Tell me about Citroen CX

not wallet busting if cared for but ALWAYS special

mmm ive been yurning for one of thses recently, the diesel2 seems to be a good bet. 35ish mpg and the early problems sorted.

If i got one then the stretched saloon version would be at the top of the list, i think its called the prestige.

J

I love CX's. I'd be tempted not to listen too much to the "armchair expert" types who will bang on about "complicated suspension systems" and all that (we all know the types!) - I'm pretty sure it ain't rocket science, and like has been said: if it's well maintained reliability shouldn't be an issue.
Going to work in a space ship... who wouldn't want one?!!? ;D

Right, I've owned 11 of theses.

From basic 2 litre to the 2.5 gti turbo. They are a special car.

ROT.....they do, like any citroen of its age. The panel work is not difficult to repair or replace and even the chassis lonegerons can be replaced. Its not a body on chassis construction though, despite how it appears, don't try and seperate the two something will fold up.

ENGINES....... go for what you need, 2 litre ohc seems slow in such a big car but can be deceptive, the 2.2 ohc is a lot better and is all you will really need day to day and is probably the best on fuel too. 2.4 or 2.5 inj are a good lump and will run for 250,000 miles with little more than routine servicing if they are not treated badly, the turbo's both petrol and diesel are very special, they turn the CX into a fast spaceship. Ignore stories of porus blocks on the turbos diesles, they have all been sorted out by now. On the 2500 injected engines they have either one or two crank position sensors, these can go open circuit when hot, pain in the neck and more expensive than other crank sensors to but but easy as pie to replace.

HYDRAULICS...... no problems, gen up on the theory behind them and in principal are easier to work on than sprigngs and dampers and make for a very good middle ground of comfort and handling, you will want to drive one before buying due to the DIRAVI self centralising fully powered steering, yes, you let go of the wheel and it will return to centre on its own, can lead to some fun initial manouvers but once learnt is like second nature and you will think all cars should have it.

The CX in any form will not cost anymore to run than any other old car, unless you buy a really rotten one. If you want any more specific advice just ask. Familialles are good but a safari is more practical if you don't really need all the seats.

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