Cavalier replacement

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Tue 2 Oct 2001 10:10  Back Top End
Re: Cavalier replacement - David Woollard
Chris,

If I read the question correctly that you want to trade sideways then any "posh" car will have to be very old/rough.

What could suit is a 95/96 TD Citroen Xantia SX. They do have their maintenance moments but you will be getting a roomy well trimmed interior, sharper handling than the Cavalier, good economy from a very well proven engine, rust free body, super ride.

You should look for one with a service history and up to 80,000 miles in a good colour. Check the timing belt and major 72,000 mile service have been completed or budget £250 - £400 for a garage to do this.

Thing is about one this age...as long as the battery is good and you wait 5 secs for the glowplugs it will start and run forever without ECU and petrol engine niggles.

It is still a point everyone has to learn that ECU fuel injection in old cheap cars is going to be a major problem in years to come, often they aren't worth fixing.

David
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Cavalier replacement  chris madley Tue 2 Oct 2001 04:12
Re: Cavalier replacement  Andrew Bairsto Tue 2 Oct 2001 07:10
Re: Cavalier replacement  Andy P Tue 2 Oct 2001 07:35
Re: Cavalier replacement  Richard Hall Tue 2 Oct 2001 09:19
Re: Cavalier replacement  David Woollard Tue 2 Oct 2001 10:10
Re: Cavalier replacement  Andrew Wills Tue 2 Oct 2001 10:07
Re: Cavalier replacement  chris madley Tue 2 Oct 2001 19:24
Cavalier replacement  David Lacey Tue 2 Oct 2001 23:22
Audi 80TDi vs Citroen Xantia TD.  David Woollard Wed 3 Oct 2001 18:34
Re: Audi 80TDi vs Citroen Xantia TD.  Richard Hall Wed 3 Oct 2001 21:55
Re: Audi 80TDi vs Citroen Xantia TD.  David Woollard Wed 3 Oct 2001 23:31
Re: Audi 80TDi vs Citroen Xantia TD.  chris madley Fri 5 Oct 2001 02:34
Re: Audi 80TDi vs Citroen Xantia TD.  ROBIN Tue 9 Oct 2001 01:53