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Interested in XM 2.0 Turbo Petrol

Post by Ramocc »

Currently own a Xantia 1.8, but have always wanted an XM. Saw this ad for this car
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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.
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Post by Deanxm »

The hydraulics are pretty much the same as the Xantia but this xm will not be Anti sink, its a real citroen :lol: .
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 :lol:

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.

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Post by citroenxm »

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...

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Post by robert_e_smart »

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. :D

http://athena.cx/main.php/v/XM+Prestige/

Regards

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Post by CitroJim »

robert_e_smart wrote: I have been up to my eyes with other commitments
Among them writing your column I trust Robert :D Remember the 25th looms!!!!

I'm about to do mine...
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Post by robert_e_smart »

Remember the 25th looms!!!!
Thanks for reminding me Jim!!

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.
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Post by Deanxm »

selling cars has taken a bit of a back seat, and is not the number one priority.
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 :lol:

D
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Post by robert_e_smart »

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 :lol:


That has to be the best bit of advice given on FCF!!!! :lol: :lol:
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Post by Deanxm »

and it was totaly free too :lol:

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Post by robert_e_smart »

and it was totaly free too :lol:
My favourite price :lol: 8-)
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Post by Ramocc »

Cool, thanks for the advice.

Rob: I'll give you a ring later then to organize a viewing.
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Post by Deanxm »

dont m ind me.......

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Post by davoxx »

why was my post removed?
why?
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Post by Deanxm »

airng opinions publicly that shouldnt be i should think.

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Post by davoxx »

thought it was a valid post considering the fact that i know the car and how much it was bought for.
why?
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