1991 Citroen AX GT review from UK and Ireland
"High power in an empty crisp bag. Brilliant"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The original engine wasn't looked after and it gave up after two week. I got a 30,000 bottom end and now it's fine.
The bushes were terrible, so were the shocks.
The dash is broken on the passenger side (it's a mk1 and they have terrible dashes) and it does rattle quite a bit.
The brake servo also went.
As did two head gaskets (the head was warped).
General comments?
It starts every morning - although it needs a bit of nursing till it's up at running temperature.
But it's so much fun and the handling is so good that it's worth it.
I have quite a few mods - K&N, Janspeed manifold, Full SS system, ported, polished and skimmed head etc, Spax suspension kit, Powerflex bushes, Tarox discs and Mintex pads. She's a brilliant car - great fun.
It's the perfect starting point for someone who likes cars, it's forgiving and easy to work on.
It's a bit flimsy (I have a full roll cage on the way - for safety), so you need good suspension, and maybe a strut brace to get the most from her or she'll understeer like crazy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 96000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd May, 2001 |