I'm on my second CX now having bought the first one in 93 trading up from some Euro box or other. The first was a Series2 plastic bumpered CX25GTi auto with the VIP interior - I think these form the bulk of CXs in the UK these days. I kept this car 6 years and had all the usual troubles - rear swing arm bearings, dodgy electrics and some crumbling bodywork. I count the tyres, battery, alternator and spheres as routine maintenence needed on any car. In this respect I would say the car is no more or less expensive to maintain than the equivalent spec car from some other manufacturer - i.e. a BMW 5 series, Merc E class or Alfa 164. The last thing I did ...  Read the complete review