Hi. I've just returned, again!, to the Citroen world. I bought my first CX in 1978 and this was followed by 5 more and 3 GSs (I'd love another). up to 1989.

There then followed a 10 year break, during which I looked enviously at every passing CX or XM and I finally cracked and bought an XM 2.0 SI in the dark for a tiny amount. It had all the usual silly faults and the heater matrix used to squirt boiling water on my left foot, but it turned out to be a brilliant car until I wrapped it round a very solid traffic calming post one dark wet night!

Another gap followed, only 9 years this time but I couldn't stand it any longer. I've just bought a '96 XM 2.0 Turbo Exclusive Auto (with 100% working electrics!). I only got it two days ago but already I'm transported back to my youth in a car that still reminds me of my first CX. I don't care I paid top dollar, the price has already become insignificant.

I've had all sorts of cars from brand new tiny hatchbacks through to a Saab 9000 Turbo but nothing, but nothing has the appeal of LHM.

I'm beginning to think that Citroenitis is a completely incurable illness!

Hi Boris.
Did you Buy the one for sale in london? The Silver Exclusive with the missing Headlight cover?

Norman

Welcome Boris.

Sounds like a lovely XM you've got yourself there.
Re: the Citronitis, you came to the right place, you'll find quite a few like minded people here, some with cases even worse than yours!

Ciarán

Welcome back Boris

I also arrived at the XM via the CX route (and a few Bx's as well) I now have three of the things, all 2.1 manuals and I keep getting this strong urge to buy any others I see.

Try and look after this one!

Peter.N.

If a recent member like me can be allowed to add to this topic....

I too keep getting attacks of Citroenitis.
After many Citroens I bought a 2.0 litre turbo. When this expired I lashed out and against my better judgement bought a 3 year old Mercedes 320E CDi Avante Garde estate. What a dreadful car! Very fast (virtually 200 bhp from a 3.2 twin ohc 4 valve straight 6 diesel) but poor roadholding, poor ride, poor seats, poor brakes (discs worn out after 20,000 miles) and no fun. Not at all.

I sold it and bought a 2.5 XM diesel estate. Bit unreliable, but so what! Great engine, lovely to drive, incomparable ride, great seats, etc. But you know all that!

By the way, can anyone answer my request elsewhere for help on leaky hydraulics!!

Can't find you request re 'leaky hydraulics' can you point me in the right direction?

Peter.N.