RE: SOTW: Citroen CX Familiale
Discussion
dinkel said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qjCrzOzN30
And:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasbecker/gallerie...
1979 Citroën CX Tissier: cooler than an SM . . .
Should that not read, Citroen CX Tosser?And:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasbecker/gallerie...
1979 Citroën CX Tissier: cooler than an SM . . .
TW>>>
Mark34bn said:
My uncle had a couple of CX's in the late 70's. Couldn't have been more different to the Viva dad had at the time...
I like these but would never be brave enough to actually own one (if there are any still about)
I'd rather have a W124 estate but one can dream....
That 6 wheeler is simply the coolest thing EVER!I like these but would never be brave enough to actually own one (if there are any still about)
I'd rather have a W124 estate but one can dream....
r129sl said:
It is both worrying and reassuring how few people are capable of independent thought. The Citroen CX obviously is one of the all-time-great motor cars, especially in Familiale or Safari guise. The whole point about it is that it is not "a 5 or 7 series or old SEC", as one poster urged upon us, nor would it ever want to be. It is proof positive that to be different sometimes is to be better. If you don't understand and desire the CX, it is because you are a sheep.
And no car has yet ridden better.
I think the sheep thing I a bit harsh!DrGP said:
I much prefer the hatch...
It was a saloon.And no car has yet ridden better.
I would disagree as I think the XM rid was better with the clever hydroactive suspension set up they had.
My dislike for these big old Citroens comes from being an apprentice in a Citroen garage and being lumbered with this thing because nobody else wanted to work on them (me being the lowers common denominator).
I can look back with a bit of affection now that I don’t have to bugger about with those bloody suspension pipes or the hand brake mechanisms.
We did have one guy who owned a number of arcades and used this because when he loaded it up with the change from his machines the suspension would just pump back up to normal ride height and nobody knew he was carrying the extra weight.
If I wanted something big and retro I would probably look for a big old Ford (Granada) of Vauxhall (Carlton)
Great shed, proper modern classic. What's parts availability like for these old Citroens?
Nice to see some proper appreciation on here too; the usual blinkered posts were always going to happen, but they matter not a jot.
Probably the comfiest car I ever travelled in was a hatch CX 20 iirc. Never driven one unfortunately but for long distance comfort, I bet a good one would be very hard to beat, even now.
As someone mentioned above, comparing them to contemporary BMW/Mercs completely misses the point. Ride comfort on the Citreon is on a different planet.
I was in Languedoc-Roussillon in September, and saw an immaculate CX25 GTi in black parked up, (an S1 with the proper dash) and it was just beautiful. So much presence, and I haven't wanted a car as much for a very long time tbh.
Nice to see some proper appreciation on here too; the usual blinkered posts were always going to happen, but they matter not a jot.
Probably the comfiest car I ever travelled in was a hatch CX 20 iirc. Never driven one unfortunately but for long distance comfort, I bet a good one would be very hard to beat, even now.
As someone mentioned above, comparing them to contemporary BMW/Mercs completely misses the point. Ride comfort on the Citreon is on a different planet.
I was in Languedoc-Roussillon in September, and saw an immaculate CX25 GTi in black parked up, (an S1 with the proper dash) and it was just beautiful. So much presence, and I haven't wanted a car as much for a very long time tbh.
MantaMike said:
300bhp/ton said:
Certainly a different kind of SOTW. But still a thumbs up from me. It's different and quirky and practical. Also think it'd look rather funny (in a good way) to see it on a track day or with some spot lamps and stickers tackling a rally stage.....
like this Nice, very nice. Think it looks fab in fact!
chunkymonkey71 said:
NickHKent said:
What was the smaller (perhaps the then equiv of a citroen xsara) that was of a similar shape to this?
It didn't have a hatchback boot, more of a "flap"?
Was it the GSA Pallas or something?It didn't have a hatchback boot, more of a "flap"?
HAB said:
Great shed, proper modern classic. What's parts availability like for these old Citroens?
Nice to see some proper appreciation on here too; the usual blinkered posts were always going to happen, but they matter not a jot.
Probably the comfiest car I ever travelled in was a hatch CX 20 iirc. Never driven one unfortunately but for long distance comfort, I bet a good one would be very hard to beat, even now.
As someone mentioned above, comparing them to contemporary BMW/Mercs completely misses the point. Ride comfort on the Citreon is on a different planet.
I was in Languedoc-Roussillon in September, and saw an immaculate CX25 GTi in black parked up, (an S1 with the proper dash) and it was just beautiful. So much presence, and I haven't wanted a car as much for a very long time tbh.
Parts availability may be an issue now. My 1988 Turbo 2 had some engine bits on back-order from Citroen, which took 6 weeks to arrive, in about 1997 or so. Odd that the very basic, old design, engine was the only thing to give trouble on my Turbo 2. Everything else, including the (scary to many) hydraulics, was completely reliable.Nice to see some proper appreciation on here too; the usual blinkered posts were always going to happen, but they matter not a jot.
Probably the comfiest car I ever travelled in was a hatch CX 20 iirc. Never driven one unfortunately but for long distance comfort, I bet a good one would be very hard to beat, even now.
As someone mentioned above, comparing them to contemporary BMW/Mercs completely misses the point. Ride comfort on the Citreon is on a different planet.
I was in Languedoc-Roussillon in September, and saw an immaculate CX25 GTi in black parked up, (an S1 with the proper dash) and it was just beautiful. So much presence, and I haven't wanted a car as much for a very long time tbh.
All this Citroen praise has got me twitching about going to see a C6, at last.... I have been resisting, but now might be the time. A black one, with the cream seats. Mmmm...
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