Rob's XM (Darlington)
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Rob's XM (Darlington)
Having spent a while looking for the best BX I could find, I have ended up buying a poverty spec XM - my first after a number of other BXs and CXs. It is a 2.0 16 valve SX auto.
All I have done with it so far is give it a wash over and filled it with petrol - £97-00 worth! It must a) have been running on fumes and B) have a big tank
My first impressions are that it is a little underpowered, but I didn't buy it for its performance; it's very spacious and nearly as comfortable as a CX!
At the moment, after a whole day of ownership, my only concern is its tendency to moan or fart on settling after use - rather disconcerting if the neighbours are around!
Rob
All I have done with it so far is give it a wash over and filled it with petrol - £97-00 worth! It must a) have been running on fumes and B) have a big tank
My first impressions are that it is a little underpowered, but I didn't buy it for its performance; it's very spacious and nearly as comfortable as a CX!
At the moment, after a whole day of ownership, my only concern is its tendency to moan or fart on settling after use - rather disconcerting if the neighbours are around!
Rob
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Re: Rob's XM (Darlington)
Well, well, well..what goes round comes round...
That was Pistonheads Shed of the week and until then was owned by forum member Citroenmad. http://www.club-xm.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1821
Nice to see both it and you.
That was Pistonheads Shed of the week and until then was owned by forum member Citroenmad. http://www.club-xm.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1821
Nice to see both it and you.
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Re: Rob's XM (Darlington)
Hi Rob
Welcome to the club - your XM certainly looks clean and tidy from the picture.
As regards Citroen odd hydraulic noises I have heard of groaning and hissing but moaning and farting are new ones on me!! Hopefully it's nothing serious and just a quirk to get accustomed to.
Ken
PS I knew that reg number looked familiar!
Welcome to the club - your XM certainly looks clean and tidy from the picture.
As regards Citroen odd hydraulic noises I have heard of groaning and hissing but moaning and farting are new ones on me!! Hopefully it's nothing serious and just a quirk to get accustomed to.
Ken
PS I knew that reg number looked familiar!
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Re: Rob's XM (Darlington)
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Hi Rob,
welcome to clubxm.
That's a realy nice looking car you've got there.
I recently aquired a white SX. I'm busy replacing the exhaust manifold at the moment. If I ever get it finished I'll give it a good clean. If it looks half as good as yours I'll be well pleased.
Not so pleased if it starts farting though
You probably don't realise just how good your car actually looks. Check out the first pic in this thread...........
http://club-xm.com/forum2/index.php?showtopic=3140
It was that picture that inspired me to get a white one
Paul
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Hi Rob,
welcome to clubxm.
That's a realy nice looking car you've got there.
I recently aquired a white SX. I'm busy replacing the exhaust manifold at the moment. If I ever get it finished I'll give it a good clean. If it looks half as good as yours I'll be well pleased.
Not so pleased if it starts farting though
You probably don't realise just how good your car actually looks. Check out the first pic in this thread...........
http://club-xm.com/forum2/index.php?showtopic=3140
It was that picture that inspired me to get a white one
Paul
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Re: Rob's XM (Darlington)
Thanks for your comments, Paul and others.
The photo of Perry (as in Como - not my idea!) in earlier days is certainly impressive and I whilst I am no spannerer, I do like to wash and polish.
I have now done about 120 miles in mixed driving and the car is growing on me. As long as I don't want to accelerate with great urgency, it seems competent and comfy. What I was looking for really. A top spec model must indeed be an impressive motor. A little earlier in the year, I was tempted by Dr Alex Moulton's 3 litre V6 that came on the market, but I decided something a little less expensive was the way to go for my first venture into XM ownership, in case I didn't like it. I do.
When time and the weather allows, I will take some new photos and post them.
The Boss has seen the pictures of Citroenmad's 6 wheeler and fallen in love with it - I suspect trouble is on the way...
Rob
The photo of Perry (as in Como - not my idea!) in earlier days is certainly impressive and I whilst I am no spannerer, I do like to wash and polish.
I have now done about 120 miles in mixed driving and the car is growing on me. As long as I don't want to accelerate with great urgency, it seems competent and comfy. What I was looking for really. A top spec model must indeed be an impressive motor. A little earlier in the year, I was tempted by Dr Alex Moulton's 3 litre V6 that came on the market, but I decided something a little less expensive was the way to go for my first venture into XM ownership, in case I didn't like it. I do.
When time and the weather allows, I will take some new photos and post them.
The Boss has seen the pictures of Citroenmad's 6 wheeler and fallen in love with it - I suspect trouble is on the way...
Rob
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Hi,
That's a nice looking car, the white and black remind me of the NASA Apollo colours.
You could try lubing the front struts to see if that's the cause of the noise.
Steve.
That's a nice looking car, the white and black remind me of the NASA Apollo colours.
You could try lubing the front struts to see if that's the cause of the noise.
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Re: Rob's XM (Darlington)
Well, ive just replied in another thread about this.
Im very pleased to hear its going well and is in good hands
It was also known as Perry Como here too, it will be used to it by now
Its not the most lively of performers but it offers a relaxed drive and good economy. Hopefully its all going well for you, it never missed a beat when we had it.
Yes the window cables went a few times and the drivers side had a complete new motor assembly while we had it. We did try and keep it nice, it always had what it needed. We rarely used it as an every day car so it did spend a lot of time sitting. Though it was sat under its fully fitted, Xm shape, outdoor car cover - which we still have ...
I might see you around, as your not all that far from me. Ive already spotted you in Darlington once and its not an easy car to miss!
Ive seen pictures of your R5 and it looks stunning, know doubt you will keep the Xm well too.
It would ne nice to see it at some CCC events ...
Let us know how it goes and if you sell it.
Chris.
Im very pleased to hear its going well and is in good hands
It was also known as Perry Como here too, it will be used to it by now
Its not the most lively of performers but it offers a relaxed drive and good economy. Hopefully its all going well for you, it never missed a beat when we had it.
Yes the window cables went a few times and the drivers side had a complete new motor assembly while we had it. We did try and keep it nice, it always had what it needed. We rarely used it as an every day car so it did spend a lot of time sitting. Though it was sat under its fully fitted, Xm shape, outdoor car cover - which we still have ...
I might see you around, as your not all that far from me. Ive already spotted you in Darlington once and its not an easy car to miss!
Ive seen pictures of your R5 and it looks stunning, know doubt you will keep the Xm well too.
It would ne nice to see it at some CCC events ...
Let us know how it goes and if you sell it.
Chris.
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Thanks for your comments, Chris, and for having kept this car so fine over your period of ownership.
I have just gone through the extensive thread started by you on the other XM forum and loved the detail and the pictures. Perry realy does look good on the alloys, I shall look out for some as they do "lift" the car's appearance. So what's the cost of an XM shaped car cover nowadays?
Rob
I have just gone through the extensive thread started by you on the other XM forum and loved the detail and the pictures. Perry realy does look good on the alloys, I shall look out for some as they do "lift" the car's appearance. So what's the cost of an XM shaped car cover nowadays?
Rob
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Re: Rob's XM (Darlington)
......About half the cost of an XM and yes i am one of the ones mad enough to get one .
Mine was about £170 i think but it is worth it, its as close to a garage as you can get, its a heavy material so it doesnt flap in the wind and scuff the paint and is very waterproof, it will take any amount of water even now nearly 18months later its like new. The only downside is you have to wash the car before it goes on but then keeping the car clean is no bad thing.
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Mine was about £170 i think but it is worth it, its as close to a garage as you can get, its a heavy material so it doesnt flap in the wind and scuff the paint and is very waterproof, it will take any amount of water even now nearly 18months later its like new. The only downside is you have to wash the car before it goes on but then keeping the car clean is no bad thing.
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Well i dont know why i missed your response!ragger wrote:Thanks for your comments, Chris, and for having kept this car so fine over your period of ownership.
I have just gone through the extensive thread started by you on the other XM forum and loved the detail and the pictures. Perry realy does look good on the alloys, I shall look out for some as they do "lift" the car's appearance. So what's the cost of an XM shaped car cover nowadays?
Rob
I do still have the fitted cover but I think its sold now, just awaiting confirmation. I was after £100 for it, it was £200+ new. Fully fitted to the Xms shape.
The alloys do look a treat on that car, best style Xm wheels too
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