I ordered one at the UK motor show to replace my Eclat. After the test drive, I was underwhelmed and disappointed with the front wheel drive. I couldn’t justify the large cost difference especially when I consider that the Eclat out handled the new Elan. I ended up buying a second hand Ferrari 308GTB. Another story and one that I’d wished I’d started earlier. 😎 BTW my Eclat was the best handling car. Even after 3 Ferraris.
Hi, I own a Citroen XM Y4 V6 (1998 with facelift and the newer V6) since November 2018 and use it as my daily. Most of your video is very informative and accurate. But as @famousutopias I have to absolutely argue your comment that the suspension is dangerous! 11th July 2020, we were on a dead straight A-category road at the allowed 100kph when just in front of us an SUV pulled out of the forest. There was no visible junction and I checked later it was a tiny forest road with a no entry sign. I could not expect that. Heading straight towards that SUV I could slow down to around 80-85kph, then I had to decide in an instant: Either crash head on into him or steer to the ditch. Head on at that speed I would not have survived, so I went for the ditch. Ditch spit me out the other side, I even had to steer accordingly as the road itself was dead straight. This XM allowed me that. I hardly even felt it in the steering wheel, XM ploughed through that ditch at 80kph as if it was nothing. I am absolutely convinced every other car I ever had before, that included the XM-sister Peugeot 605, a Peugeot 205 GTI, a 4x4 Subaru Impreza, would have rolled in that moment. The XM simply was not botherted by it at all! I had a 15 months old baby on board! This XM not only saved my life, it changed the life of my son forever! Accepted mine is the newer Y4 (1994 facelift) with the hydractive2 suspension, I would not be able to tell you how bad an early Y3 was in conering. But I do doubt a lot it was bad. Ever heard of the Elch/Mouse test the XM’s little sister Xantia Activa is to the day the best and safest car ever in this test. This Xantia is also 1998 and did not even have ESP. And this test is about cornering, hardly possible that a Xantia without ESP beats Ferraris, Porsches and the likes if the base car was so dangerous? Another observation is: Why do people think Citroen HP is not sporty? Again mine is 1998, so sadly I do not have the DIRAVI steering any more. But what everybody forgets: The brakes going over the HP means the big Citroens do not actually have a brake server. No brake server means yes a little more foot power, but far less brake pedal travel, firmer pedal, the LHM oil instead of brake fluid means it doesn’t attract water, it will never boil, never vapourise. It is always the same accurate brake feel! It simply does not know brake fading! Even if you load the rear, more weight on the rear = more pressure on the rear = more brake bias to the rear, the car always behaves the same and is super easy to handle. I had a Peugeot 205 GTI before and of course it would be brave to say the XM is as sporty. But the 205 GTI had a short wheel base, was nippy but also bouncy on the rear axle and that could indeed be dangerous at high speeds. The XM has not only the stiff and accurate brake pedal, bumps and holes on the entry of a corner just do not impress her one bit! Absolutely nobody with common suspension manages a combination of soft ride and sporty accuracy like that at all! The car is functional as well with its tailgate, large boot (biggest estate, though mine is a conventional one) and I keep hearing auto testers saying it feels much smaller than it is, which is pretty much hitting the point. I had the 605 before, I had it for 8 years, I loved the 605, but the 605 did feel like a heavy car and still would not have safed my and Julian’s life on that 11th July 2020! I loved that 605 to bits, I had it many years, but the XM is more functrional, more comfy, but most surpising of all: a lot more sporty, engaging and fun to drive! Nearly like a 205 GTI, only safer too! Where the 205 GTI was wild and fun, yes the XM is less wild, but carries my kid, pram and luggage and it still is a lot of fun! Vandalising corners the 205 GTI gets unsettled, the XM doesn’t get unsettled at all and its brakes are way more accurate and pointy too, and that exactly because of the HP! Final remark: RELIABILITY: The system is even quite simple, but a Citroen trademark. It is tricky for nobody else developped into this direction (sadly not even Citroen after falling into Peugeot’s claws). YES: If you lose pressure you do have a serious problem, suspension, steering, brakes, all gone at once... But what people overlook: This system runs on 120 bars pressure. The pipes are stainless steel and constantly filled with mineral oil. They do not rust! Not even after 26 years (which is the age of my XM). If there is a leak, then it is a return pipe, they are made of rubber and yes they do age, but you can basically fix that with a piece of garden hose! Maybe that is over simplified. But I hope I gave an understandable description why this system is so great, and in fact simple, and in fact not dangerous at all. @famousutopias had his life saved twice, I had my life saved and my son was saved from becoming an orphan aged 15 months. There is a reason why I will never ever forget the date 11th July 2020! This suspension system is neither dangerous, nor complicated, sorry! This car saved my life and changed the life of a loving son who was at that point only 15 months old! It saved my entire family! This wet grass deep ditch, I still can’t believe she just ploughed through as if it was nothing. Come the next corner, she still is sharp and fun to the day! HP Citroens are comfy? They are far far more than that, they are safe and fun, right in contrary to your video!
you sound like you have crap in your mouth. you have such an acent on top of the slurred words and high pitch voice you cannot be undersood. when you can speak clear english then do a video otherwise there is nothing to learn from you.
I bought an 05 clk500 add these cars are a dream to drive. What's the best car I've ever driven by Miles the price was shockingly low. They handle like a dream. It won't outrun a mustang GT in a straight line but it will blow it away in the curves... And you'll be comfortable and in style. If you want the sports car version you should go for an 08 CLK 550. But I'm absolutely in love with these cars
man my father used to have an Lancia Delta HPE 1.6 and since then im in love with that car unfortunet there are not many in good conditions anymore shame for those that dont know about Lancia Delta Integrale. great video by the way
I've owned my 1997 S8 for 11 years and it never gets boring. I think this is due to the way it delivers the power. It's only 40 BHP more than the 4.2 A8 but it's a completely different driving experience. The A8 accelerates very smoothly, but the S8 surges forward with such ferocious power and just keeps accelerating. I used to be a mechanic and carry out my own maintenance, but due to back and hip problems I can no longer do it so a friend of mine who owns a garage is now carrying out some work for me. I decided to get as much done as my money would allow. The car is having 4 new springs, 4 new shock absorbers, all new suspension arms, 4 new brake discs, 4 new brake calipers, new brake pads all round, 2 new handbrake cables, a new serpentine belt, new cambelt, new water pump, new thermostat and all new idlers, tensioners and pulleys. I can just about handle the spark plugs, oil, and new filters myself. It's been very costly just buying the parts (I got them from Autodoc in Germany) but the labour for the work isn't costing too much as my friend is fitting it in around other jobs. The car also has a full length Milltek stainless steel exhaust which sounds beautiful without being intrusive. I would thoroughly recommend getting an S8 D2, they look amazing and go like a rocket. Thank you for an excellent video, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I know it's technically a W209 and not a W208, but 2005 CLK 55 AMG Avantgarde Sport with 182,283k miles on her and zero check engine lights, running like new still and she loves to stretch her legs still! :)
@@wurstmotors выходил на хозяина порядка пяти лет назад с предложением покупки, получил категорический отказ. В настоящее время автомобиль восстановлению не подлежит, а жаль.
These is a very unique car , when I was living in Europe T 613 was my favorite car, I never heard about T 700 , only her in US , I wish I can have one and I am very proud of Tatra cars .
I wouldn’t characterize the suspension and handling of a hydropneumatic Citroen as. “Dangerous”. That’s the most wrong headed thing I’ve ever heard. I credit that suspension and brakes with saving my life on two occasions in the DS. I’m in the USA so I’ve never driven an XM. But I have driven CX and GS and owned DS, ID, and SM. Still have an ID19. I assume the XM suspension brakes & steering performs at least as well as those much older models. Outside of that, this video is generally very informative.
Po té SERESOVSKE revoluci, se Tatra dostala do ZKURVENYCH usa opičích pracek !!! Před 10 lety, těsně před krachem, se vrátila Čechům. První model, jménem Fénix, je VÝSTIŽNÝ !!! ZKURVENA usa !!! FUCKYNG 🌈, eu, usa, nato, ukr, 🌈 FASSISMUS!!!.
Just bought CLK 320 for 500e. Seller told it engine had stalled and wouldn't start. He took it to local shop for diagnose and it had fault codes for misfiring and 2. O2-sensor. I borrowed coils and maf from my other CLK. Still had same problems. Then i realised tank might be filled with diesel, because it was smoking very heavily on every start and smelled like old diesel, and these problems started right after he filled up the tank. After flushing fuel system with 98, it started, but was running badly and smoking. After idling for a while it was running much better, then the smoke went away and now it runs like new!
Great video, very accurate data! I own a '92 excel S.E. RHD that was British born and then later imported to Germany. Then imported again by me to the states and one of the very few U.S. based owners. I know of ~10 excels in the country now. Very reliable car, so fun amd always getting looks and comments.
Love this video! Totaly affirmative with your words, because I'm one of the owner of Lancia Kappa kombi 2.4 jtd and it is awesome car to ride! Mainly because the ride is so calm and the car seats are so comfortable. Thank you.
I have owned an Audi 100 2,3E 5 Cylinder from1992 for many years now. I is maybe the best looking Audi of it's model in Denmark. Right now i am rebuilding the engine and mounting new shocks all around to get a more feel of the road and make it a bit more sporty handling. I will also fit a rustfree Simons sports exhaust. I love this car...❤️...
I drive a 200 Kompressor with a 5 speed manual and I gotta say, me and my brother literally revived this car. I got it for very cheap, but we had to put a lot of work into it and it ain't even 100% yet. Once it is "100%" I will be modifying it.
The first European car I bought. Went from a 68 442 to an 81 Scirocco and I have to say it remains one of my favorite cars. Obviously not as fast as the 442 but honestly just as much fun to drive. I even got 39 mpg. I have seriously kicked around getting another one.
Series 1 had metal bumpers and extractor vent in D pillar was also metal. Indicator repeater ahead of front wheels. Instrument panel had light grey backing details. Needles were white. Fuel tank was plastic. Gearbox was 4.3:1 with close ratios. Series 2 had plastic bumpers with over-riders. Upholstery was tweed. Indicator repeaters moved after of front wheels. Instrument background was all black. Needles were orange. Fuel tank was metal. Gearbox changed to 3.8:1 with wider ratios (1.6, 1.8 & 2.0). Headlamp wash-wipe on 1.8 & 2.0 and clear front indicators. Series 3 had squarer bumpers with more grey/gray and no over-riders. Rear fog lamp(s) added to plastic panel which housed rear registration plate.
