strock@fortune.UUCP (Gregory Strockbine) (10/22/85)
I've been looking at Citroen's (1969 - 72 vintage) and the old volvo sports car, the P1800. Has anyone had any experience with either of these cars?
hrs@homxb.UUCP (H.SILBIGER) (10/24/85)
Volvo P-1800 can be worked on by auto mechanics. Citroens need a plumber.
davew@shark.UUCP (Dave Williams) (10/24/85)
In article <5709@fortune.UUCP> strock@fortune.UUCP (Gregory Strockbine) writes: > > > I've been looking at Citroen's (1969 - 72 vintage) and the >old volvo sports car, the P1800. Has anyone had any experience The P1800 uses a custom made English built body with stock Volvo running gear. The parts are durable, in good supply and anyone with a little mechanical aptitude can work on them. The Citroen has a unique hydraulic suspension and electrostatic clutch that no one outside of the Fifth Republic seems to understand. Parts supply is almost totally nonexistant, which is a shame aince they are required quite often. Your mechanics name must be either Pierre or Jacque. -- Dave Williams Tektronix, Inc. Graphic Workstations Division *********************** * This space for rent * * * * (cheap) * ***********************
hgp@houem.UUCP (#H.PAGE) (10/27/85)
Dave Williams says: > . > . > > The Citroen has a > unique hydraulic suspension and electrostatic clutch that no one > outside of the Fifth Republic seems to understand. Parts supply > is almost totally nonexistant, which is a shame aince they are > required quite often. Your mechanics name must be either Pierre > or Jacque. I understand that, since Puegeut(sp?) and Citroen are now one big happy family, one can order Citroen parts trhough the Puegeut parts center, located in North Jersey or Connecticut (I think) and wait six weeks until they arrive. In addition, there is a Citroen garage in North Jersey which could be of some assistance. I would, however, not recommend the purchase of a Citroen (or any other French car, for that matter) to any non-masochistic types. -- Howard G. Page AT&T HO 3D-534, (201)949-0366, ..!ihnp4!houem!hgp
2212msr@whuts.UUCP (ROBIN) (11/02/85)
> > > I've been looking at Citroen's (1969 - 72 vintage) and the > old volvo sports car, the P1800. Has anyone had any experience > with either of these cars? *** REPLACE THIS LINE WITH YOUR MESSAGE *** having owned 9 Volvos (still have 3 245 wagons and 2- 1971 1800Es) i think i can help you with info on 1800s. They are essentially the same mechanically as the sedans, although they often have higher state of tune. (example: '71 1800E 130 or 135 HP in US version, 2/4/5 sedan/wagon were 105-115 HP). Mechanical parts are not a problem, although not many people are qualified to work on electronic injection. this is relatively trouble free with exception of neccessity of replacing throttle switch app. every 30K miles (engine idles erratic i. e. it hunts and occasionally stumbles below 1500 RPM are symptoms). Body parts are getting hard to find, especially small things like trim. Volvo Sports America, the 1800 club, is a good source for these parts. If I can be of any further help give me a call at 201-386-6865 during business hours (EST)