1989 Citroen AX TRE review from Australia and New Zealand
"Nippy small car easy on the pocket"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rust in RR tail light cavity.
Rust in boot floor.
Rust in front bumper stays.
Cracked dash.
Original radio died.
Rust in door window winder mechanism.
Bent chassis (won't sit level on Axel stands).
Tailgate difficult to open.
Tailgate lock broke.
Ignition lock jammed.
Seat hard to move backward and forward.
Radiator fluid difficult to replace.
General comments?
Cost effective to run and maintain.
Quick of the mark.
Under steer unless cornered with technique.
Full tank long trip, half full tank short trips.
Have to steer the old fashioned way.
Grate first car.
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| A reliable, economical, enthusiastic, but flimsy runabout |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 11 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 152000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 8th March, 2005 |