1975 Citroen GS Pallas review from Switzerland
"A car that has to be conserved, because there will never be anything similar again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine recently started to lose quite a lot of oil.
Some rusty spots appear regularly on the rear wheel arches, floor pans and beams.
General comments?
I like the looks of this car. To me it's a true design classic, however still unrecognised.
The combination of a floating suspension, good roadholding and super-precise steering is still unmatched in its class (and far beyond).
It's not the quickest car and can get noisy if pushed, but normally power is sufficient, and only on long travels a 5th gear is badly missing.
Seating and boot are quite roomy for the car's size.
The key to a reliable GS is regular (and sometimes expensive) maintenance.
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| A fantastic seldom futuristic classic car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1975 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 146000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 153000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Citroen AX |
| Date of Entry | 13th June, 2002 |