Comfortable and cheap!
Ignition failed, remains in sports mode sometimes, minor problems with the warning lights.
Unlike the general opinion this car has proven to be both comfortable and reliable in the long run. This car can be bought very cheap due to the undeserved bad reputation. Get a model after 1988, the revision is substantial.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th June, 2000
Rear arm bearings at 200k.
Hydraulic return pipe broke on the highway at 140 km/h.
Great car. Has 105hp as standard, and is now up to 119hp.
Love this car. Will drive it for another 100 years if possible.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th July, 1999
As I have owned the car for about 2 months, nothing 'interesting' has gone wrong yet. The only little 'thing' was the front window sprayer (I hope you know what I mean). It was replaced free by my dealer (little operation).
Driving like a king with all the comfort I always wanted after having had a little Japanese car. I'm really satisfied so far. Let's see what happens at the first major service!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th May, 1999
170,000km Thermostat.
175,000km Full set of suspension spheres.
176,000km Exhaust pipe (due to prev. broken suspension!).
187,000km Fuel pump.
190,000km Fixed oil leak around axes.
195,000km 1 Wheelbearing.
198,000km Axles worn out.
Can be fixed, but at a price... car will, however gradually develop ever more noises.
Keep it serviced - failing to repair in time will create additional costs, which can run up fast at any Citroen dealer...
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th January, 1999
16th May 2001, 15:06
The Cannes model was a great succes in the Netherlands... One small mistake in this comment: the BX has the classic hydropneumatic suspension, this is superb but hasn't got a sports-setting. You must have mistaken the lowering of the car with sport-mode. But pay attention: don't drive your BX while you've set the suspension in the lowest position, this setting is only for loading heavy luggage and changing a tire, driving in this position will most certainly cause damage.