The Golden Nugget

[MJO]

Due to a lot of pressure form a friend I thought I'd post my new car up. Now, I'm fairly daft but not daft enough not to realise the only reason he wants me to post is to sit back and enjoy the ridicule.

So here it is, my 2001 Citroen Xsara VTS. I was in the market for something cheap-ish and fun, spotted this on ebay, went to have a look and struck a deal. It has had two owners, has nearly FSH and just 36k on the clock. Now, the colour wouldn't be my first choice but the condition of the car swung it for me, it really is immaculate.

It actually left the factory in a lovely matt black colour but I though I'd vinyl wrap it in Jewish Racing Gold, as my friend calls it. Enjoy.












Please don't be too harsh, cheers, Max.



No offence was meant towards any Jewish people by the phrase 'Jewish Racing Gold'

[AlpineWhite]

Nice alternative to the 306 Looks tidy.

[Mikey_W]

Nice car mate

[Wiz]

The xsara vts is a great car - look how well they have done in motorsport!

Have to admit though i prefer the earlier shape.

[minimatt1967]

A bargain track day tool in the making undoubtedly

[190E Matt]

Lovely interior

[Westy Pre-Lit]

Do you find people whistle this when you drive by, in a cheap kind of way ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MagCoUYvIXE&fea...

Edited by Westy Pre-Lit on Sunday 3rd May 19:15

[sideways20vT]

Did you "vinyl wrap" the engine bay too?

[jkennyd]

Theres not much wrong there. The xsara vts was and still is an underated car.

[Alfa_75_Steve]

Great cars - I so very nearly bought one myself a few years ago.

I was looking at pre-facelift cars, but they all appeared to be in 'metallic piss yellow'.

That looks lovely - shame about the vomit-inducing interior fabric.

Why do Citroen do this?

[sideways20vT]

MJO said:

Now, the colour wouldn't be my first choice but the condition of the car swung it for me, it really is immaculate.

It actually left the factory in a lovely matt black colour but I though I'd vinyl wrap it in Jewish Racing Gold, as my friend calls it.

Am I missing something. Why would you vinyl wrap a car in a colour that isn't your first choice?

Unless you vinyl wrapped the engine bay then there is no way that that car left the factory as "matt black".

I have had a few drinks so if i'm in the wrong you can tell me to **** off. Just a bit confused that's all.

[Alfa_75_Steve]

Whoooooooooooosh!

[minimatt1967]

Alfa_75_Steve said:

Whoooooooooooosh!

[mark_mcd]

Do they all sit as low as that? Smart motor these but that interior colour is pretty 'odd' to say the least!

[jkennyd]

mark_mcd said:

Do they all sit as low as that? Smart motor these but that interior colour is pretty 'odd' to say the least!

They do sit that low. My OH has a VTS and if you keep it above 3500 it really is a lot of fun. They used to say it had 4 wheel steering basically the back wheels could turn in a fraction on a sharp corner. The handling is superb but it can be a hard ride. Never had any bother with it but the cloth interior does leave a lot to be desired.

[shalmaneser]

nice car, can i have the engine when you're finished with it...

and the brakes, and master cylinder, and rear beam if that's OK?

for the price these things go for you can't argue. Nothing like as pretty as a 306 though...

[MJO]

shalmaneser said:

for the price these things go for you can't argue. Nothing like as pretty as a 306 though...

Agreed, they are amazing value. I gave £1700 for it...

[snotrag]

That engine bay brings back memories. Good buy there, it sure will be fun. Missing a gear and some good looks though to make it really great (I used to have a GTI-6).

[BeerForBreakfast]

Those seats!

[JJCW]

Nice car.
Tragic interrior.