1984 Citroen GSA X3 1.3 petrol

Summary:

Wonderful car with lots of character, fun to drive and very comfortable

Faults:

The rear sub frame needed replacing.

The carburetor needed rebuilding.

General Comments:

My third GSA, and I love it just as much as the previous ones. This is a car I will always keep, I don't use it as a daily driver, but drive it mainly in weekends and in the summer.

A car that is so much fun to drive, that you don't care it isn't that quick. The comfort and fun makes up for all that.

If you want a wonderful car with lots of character and one that is fun to drive and very comfortable and affordable, you'll have to get a GS or GSA.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 23rd October, 2005

17th Jan 2006, 07:53

Around 1986 I acquired a Citroen gs x3, and contrary to the previous comment, it was one of the fastest cars I had driven up till that time... I just couldn't stop myself from speeding in it... the handling was excellent...however, something went in the engine (I can't recall now what it was) and because of finances - Citroens were so expensive to fix here in England,- that I ended up parting with it, very reluctantly... such a shame, as they were quite rare, and I've never seen another one like it... would love to get hold of another one in good condition...

10th Feb 2009, 14:33

Just keep looking: there are still old Frenchies that quit driving and like to sell their GS to someone who really loves it. You can congratulate me: I've bought an X3 '84 with 40.000 real km's on the counter, no rust-preventives at all -and rust-less... Comes from France of course. Looked for one for over 10 years. I still have to find out how good she (technically) really is, but she looks, sounds okay.

Sometimes these things happen. I'll have it tested next week and get Dutch plates for it.

1984 Citroen GSA Special 1.3

Summary:

One of a kind

Faults:

I bought the car because it was cheap, and needed a car for a short time, so when I bought it, it had been lacking some TLC.

I changed the clutch, repaired rust holes, worked on the suspension, new exhaust, new tires, and general small maintenance.

I will have to work on the oil leakage it has, before it goes for a new MOT this summer. The GSA just leaks too much, actually it needs a nappy, which I find rather embarrassing.

General Comments:

Only a week after I purchased the car I knew I did not want to sell it again. I started investing in the car and used it as my daily car. I drove nearly 30 000Km in one year and it became very reliable.

Citroen GS was the first Citroen to be fully designed from "0" the design, engine and tires all fit together in harmony which makes this car so wonderful to drive. In the 1970's it became car of the year and it is a pity not more people recognise the quality of this French creation.

What I like most from the GSA is the large space at the back, you can practically transport anything and it does not matter how full it gets, the comfort stays. The suspension is so smooth, that taking speed-bumps nearly becomes enjoyable, especially when a GTI is behind you. Corners are also terrific and many people wonder how an old car with very thin tires can race though a corner and not topple over, just lots of fun.

At this moment I do not drive the car as I am overseas for a year, but it is something I am really looking forward to when I return home.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th April, 2005

28th Jul 2008, 14:32

I still have my GSA, and a lot has happened since my last review. I drove 240 000 km by now and she is still going strong. When I wrote my review the car was in storage because I was abroad for a couple of months. When I returned to Holland I repaired the oil leakage, unfortunately this went very wrong and I damaged the engine. I replaced the engine with a new (old) one, this has been relatively trouble free.

Since September 2005 I use the GSA as daily drive, even when I moved to Portugal I took the car with we (2600km drive in two days). The more I use the GSA the better she drives and still after all these years I enjoy driving it.

In Portugal I had a small accident with the car as someone drove into my side as I was parked, I had to replace my front and back door and had the complete car repainted. She looks as new again. To finish it off I also replace the interior for a X3 interior, I decided to keep the car as long as she goes.

Now I moved back to Amsterdam (with the car again) and still use her to commute to work, unfortunately she got hit by another car again whilst I was parked, no name, no number. Luckily it is only a small dent but a great shame as the car look like new.

1982 Citroen GSA Pallas 1.3

Summary:

An extraordinary highly comfortable car

Faults:

This car has a lot of rust problems.

The engine is leaking oil.

General Comments:

This car is the ultimate comfort.

I do not use it as a daily driver, but have it just for its great design, comfort and specialty.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th April, 2002

1983 Citroen GSA Special 1.3 boxer

Summary:

A low cost reliable car

Faults:

Well I'm the 4th owner and needed only to replace a light bulb. The driver's side is worn, needs to be replaced.

General Comments:

The engine is great, it gives a very nice roar. When the engine is tweaked it is a fast car. It looks like it's the Citroen CX's smaller brother, only it looks a bit better :)

The car's brakes are of a high standard. So is driving over bumpy roads.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 27th November, 2001