Howdy folks
After a brief hiatus in BX ownership, it looks like I'm set for a return! I've done a deal involving cash money and my Discovery for Catsinthewelder's 19RD estate. I desperately need a long distance machine and some money! Especially as I may also yet be buying an XM...
I had a lengthy drive in an XM on Monday and it entirely reminded me what I've been missing. Nothing rides like a hydro-Cit! Look forward to complaints about clutch weight and poor gearchange...
Looks like I'm back to BXs!
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Dollywobbler
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Tim Leech
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Re: Looks like I'm back to BXs!
And about time too, welcome back Ian, weve missed you!
Lots of Motors, mostly semi broken....
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Stinkwheel
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Re: Looks like I'm back to BXs!
19 Diesel estate, best BX from a practicality point of view these days IMO.
Welcome back mate, when you getting it? Will it be about by the weekend?
Welcome back mate, when you getting it? Will it be about by the weekend?
Doctor Of Gonzo Journalism!!!
93 BX TZD Estate
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93 BX 19 TXD Estate
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79 Acadiane
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To slightly mis-quote Kitch ... "BX 14. They're just brilliant!"
93 BX TZD Estate
90 BX 14TE St Tropez
93 BX 19 TXD Estate
92 BX 16TXi
77 Ami 8 Break
79 Acadiane
81 Dyane6
84 2CV6
85 GSA saloon rally car
To slightly mis-quote Kitch ... "BX 14. They're just brilliant!"
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citsncycles
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Re: Looks like I'm back to BXs!
Welcome back (again!). And how is the cat by the way? Not heard from him in a while.
Mike Sims
BX 19RD Estate Mk1 - Timex!
BX 4X4 Estate - Oh god, I've done it again!
BX 17RD MK1 - it called to me!
BX14 TGE, - SOLD
XM Turbo SD,GS Club Estate,Visa 17D Leader,HY Pickup,Dyane Nomad,Dyane 6,2CV AZL,Falcon S,Trabant P50,3x Land Rovers (88" series 1,109" series 2a FFR,series 2a Marshall ambulance),DKW F7, Lambretta LD150 x 1.5,Mobylette SP93,Ural Cossack,Ural M63,CZ 250 Sport,Honda Varadero 125,lots of bicycles & tricycles including (but not only) Sunbeams,Higgins & Bates!
BX 19RD Estate Mk1 - Timex!
BX 4X4 Estate - Oh god, I've done it again!
BX 17RD MK1 - it called to me!
BX14 TGE, - SOLD
XM Turbo SD,GS Club Estate,Visa 17D Leader,HY Pickup,Dyane Nomad,Dyane 6,2CV AZL,Falcon S,Trabant P50,3x Land Rovers (88" series 1,109" series 2a FFR,series 2a Marshall ambulance),DKW F7, Lambretta LD150 x 1.5,Mobylette SP93,Ural Cossack,Ural M63,CZ 250 Sport,Honda Varadero 125,lots of bicycles & tricycles including (but not only) Sunbeams,Higgins & Bates!
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Dollywobbler
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Re: Looks like I'm back to BXs!
Doubt it'll be by the weekend sadly. He's putting it through an MOT and in return, I'm getting the radius arms on the Disco rebushed. Think Rich is ok.
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catsinthewelder
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Re: Looks like I'm back to BXs!
I'm fine, just fancy a change for a bit.
There's been a French car on my drive since before I passed my test. I doubt there will be a huge gap before another one lands, may well be another BX.
There's been a French car on my drive since before I passed my test. I doubt there will be a huge gap before another one lands, may well be another BX.
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Dollywobbler
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Re: Looks like I'm back to BXs!
As I well know Rich, it's sometimes good to have a break from BXs. Then, after a while, you realise what you are missing!
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mat_fenwick
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Re: Looks like I'm back to BXs!
I'm hoping to tax mine at the beginning of March - it's only been 3 months since I last drove it (which was down to the rolling road session) but I'm missing being behind the wheel!
1993 1.9 TZD Turbo Estate
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mds141
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Re: Looks like I'm back to BXs!
Good luck with the XM purchase Ian. Any advice just ask. One thing I will say is, buy one with plenty of history. I know it sounds obvious, but mine has had over 13 grand spent on it over the years and touch wood, it's payed dividends.
Mark Smith
Is it just me or is everything shit?
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.
1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
Is it just me or is everything shit?
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.
1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
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Dollywobbler
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Re: Looks like I'm back to BXs!
So, I shouldn't rush out and buy that 2.1 that's just appeared on Ebay then?
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mds141
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Re: Looks like I'm back to BXs!
I'm not saying don't Ian, but there's an awful of stuff to go wrong on an XM.
I bought mine off Patrick Rugg in September 2011. The previous owner bought it in March of the same year and between then and August 2011 spent nearly three grand on it.
It's just a case of buying one that's had all the major stuff replaced.
Mine has only failed to proceed twice. Once when the starter motor packed up and secondly when the auxiliary drive belt snapped, but to be fair, I knew the belt needed changing.
I bought mine off Patrick Rugg in September 2011. The previous owner bought it in March of the same year and between then and August 2011 spent nearly three grand on it.
It's just a case of buying one that's had all the major stuff replaced.
Mine has only failed to proceed twice. Once when the starter motor packed up and secondly when the auxiliary drive belt snapped, but to be fair, I knew the belt needed changing.
Mark Smith
Is it just me or is everything shit?
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.
1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
Is it just me or is everything shit?
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.
1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
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catsinthewelder
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Re: Looks like I'm back to BXs!
MOT passed, swap is on for Tuesday morning.
Sweepstake on how long before I buy number 3?
Sweepstake on how long before I buy number 3?
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Dollywobbler
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Re: Looks like I'm back to BXs!
See if you can last longer without a BX than me. I managed just over half a year!
Anyway, tomorrow is the big day. Don't forget the Citroen bits! I'd better pack the paperwork now or I'll forget something vital. Like the V5...
Anyway, tomorrow is the big day. Don't forget the Citroen bits! I'd better pack the paperwork now or I'll forget something vital. Like the V5...