I'm a lifelong Citroen owner... but of the 2CV persuasion! Hope this doesn't inspire too many boos and hisses. I've owned 2CVs since 1982, and think that they're the best cars ever made, though I realise that most people think the exact opposite. Having said this, I suspect that government-inspired "austerity chic" is currently making them fashionable. Prices are certainly robust on eBay at the moment!
My early love of 2CVs (and all things Citroen: I still lust after impossibly expensive DSs, IDs and even Light-15s) prompted my mum to buy a BX diesel back in the mid 80s, which I drove whenever possible (mostly when she was away and I wanted to convince ladies that I was a good catch, rather than a feckless layabout who was into hippy cars). In 89 she bought another BX, an utterly brilliant black diesel turbo, which stayed in the family until 97. We all loved that car. I particularly enjoyed the considerable kick that the turbo gave when revs went past a certain point.
I've been driving my current 2CV as my daily vehicle for the last couple of years, but a new project means that I'm going to have to buy a motorway car soon, so I figure a BX will be just what I need. I'll be looking to increase my mechanical knowledge, enjoy the "craic" and maybe even source a car while I'm here. My technical knowledge isn't great, so excuse me if I ask the odd dumb question!
Best wishes to you all.
Happy to change my name, on account of me being the Johnny-come-lately, an' all that... How about "OtherSmiffy"?
