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Xm Backup Car, Small preferably diesel| demag |
Posted: January 25, 2008 10:58 pm
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I am looking for something to replace the Fiat asap as it's getting a bit frothy round the gills now!
 A smallish Cit would be ideal (smaller than an Xm!). Ax, Visa, Bx you know the thing. Diesel or small petrol. I've spoken to Andrew and he's made some enquiries for me but drew a blank. Much as I like his Xantia's the're a touch too big. I've spoken to peeps on the Bx forum as well but still haven't struck a deal. Anyone? There seems to be a drought at the moment. A known car would be nice. Thanks. -------------------- Dave.
To flush, or not to flush? That is the question.............. 2.5TD VSX Hatch RP 6738 1992 BX16 TXS........Hasn't been well but getting better! Now has driveshaft gaiters and a dry bottom! Black Country, Staffs. |
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| Ken newbold |
Posted: January 25, 2008 11:19 pm
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My mate has a BX 17TZD K reg. Colour Silver, not pristine but very very tidy. We did a 350 mile round trip in it last weekend with no problems at all.
No idea how much he wants for it but I can ask if you are interested. The car is in Wakefield. -------------------- 92 (J) 2.1TD Est. Usual Green.
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| demag |
Posted: January 26, 2008 01:05 am
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Thanks Ken that's very good of you.
I don't want to spend an awful lot as it will just be backup for the Xm. I've been looking at Bx's on fleabay. There's a beautiful red Gti on there at the moment but the last minute (literally!) scramble inevitably takes them to silly prices. And the ones that sell for peanuts always seem to end when I'm asleep or at work.  And the bay is a banned site at work!  -------------------- Dave.
To flush, or not to flush? That is the question.............. 2.5TD VSX Hatch RP 6738 1992 BX16 TXS........Hasn't been well but getting better! Now has driveshaft gaiters and a dry bottom! Black Country, Staffs. |
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| Ken newbold |
Posted: January 26, 2008 10:37 am
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I'll find out how much he wants for it, he's not greedy and it is a nice example.
-------------------- 92 (J) 2.1TD Est. Usual Green.
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| steelcityuk |
Posted: January 26, 2008 12:25 pm
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As a standby suggestion I'd look at the ZX TD.
Looking at them myself. Steve. -------------------- XM 2.1 SED - RP5876
Prius T Spirit - MB A170 CDi XM S2 2.0 TCT LPG Exclusive Hatch RP6654 C5 HDi110 Exclusive XM S2 2.5 VSX Estate XM S2 2.1 VSX Hatch Xantia HDi Exclusive 405 GTX TD |
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| XM v6 sadist |
Posted: January 26, 2008 04:49 pm
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Hi
The ZX is generally robust, especially the 1.9 XUD but check there are no nasty rattles coming from the rear torsion bar beam. These can be a pain with ZX's. Cheers Tony |
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| steelcityuk |
Posted: January 26, 2008 06:41 pm
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Thanks for the tip Tony.
Sounds a bit 405 ish? Steve. -------------------- XM 2.1 SED - RP5876
Prius T Spirit - MB A170 CDi XM S2 2.0 TCT LPG Exclusive Hatch RP6654 C5 HDi110 Exclusive XM S2 2.5 VSX Estate XM S2 2.1 VSX Hatch Xantia HDi Exclusive 405 GTX TD |
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| SamWise1972 |
Posted: January 26, 2008 06:49 pm
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There are a few AX diesels on ebay. Of course, if you can find the £600, there's a really really good BX TZD, with all the toys, on BXForum
-------------------- 1966 Triumph Herald convertible with big valve twin carb Spitfire head
1973 Bedford Panorama Elite II Bus 1994 2.1td Citroen XM hatch - maroon! 1992 Citroen AX 1.4D Comin' straight outta Southampton |
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| DerekW |
Posted: January 26, 2008 07:08 pm
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My choice would be a ZX diesel. The 1.9D is no great performer but is ultra reliable, I believe the turbo is quite quick. If you get one with a Bosch injector pump you can reduce running costs by feeding it veggy oil or virtually any combustble liquid. I've heard of owners who run theirs on a 30%/70% mix of veggy and household heating oil (kerosene) but I wouldn't know anything about that.
They are also very chuckable and give a comfortable non-hydro ride. Derek -------------------- 1999 3.0V624v Exclusive Black! (RP8362)
2004 C3 Sensodrive Exclusive 1994 ZX Aura 1.8 auto Location: 5 miles North of Boston, Lincolnshire |
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| Peter.N. |
Posted: January 26, 2008 09:23 pm
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The ZX is a brilliant car, my wife has one, but there are'nt many about. A lot of 306's though!
 Peter.N. -------------------- Used to have:
'96 'N' 2.1 td VSX manual estate White RP6695. '01 'Y' 406 GXL Hdi 110 manual estate silver '01 C5 estate 2.0. Hdi 110hp manual Located in Charmouth, Dorset. U.K. Blower transistors MJ 11015 |
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| Ken newbold |
Posted: January 27, 2008 05:42 pm
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I think my mate is looking for about £450ono for his BX. It's not bad as it's got 6 months tax and about the same MOT.
-------------------- 92 (J) 2.1TD Est. Usual Green.
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| Andmcit |
Posted: January 28, 2008 03:06 pm
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Righto, pm sent Dave!!
Andrew |
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| SamWise1972 |
Posted: January 28, 2008 05:13 pm
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I'm increasingly seriously thinking about an AX diesel, more as a backup for the Herald than the XM, but would cover me for both. I'm spying on some on eBay, but should anyone come across a known good car, let me know!
-------------------- 1966 Triumph Herald convertible with big valve twin carb Spitfire head
1973 Bedford Panorama Elite II Bus 1994 2.1td Citroen XM hatch - maroon! 1992 Citroen AX 1.4D Comin' straight outta Southampton |
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