1987 Citroen CX 25 RD review from Germany
"If you can persuade it to run, it's an orgasm on wheels"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car has been so thoroughly and totally defective throughout the short ownership experience that it would be easier to list what actually worked.
In short, the electrical system, cooling system, and even the suspension gave me constant trouble.
I replaced parts worth about US$ 6.000 within one year, then finally resigned and sold it to an enthusiast who later refused to pay on the grounds of the car being utterly unusable.
General comments?
The CX Turbo Diesel is tremendous fun to drive.
The combination of relentless turbo thrust and hydro pneumatic suspension magic is intoxicating.
Road holding, steering, and comfort are way ahead of their time for a car designed in the early 70s.
The seats are dramatically soft and take getting used to.
The clutch is heavy.
The brakes are fantastic once you get used to them.
Being seen with one feels good.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1992 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 107000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 153000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz W115 |
| Date of Entry | 8th September, 2004 |