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Most problems stem from ignition or fuel.
Yeah, mine was mostly fuelling-related. I think the fuel pump actuator rod was worn too far because it always pumped quite weakly. I went through a couple of replacement pumps which solved the problem for a bit and then it came back. Never really quite worked out if it was the actuator rod, whatever was down at the other end that I assume ran on the cam, or shit quality aftermarket pumps. Electric pump was probably the answer. It was also the very early engine, so it needed cranking and cranking and cranking to get the thing to start - unlike the newer 2CV engines.
Ignition side, mine was 6V and had the 123-Ignition electronic ignition module. I really recommend this unit, because the points are a proper pain to get to. I never had any problem with the coil but a lot of people complain about the new ones.
But definitely the Amis were much more complex bodywork wise.
A lot of jobs that are quite straightforward on a Deuche are unbelievably frustrating on the Ami and need a lot of disassembly. Lost count of the times I had to take all the front bodywork off just to do the simplest of jobs.
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Most problems stem from ignition or fuel.
They seem anecdotally to suffer from the increased ethanol content in petrol, to this end I have renewed the fuel pipes and pump, there is also a new carb ready to go on.
In time I may fit electronic ignition and a solid state coil as the modern “original” items seem to suffer from modern manufacturing problems and quality control.
But overall I’m optimistic.
But definitely the Amis were much more complex bodywork wise.