| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 carb petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.4 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 69000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 76000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
Summary:
A little known rocket! Get one
Faults:
None.
General Comments:
A well quick, well handling buzz box.
True the Saxo is more up to date, but the VTR has nothing on the old AX GT, a good alternative to the more common Nova, Escort, Astra...
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th June, 2000
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 twin-choke carb |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.8 / 10
|
Faults:
Not much. Looked after, it goes superbly with minimal problems. Over three years replaced: a water hose, 2 exhaust down pipes, and THREE sets of front brakes. Tappets get a bit noisy at higher mileages, engine-oil treatment helps though. Never failed to start first time, except once from a flat battery.
General Comments:
Best value supermini for the money. Surprising how many fast cars it will keep up with or thrash. Low insurance, over 40mpg easily, comforts of e/windows and c/locking. Sounds fantastic with a 3" exhaust system. Brakes are prone to warping and understeer is standard in the wet. Looks great, the original alloys are not bad at all (if not corroded).
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th August, 1999
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 petrol |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.0 / 10
|
Faults:
Since I have had the car the following have been required:
New water pipes, new alternator, new starter, tracking done countless times, head skimmed due to warping, new brake caliper, 3 sets of door pins, handbrake cable etc
General Comments:
Fast car but very flimsy. Fun car to have and it looks good. Has plenty of electrics but very expensive to maintain. For the 14 inch alloys it's 65 pounds per tyre - ouch. Also parts are extortionate, Citroen quoted 137.5 pounds for an alternator PLUS fitting fee, also 120 pounds for an aluminium brake caliper.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 9th March, 1998
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo petrol |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.5 / 10
|
Faults:
Electric windows have failed.
General Comments:
The car's absolutely quality, and it is so quick it is unbelievable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st March, 1998
I am driving an AX GTI, too. But one question, how were you able to fit an 2.0 turbo into this car?