New to Citroen early models
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New to Citroen early models
I'm considering buying an early GS Club and as I'm new to Citroen's was hoping to learn from others about the model's foibles and practical use as a daily driver. At this stage I haven't settled on a specific year model but any advice as to problems and or weaknesses in the body, driveline, electrics and brakes would be greatly appreciated. Areas of note regards rust would also be of interest. Any advice on parts availability throughout the range would also be appreciated. Thanks
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Northern_Mike
Re: New to Citroen early models
In a few words - look for rust, rust and more rust especially around the rear end, subframe, floor and mounts. Most parts available. Some are expensive. As a daily driver? Hmm. Economy isn't great. Other than that I can't see a problem if you are prepared to keep maintenance up and keep on top of rust issues.
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citroenxm
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Re: New to Citroen early models
Would there be any rust in an aussie GS??
addo a member on here lives down your side of the world too.. may be worth sending a message to him too.
addo a member on here lives down your side of the world too.. may be worth sending a message to him too.
Sharing a pug 207 1.6 hdi Sw 16v.
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M reg Xm 2.1 td auto exclusive S2 269k and rising
L reg XM V6 12v SEi auto .. Light project
A very sad...
1994 XM 2.1 d auto
Re: New to Citroen early models
have a look through young Kevs exploited
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Regards, malcolm.
current ride a BX 1.7 TZD estate
1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
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purple and lilac metalic 2CV(VIOLET)registered to her in doors
1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
current ride a BX 1.7 TZD estate
1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
purple and lilac metalic 2CV(VIOLET)registered to her in doors
1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
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Northern_Mike
Re: New to Citroen early models
Ah. I didn't realise the OP was down under. Rust may not be an issue then - there was none on my Greek stepmum's 1978 car when she sold it in 1995. That had spent it's life in Athens. Interior was getting tatty from the sun.citroenxm wrote:Would there be any rust in an aussie GS??
addo a member on here lives down your side of the world too.. may be worth sending a message to him too.
I imagine parts might be more of an issue there than here and some would have to be shipped from Europe.
Addo would be the person to ask, or ask on the aussiefrogs forums.