Citroen Zx16v

bxzx16v · Post by **bxzx16v** » 30 May 2011, 18:19

Just joined the forum today so I thought I would post a few pics of my Zx16v , I came across this after a fruitless search for a decent Bx16v, the car has had two owners , the first being Citroen Uk for 2 months then one lady owner up until I got the car last September , it's got a Full Service History and every bill and receipt for every job done on her , the car is totally standard and not modified in anyway and that's how she is going to stay , it's also fitted with the optional leather interior and aircon , since owning the car it's had a full service , the handbrake cables replaced , new battery , a k&n replacement panel filter in original airbox and also four brand new Toyo Proxes T1r tyres in the correct 1955/55/15 size , the only non standard addition I have fitted is an Alpine CD receiver with green illumination to match the dash lights etc , this is hidden behind a genuine Citroen radio adaptor/cover , this car is most certainly a long term keeper as they are getting quite rare now with only around 78 left on the road and in the region of 38 sorned , here's a few pics , comments always welcome ,

Mark

Post by **CitroJim** » 30 May 2011, 18:37

That looks very lovely Mark..

The ZX is quite a looker as a 2 door. It's amazing how getting rid of the rear doors really changes its looks into something rather attractive.

Nice colour too

robert_e_smart · Post by **robert_e_smart** » 30 May 2011, 20:17

Lovely car Mark.

A future classic in the making there.

I was tempted to buy a ZX 16V during the winter, but I was boring and bought a Xantia TD instead.

bxzx16v · Post by **bxzx16v** » 30 May 2011, 20:35

Great car the Xantia Td , used to do a bit of taxiing a few years ago and run one upto 176k with no issues whatsoever and another upto 240k with no major problems only a starter motor at 200k , my mate who worked at a Citroen specialist at the time said it drove better than some that had done 50k ! Great cars

Mark

Sl4yer · Post by **Sl4yer** » 31 May 2011, 00:09

Great car Mark! Always wanted a 16v. I still miss the Volcane most days.

A facelifted 16v must be extremely rare!

James

XantiaDaveEire · Post by **XantiaDaveEire** » 31 May 2011, 19:26

I have to agree with Jim here,It looks a whole lot nicer in 3door form

bxzx16v · Post by **bxzx16v** » 31 May 2011, 21:01

Thanks for the positive comments it really does mean alot , would still love a Bx16v to go along side her but good ones are few and far between and starting to go up in value

Mark

Citroening · Post by **Citroening** » 31 May 2011, 21:40

Welcome to the forum, and it's funny that a ZX 16V should come up as one might be joining the fleet soon.

A rare sight nowadays for sure!

Lovely car BTW, and it's got leather too!

Probably the best ZX to have.

bxzx16v · Post by **bxzx16v** » 31 May 2011, 22:00

Have you seen one or are you looking ? I know there's a mint one , one owner K reg over on the Zx16v net forum for £2400ish

Mark

Citroening · Post by **Citroening** » 31 May 2011, 22:04

We've seen it, but it's just the case of my dad sealing a deal etc.

That one owner car sounds very nice - have you got a link?

bxzx16v · Post by **bxzx16v** » 31 May 2011, 22:10

http://www.zx16v.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=655 , hope this helps if the link works

Mark

Citroening · Post by **Citroening** » 31 May 2011, 22:20

Thanks.
Seems you have to be logged in to see it so I'll sign up - didn't even know there was a forum anyway!

vince · Post by **vince** » 31 May 2011, 22:47

Wow that ZX looks to be in stunning condition

ZX's with leather must be rarer than hens teeth

bxzx16v · Post by **bxzx16v** » 01 Jun 2011, 05:42

I need the bumpers respraying but that's about it , the rest of the bodywork is really nice for a car this age , underneath is mint with no rust issues whatsoever , all that wants doing is the spare wheel carrier removing and cleaning and repainting , the spares never even been on the car , it's never been smoked in and the only wear inside is to the drivers seat bolster where it's worn slightly , it's a real gem to drive and handles beautifully without any bodyroll , I spoke to the previous owner recently and she said the car ran 100% in the 15yrs she had it , and was happy it had found a good home , she told me she wouldn't let it go to the scrappage scheme as she liked the car that much , and she px'ed it for a pug 207 to sit along side her Mazda Rx8 , that's not what alot would have done certainly , with some nice cars being lost to scrappage she certainly saved a cracker

Mark

R9UKE · Post by **R9UKE** » 02 Jul 2011, 00:32

The amount of beauties lost to the scrappage scheme really makes me angry, and I hope it never comes back - Our roads are filled with Hyundai i10s because of it...

That's a great looking ZX. I'm really glad to hear that it's staying completely standard, it's in good hands

Some pictures of the leather interior are more than welcome!