1990 Citroen AX Salsa 1.1 unleaded from UK and Ireland
Summary:
A turbo go-kart that falls to bits with age!
Faults:
The main problem I keep on having is that the down pipes keep on cracking and then snapping off just under the manifold. I have had this problem 4 times now and the car is currently off the road with this problem.
The dash lights won't work so I'm going to have it looked at.
The front left hub has recently given in and that has got to be replaced.
I am on my 5th Alternator which is really taking the mick.
I am on my 2nd battery.
I am also having problems with my left front window, it doesn't like to be wound up any more.
The side mirror's levers have both snapped.
And last but not least, the starter motor is on its way out.
General Comments:
The seat's are really comfortable and the interior decorations are fantastic in comparison to most standard designs.
Though the handling is really bad and becomes even worse when there are passengers.
The car as a whole is extremely fast and nippy for a 1.1 liter and shocks most people with its stupidly fast acceleration from a standing start. This really is to be expected for a car with a completely plastic tailgate.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 28th August, 2002
8th Dec 2003, 05:32
This is crazy! You must have really picked up a rust bucket. I have just bought an immaculate Ax GT and yes the engine needs tuning, the body work was perfect as was the interior, this car flies when its warmed up! I have found that the only reason the petrol consumption is so high is because the engine timing is off. Having this re-tuned means I can now do about 40 mpg. I also do about 20 miles a day, and I love this car it is an absolute beauty of a car to drive.