Citroen CX experience?
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for those of a certain age
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULB2EoYdE38
and I'd forgotten about the accompanying haircut...
http://www.citroenet.org.uk/passenger-cars/psa/cx/...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULB2EoYdE38
and I'd forgotten about the accompanying haircut...
http://www.citroenet.org.uk/passenger-cars/psa/cx/...
Edited by js68 on Friday 2nd October 12:41
Edited by js68 on Friday 2nd October 12:45
Back in the 90's I borrowed one now and then to tow a glider trailer round Berlin.
I remember one journey in snow and ice on A and B roads to an airfield south of Berlin with a two seater in the trailer. Horrible weather, a friend refused to go with me, he thought the journey that dodgy. The CX pulled beautifully was sure footed and rock steady all the way.
Great car!
I remember one journey in snow and ice on A and B roads to an airfield south of Berlin with a two seater in the trailer. Horrible weather, a friend refused to go with me, he thought the journey that dodgy. The CX pulled beautifully was sure footed and rock steady all the way.
Great car!
I really like these. From an era when cars had a bit more personality and there was some real choice in the market.
I remember a contemporary comparison between the CX Turbo GTi and the Saab 900 turbo 16v. If I remember the overall view was that both were good, but flawed. 900 the driver's choice, the CX the more comfortable cruiser.
I remember a contemporary comparison between the CX Turbo GTi and the Saab 900 turbo 16v. If I remember the overall view was that both were good, but flawed. 900 the driver's choice, the CX the more comfortable cruiser.
NiceCupOfTea said:
I remember a contemporary comparison between the CX Turbo GTi and the Saab 900 turbo 16v. If I remember the overall view was that both were good, but flawed. 900 the driver's choice, the CX the more comfortable cruiser.
I've had CXs and 900s - and an Alfa 75 - all very different, and all wonderful in their own way. I'd have any of the three again tomorrow.Great thread we don't see cars like this anymore - I'd love a test drive in a quick version to see how they drive.
I once had a Citroen Pallas come in p/x that was an odd thing to drive - we only drove it once - straight to the local scrap yard!
I know where there is a CX GTi (turbo?) laid up in a wee garage near Vence close to Nice - if anyone is feeling brave enough to save it?!
I once had a Citroen Pallas come in p/x that was an odd thing to drive - we only drove it once - straight to the local scrap yard!
I know where there is a CX GTi (turbo?) laid up in a wee garage near Vence close to Nice - if anyone is feeling brave enough to save it?!
The hydro-pneumatic ride was quite extraordinary, and straight line stability unimpeachable, even in a howling gale.
But back then cars could afford to be good, or outstanding, in one particular area. Modern cars are certainly more competent, with very few weaknesses, but it has come at the expense of stand out features, often characteristic to specific marques.
But back then cars could afford to be good, or outstanding, in one particular area. Modern cars are certainly more competent, with very few weaknesses, but it has come at the expense of stand out features, often characteristic to specific marques.
TooMany2cvs said:
rallycross said:
I once had a Citroen Pallas come in p/x that was an odd thing to drive
I once had a Ford GLS come in p/x that was an odd thing to driverallycross said:
this one was very odd I still remember it 25 years later - the on/off brakes (like a switch) the over servo'd steering but most of all I remember that after pulling the leaver to raise the suspension this caused a variety of problems over the next 24 hours which ended up with the fluid escaping hence the car being driven on its arse to the scrap yard (amusing) and having no brakes by the time we got thee (less amusing but more memorable).
That'd be a CX, then, probably.You missed the subtle hint: "Pallas" is a trim level, not a model. I can think of at least four models that have carried it.
And, yes, since the hydraulic system uses the same fluid for suspension and brakes, trying to drive a car with a suspension leak IS fairly predictably going to lead to a lack of brakes. You don't need to touch the lever for it to rise - it does that automatically - but if you put it into full-high, there's 2,500psi pushing the suspension against the bump stops. If the pipes are rotten then, unsurprisingly, that's a good cue for them to burst. Which, usually, is a good hint that driving the car isn't the best plan. Do you often choose to drive cars with brake fluid leaks?
TooMany2cvs said:
rallycross said:
this one was very odd I still remember it 25 years later - the on/off brakes (like a switch) the over servo'd steering but most of all I remember that after pulling the leaver to raise the suspension this caused a variety of problems over the next 24 hours which ended up with the fluid escaping hence the car being driven on its arse to the scrap yard (amusing) and having no brakes by the time we got thee (less amusing but more memorable).
That'd be a CX, then, probably.You missed the subtle hint: "Pallas" is a trim level, not a model. I can think of at least four models that have carried it.
And, yes, since the hydraulic system uses the same fluid for suspension and brakes, trying to drive a car with a suspension leak IS fairly predictably going to lead to a lack of brakes. You don't need to touch the lever for it to rise - it does that automatically - but if you put it into full-high, there's 2,500psi pushing the suspension against the bump stops. If the pipes are rotten then, unsurprisingly, that's a good cue for them to burst. Which, usually, is a good hint that driving the car isn't the best plan. Do you often choose to drive cars with brake fluid leaks?
A neighbour in the centre of Bristol back in the late 80s had a PAIR of CX25 Prestige limos! Older one was green with beige cloth and the younger was gold with caramel(ish) leather. The earlier car rusted spectacularly around the tailgate, dropped its headlining and generally needed frequent attention. The younger car seemed far more solid
Only time I've been in a car pulled for speeding was the green one - I was sat in the back when we shot past plod, clocked at 107mph lol
Only time I've been in a car pulled for speeding was the green one - I was sat in the back when we shot past plod, clocked at 107mph lol
TooMany2cvs said:
Do you often choose to drive cars with brake fluid leaks?
You seem to have lost any sense of humour! It was only meant as a funny tale not an anti Citroen bashing story (I've got 3 Citroens at the moment, one of which I have recently saved/re-commissioned).The one we had was the baby one with 4 doors, might have been a P reg (75?), maybe it was a GX or GS model (I cant remember now I just remember we all called it the Pallas). I never got the chance to drive the big CX hence me stating Id love to have a drive in a good Gti/Gti turbo just to see what its like to drive.
I have just checked my old phone and I have deleted the photo I took in August15 of the Cx GTi turbo that is sitting abandoned at an MOT garage near Nice, it looked to be in good condition just very dusty. The address of the garage is 50 metres from this Pizza place, L'Ara Pizza Vence - pl Mar Juin, 06140 VENCE
I've driven a couple over the years:
- 2400 C-Matic Pallas
- 2500ie Pallas Automatic (3speed ZF)
- 2500ie GTI 5 speed manual
All have very differing characters - The C-Matic Pallas was effortless, but to me the bigger motor with the 3 speed auto was the pick of the bunch. Felt the most relaxed out of the lot and with the bigger motor and fuel injection, was much improved as a heavy traffic proposition.
I think the earlier cars are starting to gain some traction in the classic car scene. They are extremely unique, however there are parts which are NLA or prohibitively expensive to obtain as new/old stock. That said, there are plenty of rusty ones out there for parts - as rustproofing was not Citroen's forte in the late 70's and early 80's...
- 2400 C-Matic Pallas
- 2500ie Pallas Automatic (3speed ZF)
- 2500ie GTI 5 speed manual
All have very differing characters - The C-Matic Pallas was effortless, but to me the bigger motor with the 3 speed auto was the pick of the bunch. Felt the most relaxed out of the lot and with the bigger motor and fuel injection, was much improved as a heavy traffic proposition.
I think the earlier cars are starting to gain some traction in the classic car scene. They are extremely unique, however there are parts which are NLA or prohibitively expensive to obtain as new/old stock. That said, there are plenty of rusty ones out there for parts - as rustproofing was not Citroen's forte in the late 70's and early 80's...
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