1980 Citroen GSA Pallas review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap, dependable, practical and above all, fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Corroded rear brake pipe - cost 80 pounds to fix
one brake light bulb.
Otherwise, not even needed any work for MoT!
General comments?
These cars are incredibly reliable and cheap to run, also spacious and comfortable. The handling is superb, and you won't find more communicative steering this side of a Lotus Elise. The brakes (discs all round, inboard at the front) put most modern cars to shame.
On the downside, they are quite slow to accelerate and noisy compared to a modern car. Overtaking above 60mph requires plenty of space.
They also roll a lot in corners, but surely that's a sacrifice worth making for not feeling (or getting knocked off course by) bumps.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 72000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 108000 miles |
| Previous car | Skoda Favorit |
| Date of Entry | 6th July, 2000 |