How similar?

oscarloco · Unread post by **oscarloco** » 11 Jul 2004, 01:06

I just received notice that my local Citroen dealership is going out of bussiness and no longer will it be importing spares for Citroen.
Now, I know that my ZX and the Peugeot 305 are brothers but what I would like to know is How similar are they?
I know that the oil filter and maybe the air filter are the same but where do the similarities end?

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 11 Jul 2004, 05:34

Just about anything on the engine, gearbox, driveaxles on similar engine Peug models would be the same.
So would most of the electrics/electronics - except of course for the exterior lamps.
The chassis parts would be completely different - because of the design differences.
Peugeot has for decades been a general "french" supplier all over the world when no other french agents were around.

Homer · Unread post by **Homer** » 11 Jul 2004, 11:30

Peugeot dealers can access the Citroen parts database and order Citroen parts.
I found this out after my local Citroen dealer failed to come up with the correct part.

oscarloco · Unread post by **oscarloco** » 11 Jul 2004, 22:25

Thanks guys. Now I have some hope. I was reluctant on accepting the fact that I would have to let go of my ZX, it is simply the best car in the whole world. But now I can see some light at the end of the tunnel.

PowerLee · Unread post by **PowerLee** » 11 Jul 2004, 22:34

Well seeing as Peugeot & Citroen are the same company PSA, You shouldnt have any trouble sourcing parts for your car.