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1. Can I buy a new Citroen in the USA?

No. Citroen sold its last new car in 1973 (a Citroen SM). However, several independent grey-market importers picked up the Citroen mantle and imported Citroens up until about 1995. Most notably, these companies were Target and Fournet (2CV importers until about 1989, Target imported them as kitcars and Fournet as refurbished cars), Trend Imports (CX Diesel importers until about 1982), EuroCar (CX IE importers until 1987) and CXA or CX Automotive (importers of the CX IE and XM V6 until 1995). Unfortunately, in the last several years, the DOT (the US Department of Transportation) and EPA (the automotive branch of the Environmental Protection Agency) have tightened their requirements to a point that it is no longer financially feasible for an independent importer to bring in cars.


2. Can I import a Citroen into the USA?

Yes and no. No Citroens newer than 25 years old can be legally imported into the USA without going through a complicated and expensive compliance red-tape courtesy of the DOT and EPA (see question #1). But, any Citroen, 25 years or older, can be brought into the USA without having to be complied.

" Under 49 U.S.C. § 30112(b)(9) (formerly section 108(i) of the Act), "any motor vehicle that is at least 25 years old" is not subject to importation restrictions. All vehicles less than 25 years old must be determined eligible for importation by one of the following methods before the vehicle may be imported under contract with a Registered Importer as described in the Vehicle Importation Guidelines. "


3. Can I use Dextron II instead of the Citroen LHM?

Yes and no. Dextron II, like any other mineral-based hydraulic oil, can be used as an emergency alternative to the Citroen LHM fluid. However, it is not recommended that Dextron II be used on a long-term basis. Dextron II differs from LHM in several ways. First, Dextron II is red instead of green - sounds minor, but you wouldn't believe how many mechanics assume it's brake fluid because of the oil's color. Second, Dextron II is a higher viscosity oil than LHM - this causes all your hydraulic components to react slower than the thinner LHM. Thirdly, Dextron II uses a lot of detergents that will react adversely with any rubber seals and o'rings in the Citroen hydraulic system. Finally, and most importantly, Dextron II is a very abrasive oil (put some between your fingers - it feels gritty) that will actually wear down moving metal components. Past experience has even shown us that any Citroen that has used Dextron II for more than 30,000 miles can not go back to LHM. The Dextron II will have worn down the Citroen's hydraulic system to a point that it will still function (barely) with the Dextron II (because of the oil's higher viscosity) but will have massive internal leakage when changed back to the thinner LHM.



4. What happens if I put brake fluid in my LHM system?

Remember Chernobyl? The Citroen LHM hydraulic system will suffer an equally devastating meltdown. Even the smallest amount of the vegetable-based brake fluid could damage a Citroen LHM system to the tune of several thousand dollars. Although extensive flushing of the hydraulic system will lessen and slow down the damage, the brake fluid will attach itself to many of the larger seals and diaphrams (spheres and accumulators) and could cause further hydraulic deterioration for many coming years. Sometimes the only possible repair is to replace or reseal the entire hydraulic system. Solution? Make sure that only you or a qualified Citroen mechanic adds fluid to the hydraulic resevoir.


7. Can I use a 2CV as a daily driver?

Yes, millions of Frenchmen and other 2CV lovers have done so for over 50 years. Many Americans cite the greater distances one must travel in the USA as a concern when considering a 2CV purchase. To anyone considering the 2CV as anything other than a city or second car, I would certainly recommend the 602cc-powered version over its smaller-engined brethren. A 1982-1990 2CV6 is capable of doing 75 mph on the freeway and, despite a lack of power windows, locks and air conditioning, is a very practical daily driver. Ask any 2CV owner - he/she will swear it's the most fun you can have on your daily commute.

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XM v6 24 1992 ZPJ4
XM v6 24 1997 ES9J4
865948063 Vilnius
www.kiemobites.lt

Tai kaip supratau,tai amerikonai isties ***.Tipo lhm kaip toksines medziagas jie vertina ar ka?!

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Real car has hydraulics

Ne, jie ten apie stabdziu skyscio zala hidraulinei sistemai.

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Saulius
Xsara Picasso '00 1.8 LPG (Debesėlis)
Vilnius

Super!

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Marius Umbražiūnas
2007 Grand C4 Picasso 2.0 HDi Exclusive (Boingas)

nesupratau 3,0l V6 leido importuoti iki 95, o kitu modifikaciju neleido, o kur2,1 benzas, matyt per silpna ir per mazai ryja, kad vazinetu amerikiniais keliais.

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Xm 96 2,5 TD Oda-Veliuras

O kur taip radai parašyt, kad iki 1995 leido importuoti?

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Ex Jorgette D12 '91
Ex Brigitte turbo D12 Automatic '99
Mėlynė V6 2.7 Hdi

"No. Citroen sold its last new car in 1973 (a Citroen SM). However, several independent grey-market importers picked up the Citroen mantle and imported Citroens up until about 1995. Most notably, these companies were Target and Fournet (2CV importers until about 1989, Target imported them as kitcars and Fournet as refurbished cars), Trend Imports (CX Diesel importers until about 1982), EuroCar (CX IE importers until 1987) and CXA or CX Automotive (importers of the CX IE and XM V6 until 1995). Unfortunately, in the last several years, the DOT (the US Department of Transportation) and EPA (the automotive branch of the Environmental Protection Agency) have tightened their requirements to a point that it is no longer financially feasible for an independent importer to bring in cars. "

va siam parasyta

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Xm 96 2,5 TD Oda-Veliuras

Taip tikrai . Bet tai nevisai legalus importas buvo . Taip, kad to laikyti kaip rimto bandymo būti USA rinkoje negalima. Aš manau, kad USA bijojo konortiško vidutinės klasės europietiško automobilio , todėl ir neįsileido jo .

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Ex Jorgette D12 '91
Ex Brigitte turbo D12 Automatic '99
Mėlynė V6 2.7 Hdi

Rimtas bandymas buvo, iki naftos krizės 1974. Po to buvo vadinamieji pilkosios rinkos importai, kuriems PSA visai nepritarė (dėl to lentelės not for sale in USA ant kai kurių mašinų), apie jokius bandymus kalba net nėjo.



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