Interested in XM 2.0 Turbo Petrol
Moderator: RichardW
Interested in XM 2.0 Turbo Petrol
Currently own a Xantia 1.8, but have always wanted an XM. Saw this ad for this car
.
I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on what to look out for in a mark 1 XM. I've done a bit on Xantia hydraulics, I'm assuming the XM is pretty much the same? The car has 100,000 miles on it, are there any specific things that tend to go that I should out for?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
The original ad is here http://belfast.gumtree.com/belfast/40/73950740.html.
.
I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on what to look out for in a mark 1 XM. I've done a bit on Xantia hydraulics, I'm assuming the XM is pretty much the same? The car has 100,000 miles on it, are there any specific things that tend to go that I should out for?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
The original ad is here http://belfast.gumtree.com/belfast/40/73950740.html.
The hydraulics are pretty much the same as the Xantia but this xm will not be Anti sink, its a real citroen .
This is also a MK 1.5 and as such is the best age to have as you get sports and auto mode suspension and not auto and slightly more auto mode, the windows dont drop out, its got the citroen dash not the one that was pinched out of the pug 405 and the suspension doesnt pack up and give a hard ride due to diode issues.
you will not be dissapointed with this car as the owner is known here and is in fact the XM Columnist for the CCC magazine, he is an honest bloke, a bit shady, but honest
As with any Car though check the fluids are clean, that everything works, brakes sharp, steering tight and light, no abs lights, also make sure the suspension is nice and soft and the ride height looks good.
If its an auto make sure it drives through all the gears reasonably smoothly and that there is no jerky engagement going between R N and D, also check that the 3rd to 4th shift is smooth and the revs dont go shooting up between changes.
Like i say though all this is unimportant, it will be a nice car this one.
D
This is also a MK 1.5 and as such is the best age to have as you get sports and auto mode suspension and not auto and slightly more auto mode, the windows dont drop out, its got the citroen dash not the one that was pinched out of the pug 405 and the suspension doesnt pack up and give a hard ride due to diode issues.
you will not be dissapointed with this car as the owner is known here and is in fact the XM Columnist for the CCC magazine, he is an honest bloke, a bit shady, but honest
As with any Car though check the fluids are clean, that everything works, brakes sharp, steering tight and light, no abs lights, also make sure the suspension is nice and soft and the ride height looks good.
If its an auto make sure it drives through all the gears reasonably smoothly and that there is no jerky engagement going between R N and D, also check that the 3rd to 4th shift is smooth and the revs dont go shooting up between changes.
Like i say though all this is unimportant, it will be a nice car this one.
D
Last edited by Deanxm on 19 Feb 2011, 23:51, edited 1 time in total.
XM Prestige PRV6 92
Talbot Express Autotrail Chinook 89
Mitsubishi L200 Trojan 14
Xantia Activa 95, sold (missed)
Service Citroen is awesome, it shows me pictures of all the parts i used to be able to buy............
Talbot Express Autotrail Chinook 89
Mitsubishi L200 Trojan 14
Xantia Activa 95, sold (missed)
Service Citroen is awesome, it shows me pictures of all the parts i used to be able to buy............
-
- Posts: 8061
- Joined: 30 Dec 2004, 23:10
- Location: Somewhere in North Wales, Anglesey
- My Cars: M reg Xm S2 2.1td Auto Exclusive. 269k and rising
L reg XM S1 V6 12v Manual SEi
L 94 XM 2.1 TD auto total resto
2008 Peugeot 207 Sw 1.6 16v hdi. 217k and rising
2010 Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 8v HDi 161k and rising - x 71
Thats Robert Smarts XM Im sure! Certainly as its advertised in Ireland!!
The S1.5 XM's, Kreg, L reg and Early M Reg cars ARE the ones to get. They hae the Mk.2 Bolted earths, suspension useually ALWAYS works, hardley blows the ECU, ABS can give problems, brake light wanring light failure messages easilly fixed...
XM Suspension SHOULD sink after key is off for a while, anti sink DIDN'T come along till around N to P reg 1996...
Paul
The S1.5 XM's, Kreg, L reg and Early M Reg cars ARE the ones to get. They hae the Mk.2 Bolted earths, suspension useually ALWAYS works, hardley blows the ECU, ABS can give problems, brake light wanring light failure messages easilly fixed...
XM Suspension SHOULD sink after key is off for a while, anti sink DIDN'T come along till around N to P reg 1996...
Paul
Sharing a pug 207 1.6 hdi Sw 16v.
M reg Xm 2.1 td auto exclusive S2 269k and rising
L reg XM V6 12v SEi auto .. Light project
A very sad...
1994 XM 2.1 d auto
M reg Xm 2.1 td auto exclusive S2 269k and rising
L reg XM V6 12v SEi auto .. Light project
A very sad...
1994 XM 2.1 d auto
-
- Posts: 1031
- Joined: 23 Oct 2009, 10:51
- Location: Northern Ireland
- My Cars:
- x 14
Hello Ramocc,
This is my car, give me a buzz if you are interested. Dean has given you some good advice for XM buying.
In my ownership. I have done the following work to the car:
Timing belt kit and water pump
Heater Matrix
Spheres re-gassed
Pressure regulator changed
Hydrualic pump changed
Front brake flexi hoses
Front Pads
Engine serviced
Coolant changed
Automatic transmission fuild changed
New spark plugs
Here are some more pictures, I'll let them do the talking.
http://athena.cx/main.php/v/XM+Prestige/
Regards
Robert
This is my car, give me a buzz if you are interested. Dean has given you some good advice for XM buying.
In my ownership. I have done the following work to the car:
Timing belt kit and water pump
Heater Matrix
Spheres re-gassed
Pressure regulator changed
Hydrualic pump changed
Front brake flexi hoses
Front Pads
Engine serviced
Coolant changed
Automatic transmission fuild changed
New spark plugs
Here are some more pictures, I'll let them do the talking.
http://athena.cx/main.php/v/XM+Prestige/
Regards
Robert
1990 XM 2.1 Turbo SD
1991 BX 16 TGS Auto
1992 ZX 1.6 Aura Auto
1994 Xantia 2.0 16V VSX
2008 C5 2.7 Exclusive
1991 BX 16 TGS Auto
1992 ZX 1.6 Aura Auto
1994 Xantia 2.0 16V VSX
2008 C5 2.7 Exclusive
-
- Posts: 1031
- Joined: 23 Oct 2009, 10:51
- Location: Northern Ireland
- My Cars:
- x 14
Thanks for reminding me Jim!!Remember the 25th looms!!!!
I'll add that to my very long to do list. Being back up at Univerisity and being between teaching placements has me up to my eyes in work, from assignments (which also coincide with CCC deadlines ) and applying for the very few teaching posts that do come up; selling cars has taken a bit of a back seat, and is not the number one priority.
1990 XM 2.1 Turbo SD
1991 BX 16 TGS Auto
1992 ZX 1.6 Aura Auto
1994 Xantia 2.0 16V VSX
2008 C5 2.7 Exclusive
1991 BX 16 TGS Auto
1992 ZX 1.6 Aura Auto
1994 Xantia 2.0 16V VSX
2008 C5 2.7 Exclusive
Good, kick the cattle out, put the cars inside and get your head down at uni and finnish, then when your rich you wont have to regret selling themselling cars has taken a bit of a back seat, and is not the number one priority.
D
XM Prestige PRV6 92
Talbot Express Autotrail Chinook 89
Mitsubishi L200 Trojan 14
Xantia Activa 95, sold (missed)
Service Citroen is awesome, it shows me pictures of all the parts i used to be able to buy............
Talbot Express Autotrail Chinook 89
Mitsubishi L200 Trojan 14
Xantia Activa 95, sold (missed)
Service Citroen is awesome, it shows me pictures of all the parts i used to be able to buy............
-
- Posts: 1031
- Joined: 23 Oct 2009, 10:51
- Location: Northern Ireland
- My Cars:
- x 14
Good, kick the cattle out, put the cars inside and get your head down at uni and finnish, then when your rich you wont have to regret selling them
That has to be the best bit of advice given on FCF!!!!
1990 XM 2.1 Turbo SD
1991 BX 16 TGS Auto
1992 ZX 1.6 Aura Auto
1994 Xantia 2.0 16V VSX
2008 C5 2.7 Exclusive
1991 BX 16 TGS Auto
1992 ZX 1.6 Aura Auto
1994 Xantia 2.0 16V VSX
2008 C5 2.7 Exclusive
-
- Posts: 1031
- Joined: 23 Oct 2009, 10:51
- Location: Northern Ireland
- My Cars:
- x 14