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Moderator: RichardW
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1996 XM Break (just purchased)
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ZX Volcane (wanted)
C2 Enterprise Van
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Hi everyone, new to all of this. Been in motor trade for 25+ years and owned hundreds of cars, but have suddenly been hit with an interest in big old Citroën estates? Xantia was bought as a winter hack Oct last year for less than a meal out with the wife, but has been so good I'm gonna keep it and improve it. Bought XM Break recently so may need some help off some people on here, thanks in advance lol.
- white exec
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- My Cars: 1996 XM 2.5TD Exclusive hatch RHD
1992 BX19D Millesime hatch LHD
previously 1989 BX19RD, 1998 ZX 1.9D auto, 2001 Xantia 1.8i auto
and lots of Rovers before that: 1935 Ten, 1947 Sixteen, 1960 P5 3-litre, 1966 P6 2000, 1972 P6 2000TC, and 1975 P6B 3500S - x 1752
Re: New
Hi, and welcome.
A good pair to look after, Xantia and XM, as they have quite a lot in common.
Both well supported by available documentation, if you need it, here and on sister site club-xm.co.uk.
Do post some photos and details of each when you can.
A good pair to look after, Xantia and XM, as they have quite a lot in common.
Both well supported by available documentation, if you need it, here and on sister site club-xm.co.uk.
Do post some photos and details of each when you can.
Chris
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Re: New
Hello, and to the Forum.
James
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
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- Joined: 13 Apr 2020, 14:59
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- My Cars: 2000 Xantia Break HDi (Daily)
1996 XM Break (just purchased)
2001 Clio V6 (previous)
ZX Volcane (wanted)
C2 Enterprise Van
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Hi there, Xantia turned 166000 miles this morning on the way into work this morning and XM received its 1st mot for 10 years plus after being dry stored. Only 63000 miles, one keeper from new (company car then purchased by driver). XM pretty much original throughout, bonnet and roof lacquer gone but am unsure whether to paint and mint the car or put it down to patina? Any thoughts?
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407 HDI 136 auto
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2010 Dispatch III HDI 90
AND a 1980 Z1000ST
AND a 1983 GPz1100 inj
AND a 1995 Zephyr 1100
AND a 1980 Z650 (my moped) - x 315
Re: New
Nice bit of boot space there. Look after them.
Pete
Notice the BX is still top the list but sadly gone
Notice the BX is still top the list but sadly gone
- white exec
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- Location: Sayalonga, Malaga, Spain
- My Cars: 1996 XM 2.5TD Exclusive hatch RHD
1992 BX19D Millesime hatch LHD
previously 1989 BX19RD, 1998 ZX 1.9D auto, 2001 Xantia 1.8i auto
and lots of Rovers before that: 1935 Ten, 1947 Sixteen, 1960 P5 3-litre, 1966 P6 2000, 1972 P6 2000TC, and 1975 P6B 3500S - x 1752
Re: New
Unlucky to have the XM lacquer gone after just 63k and 10 years in storage. Must have had a hefty dose of UV/sunlight at some point. Dark colours more susceptible. If the rest of the body is good, worth getting those areas repainted.
How is it mechanically? Everything working?
How is it mechanically? Everything working?
Chris
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- Joined: 13 Apr 2020, 14:59
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- My Cars: 2000 Xantia Break HDi (Daily)
1996 XM Break (just purchased)
2001 Clio V6 (previous)
ZX Volcane (wanted)
C2 Enterprise Van
Re: New
Everything seems to work fine except the blowers. Few bits needed like a windscreen trim, drops a bit overnight but no leaks and goes up straight away once started so not to worried. Anything I should be on the look out for?
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Re: New
If you need to gate any bits try looking up a forum member by the tag citroenxm. He knows his stuff, and he may have plenty of spares (although I know he was having a bit of a clear out).
James
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!