to-have accesoiries (like electrically adjustable seats and the 13th window) The only thing that would add something for me is cruise control.

I like the design, I like to drive it and overall, the cost (maintainance and fuel) is not as high as I expected it to be.

I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a luxury car with the most comfortable drive, but can live with some small issues and can do some of the small repairs (minor electrical faults) him/herself.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th August, 2002

1991 Citroen XM 2.1 D-12

Summary:

If your not in a hurry, a good XM

Faults:

Nothing at all.

General Comments:

This non-turbo 2.1 diesel has not enough power for this type of car.

It is fuel efficient.

Comfort with a big C (of Citroen).

So slow even a Lada is faster at the traffic lights.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th March, 2001

29th May 2001, 08:04

Hello,

I also have a 1991 model D12 XM. It is absolutely true that one shouldn't be in too much of a hurry. The non-turbo diesel XM is like a sofa on wheels and quite gutless on hills. It can sometimes be positively dangerous to overtake on normal roads at intermediate speeds.

This being said, it has a fair turn of speed on the motorway and its roadholding allows fast curves to be taken even faster than average.

For: Comfort, roadholding, style (class), a lot of car for the money. The power problem aside, it's a great tow car.

Against: Lack of power, engine noise at certain speeds, poor rear visibility. The permanently lit dash seems a waste of time and bulbs, half of which now need changing.

As for reliability: Since new it has had all the spheres renewed once, the electro-magnetic fuel cut-off failed once and it has just broken down with a seized fuel pump (6 000 Francs to repair).

Would I buy another one? Yes, but with a turbo. On the other hand, my wife doesn't like it!

Yours,

Denis Malloch Lawson

Lyon - France.

15th Dec 2003, 11:58

I find myself agreeing with both the above.

I have a 1991 "chaise lounge" on wheels... overtaking on country roads is not advisable!!!... even around tractors and mopeds!!!

It is beautiful to look at and drives like a dream.

Best value for money car ever!!!

Only 36 minor problems so far... in about 36 months of driving!!!... I can live with that.

Good strong car... In a head on collision with Mercedes van 2 years ago I walked away without as much as a headache... the repairs have brought back a smile to the face of my friend!!!

When the C6 comes out... I'll get myself the petrol engine version... and with a little luck I will put the tractor where he belongs... In my rear view mirror.

Thanks for the chuckle.