If it was a French car it was far more likely to break down before it ran out of petrol!
A friend of mine once had a citroen. He once had an haudralic failure whilst driving, so he lost the brakes, the suspension and the clutch in one hit. All were on the same system. It was a lovely, comfortable car though, and quite beautiful.
It was probably like a French woman. Difficult and unreliable, and prone to complete break down. But worth having if you can afford it. Not suitable for a lifetime, but a great to experience to have had and to reflect on.
