1987 Citroen AX Sport review from Italy
"High performance need care!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket at 70000 Km.
Broken valve spring at 89000 km.
Broken valve spring at 240000 km.
Broken dashboard at 250000.
Broken steering wheel column bearing at 260000.
New camshaft at 262000.
New transmission shafts both wheels at 265000.
Broken timing belt at 280000 km.
Broken brake caliper at 290000 km.
New block at 380000 km.
New valves at 425000 Km.
General comments?
Great handling.
Better handling using 12 mm front spacers.
Very solid car.
Very fast.
Not so easy to drive inside cities.
Very fun car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 62000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 430000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Autobianchi A112 |
| Date of Entry | 12th April, 2004 |