Is the Citroën Xantia a future classic ?

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Re: Is the Citroën Xantia a future classic ?

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Classic they are in a way of course. That suspension makes it different. As long as you think it classic, that is what matters.
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I had a search of ‘Xantia’ on BBC Top Gear’s website and got a return of 2 results :roll: a mention of Bertone’s involvement…
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Definitely an overlooked car but I’m a fan, having had 4 now over a 19 year period my current HDi approaching 10 years of ownership - which will be the longest I’ve ever owned any vehicle ….
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I think my Activa was the longest I ever owned a vehicle. Not quite as long as you Skull but close - 9 years...

Goes without saying really, I'm a fan too :)
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Re: Is the Citroën Xantia a future classic ?

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The Xantia is too rare now to make an impact in the general classic car scène. The Activa is unusual enough to have an ongoing following and probably inflating values. The V6 deserves to be a classic but...

I am still waiting...
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