Off topic chat about anything you like. Doesn't have to be about XMs (though they will inevitibly come up!). You can even discuss non-Citroens in here!
Am i just getting grumpier or is this just the daftest thing you have seen recently? https://youtu.be/LdmfoTsE93g" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Aside from the usual tidal wave of marketing BS is it just me or do Ford not seem to be able to pronounce their own car name? is it an Echosport, or is it an Ecosport? Ford's marketing department doesn't seem to be all that sure
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92 Citroen XM Prestige 3.0i Auto R.P5678
14 Mitsubishi L200 Trojan
89 Talbot Express 2.0 coach built Auto-trail Chinook
Only good bit is the Glencoe setting! Apart from that, totally forgettable.
Yesterday, a couple of hours of watching ITV was punctuated by multiple adverts for family SUVs - all small, all red, all the same, all as attention-grabbing as a shopful of trainers.
Now, put something with the design panache of an XM of today on the screen, and it might just spark some comment.
What was the last mass-production car that did that?
Chris 1996 XM 2.5TD Exclusive RP7165 Polar White 1992 BX19D Millesime RP5800 Sable 1989 BX19RD Delage Red Deceased; 1998 ZX 1.9D Avantage auto Triton Green Company car 1998..2001; 2001 Xantia 1.8i auto Wicked Red Company car 2001..2003
I try and ignore all adverts. No imagination at all nowadays. Where's the epic car ads from the 80's? Peugeot 405 driving through fire. That's an advert!
It's been annoying me too that Ford one. I hate all of these soft roader SUVs. Horrid things.
Mind you the Cactus is the exception, but they have ruined that now.
Russ
1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5712
1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5705 (D)
Also
2003 C5 2.2 HDI Exclusive
I don't do much damage to the tv set by turning it on these days but when I do, I tend to view things that I record first to the settop box. Dexterous use of the remote control can liberate you from all ads.
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Bye,
Gábor
1998 XM 2.5 Turbo D Pallas (LHD, Bleu Mauritius)
1996 XM 2.5 Turbo D VSX (LHD, Bleu Mauritius) deceased
1986 BX 19 TRI Break (LHD, Rouge Vallelunga) deceased
1996 AX 14 D (LHD, Alaska White) deceased
I presume the name should be Ecosport, as it alludes to ecology. But whatever the proper name, the car is uninspiring and backed up by a meaningless slogan. And, as somebody said, they all look almost the same.
Well, whad'ya know? Maybe not all of them? I stumbled upon this one today:
I know which one I would be driving away Gabor and the kids would just have to walk home! Regards, Matthew T.
1989 V6 Exclusive (Poland car) - Now living in a local Motor Museum!
1990 V6sei auto (grey auto)
1990 V6sei manual (gold car)
1990 V6.24 Pallas (Germany car)
1990 V6.24v (Scotland car)
Other previous XM sold and broken too many to mention!
Well, whad'ya know? Maybe not all of them? I stumbled upon this one today:
I know which one I would be driving away Gabor and the kids would just have to walk home! Regards, Matthew T.
Obviously you are attracted to the sharp edged styling, not the performance.
91 3.0 sei M. 4852 EXY Black
92 2.1 sed M. 5740 ECZ Sable Phenicien
92 3.0 V6-24. 5713 EXY Black
92 2.1 sd M. 5685 ENT Blue Sideral
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90 2.1sd M. 5049 EJV Mandarin
92 2.1sd A. 5698 EJV Mandarin
94 2.1sd A. 6218 ERT Triton
91 2.0si M. 5187 EWT White
in here!
