Citroen ZX TD
12 August 2004, 10:31 PM
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I had one about 6 years ago - was the Avantage spec - 1.9TD. Felt quick (!!) after the diesel BX I'd had before. Very comfortable - reasonable spec inside - decent sized boot. Engine wise - not as refined as modern diesels, but still reasonably quick, and ecomonical - think I used to get near 50mpg. Handled well enough and was easy to drive. I liked it. If you want a sportier looking model, get the Volcane TD, though the engine is the same as in the Avantage.
13 August 2004, 09:35 AM
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Mate had one of the ZX Volcane's - 1.9 Turbo Deisel, the "sporty" one. If you're after economy I wouldn't bother - he reckoned it was no better than the Petrol Golf he had before it. Said it was slightly better if you didn't use Turbo but seeing as it came it at 2000rpm you didn't have a lot of choice.
13 August 2004, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by messiah
Mate had one of the ZX Volcane's - 1.9 Turbo Deisel, the "sporty" one. If you're after economy I wouldn't bother - he reckoned it was no better than the Petrol Golf he had before it. Said it was slightly better if you didn't use Turbo but seeing as it came it at 2000rpm you didn't have a lot of choice.
13 August 2004, 03:22 PM
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Brilliant car - its basically a 305 (not a 306 
) underneath. Great engine. Nice and light therefore lots of poke. Responds well to tuning... bargain car for the $$$'s
But get it checked for rust etc - as its french the parts are dear
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) underneath. Great engine. Nice and light therefore lots of poke. Responds well to tuning... bargain car for the $$$'sBut get it checked for rust etc - as its french the parts are dear
Jza
13 August 2004, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Jza
Brilliant car - its basically a 305 (not a 306 ) underneath.
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) underneath. Jza
The ZX is a very good car in Volcane guise. The handling is razor sharp, and the steering is nigh on perfect. Mine was a 1.9i petrol, but the diesel shouldn't be much different, even if the lump is heavier and less powerful.
Go for it.
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13 August 2004, 08:53 PM
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I had a Volcane TD which was a great car apart from a few electrical problems where it kept blowing fuses for the rear lights.
It had bags of torque and was very reliable.
It had bags of torque and was very reliable.
14 August 2004, 09:18 AM
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carl - sorry; i've decided to keep it for another year. just had a bit of work done on it (engine mounts and front wheel bearings). i am on a bit of a mission to save up some money at the moment, so the 406 is still making a lot of sense.
good luck in your car hunting.
good luck in your car hunting.
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