Citroën BX Hatchback 19 GTi 16V 5d (1989/G) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Go fast for not much money at all.
Costs
Insurance group 15. Parts/repairs can be very high.
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On the road
Driving
Good fun. Not at all like a normal BX.
Performance
Mi16 engine superb. Corners ok too.
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Living with it
Reliability
It ought to be awful, but I've had three years of basically no problems.
Image
Most people have never heard of it - car boys love engine, but hate car. Afficionados (about 50 in UK?) love them.
Comfort
Usual Citroen standard.
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Security and Service
Security
Nothing as standard. Ugliness is good thief deterrent (anyway, who nicks BXs?)
Service
Hardly any dealings with manufacturer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Split coolant hose.
Other
Seizing front struts. Rear wheel bearing.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No