A demon on wheels
Just the water thermometer. It was always open.
The fastest and most fun car I drove so far.
I would never trade a car like this.
My biggest fun is to watch a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 liter in my rear view mirror.
I took it to test the power, it came out at 98 HP with no changes. Incredible.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th May, 2001
A typically horrid French hatchback
It broke down in traffic - every week for 8 weeks.
New fuel pump.
Several carb rebuilds.
New brake disc/rotors.
New caliper.
The back seat fell apart.
The front seats were falling apart.
The seat belts kept jamming
Every time you wash it some bit of trim falls off.
The sun roof leaks.
The handling was awful.
It's a gas guzzler for the size of the car.
Has only four gears.
The steering was awful.
It is possible to dent it while washing because the metal is so thin.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 30th January, 2001
Rubbish, I had a 1.1 after I passed my test, and OK, it's a wee bit slow, but a it's sound as a first car.
6 months on I now drive a 1.4 GT 500, and it's fantastic. It's been well modded, standard body with subtle mods e.g. clear indicators etc, 15 inch wheels (just, with a lot of work).
I have a K&N, Janspeed exhaust and manifold, Piper cam, ported, polished and gas flowed head, and twin weber IDF carbs. This gives me 128BHP and a very big overdraft. Will never get it flat out as it still pulls at 135mph.
A real beast, a must have, so buy one!
I think you bought my sister's car. It was just like this. Is it that horrid pale metallic blue colour?
No, it is red. But, give it a month and it will be... red, but with fancy lacquar.
Anyone know how to boost my motor's power any more? I want the BHP figures to be 140-150. No turbos or superchargers. I want it kept naturally aspirated.
Hmmm, a good, sound car??? Yeah okay, it's quite reliable engine wise, however they ain't that good. The bodywork on them is total crap and they fold up like a pack of cards in an accident, the gear boxes are totally lousy, the built-in automatic choke means that the petrol filters have to be replaced regularly, and basically they are a shed. Oh, and the handling stinks!
A loyal, reliable french friend!!!
The brakes have seized three times on my car, each time requiring major work.
Usual stuff such as brake lights blowing and minor rust patches.
All in all a great little car - highly recommend them to anyone, especially those on a budget.
1.1 is surprising fast (I thought there had been some mistake and I was driving a 1.4 away from the garage when I first bought it!!).
I travel a lot and the AX will start first time after being away from home for weeks! I now want to buy an AX GTi!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th January, 2001
Buy one now, thrash the pants off it, and enjoy it
Light bulbs circuit not grounding.
Left hand CV boot.
Buckled wheel.
Water leak in the boot.
Water leaking through the floor in the passenger footwell.
Driver's seat coming away from the body, had to attempt welding the rips in the metal.
Carpet is soaking wet.
Engine idle is erratic when warmed up, the timing needs adjusting.
The engine is loud.
Gearbox is louder than my radio.
Passenger window: regular tendancy to come off the runner.
The central locking motor doesn't like staying in one place.
2 MASSIVE rust holes on each side of the engine bay just behind the lights.
Wicked car, can't fault it really, I could not believe how fast it is, faster than most hot hatches.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th November, 2000
26th May 2001, 19:17
98 bhp... is that at the wheels!! If it's standard I don't think so, it can't be... I have tuned up my GT and estimate it at about 85/90 bhp..
Enough of that... AX GT's rule.