Buying a new car...

[Spastik_Roach]

Before I say anything I promise this won't turn into anything like Zytek's million page nightmare! (although he did get a merc in the end..)

Incase any of you don't know I've sold my old Sigma (and didn't get that Toyota Cressida...turned out to be a lemon). I've found this nice little Citroen ZX Citroen zx aura 1996 for sale - TradeMe.co.nz - New Zealand and I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with them or knowledge. Its a pretty reasonable price especially considering the KM's. any info would be greatly appreciated!

[pimento]

I like it.. it's something different and unusual. Aren't they notorious for being super dodgy?

[Ferrer]

It's not an AX, but a ZX. I don't have experience with them, other than a friend of mine used to have one and it was fine.

Not the most interesting car in the world, but it'll do what it's supposed to do I guess.

[Spastik_Roach]

It's not an AX, but a ZX

My bad!

Its what I'm looking for. It'd be nice to get something interesting but in my price range thats more or less spelling trouble. Easier to get this for a while and sell it when I can afford something funner. I hope its not super dodgy! I read some reviews and while they're not without their problems, its nothing too bad, especially at the KM's its at now.

[Dantera22B]

my friend's dad had one which we borrowed to do a 600 mile round trip in. It was a 1995 1.9 diesel and it was one of the comfiest long distance journeys i've done. it didn't miss a beat the whole trip despite being stuck in a 2 hour traffic jam in the baking summer sun. Reliable, comfy and quirky little euro hatch, should be fine.

[Bopo]

A have a mate who got one for his first car , needless to say he had it for 2 years trouble free.

[pimento]

Well, looks like I'm wrong.. first time for everything I suppose.

[IBrake4Rainbows]

The ZX certainly isn't the most...French Citroen around.

Eh, you'll make your decision independant of what we say anyway, but I think you could better.

[clutch-monkey]

^ what he said.

[Spastik_Roach]

Its not particularly interesting, but it'll do the job well until I find something better (and have the funds!) I drove it today and its pretty nippy and seems in good nick. Gunna try get it checked over by my mechanic this week.

[Spastik_Roach]

Got it checked over today, needs 3 new tyres, couple of oil leaks. I'll try get the guy to bring the price down to reflect this but failing that I think I'll give it a miss!

[IBrake4Rainbows]

...Yep, this is turning into a Zytek_Fan style thread.

Just buy a Corolla, FFS.

[Spastik_Roach]

Says the guy who bought a Volvo!

[Ferrer]

Buy an Alfa Romeo 33. If all haven't rusted that is...

[nota]

Just so I understand .. your Toyota-phobe Mum is ok with Citroens but not a Merc?

What kind of used-car logic am I missing out on here?

Don't get me wrong Spaz, I'm not having a go at you. Just a tad

Mate fwiw I just went for a wade through your Trademe site and saw quite a few tempters of all descriptions (various makes & models) within your price range. By that I mean the kind of stuff that I'd consider owning myself, if in your shoes...

Btw I appreciate the importance of a WOF. Is rego very expensive in NZ? And could you tell me what an RUC is?