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!
I thought you didn't get on with mk 2 Xantiae JIm - must've been a very compelling opportunity?
What's the story there then? In the future say, what Xm would you be looking for exactly?
Yes, I have to say it was a very, very compelling purchase. One not to be missed really. It's only just a MK2, it's on an R plate and right on the crossover.
It's very low mileage and in very tidy condition with an impeccable service history
As for an XM, it would have to be a PRV V6 and a MK1. A 24V would be nice but as they're so rare, an aspiration rather than a reality so I'd settle for a 12V.
CitroJim wrote:
I must say I was just a little smitten
That's how the long slide starts....
As an outsider with a long history of Xantia, what do you think to the XM?
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
Right, well Jim... We could sort that out, Ive got a 12v V6 PRV one, on a 1993 K plate, which Im my opinion appears to be the best eira XM to get for NO suspension issues...
The hydractive has always worked, I need to fit a nicer lower milage engine into her, which I have.. and make sure everything is nice.. If she went to a fellow member who'd look after her Im happy to sell her.
As for a 12v V6 with a manual box, I guess only Andrew could sort that out for you, as the 12v V6 was manual only for the first year or so of production, then all were virtually auto...
The auto box does give a completely different feel to the PRV, and slows her down a bit... but, I think is still respectable. I drove this said one for 40k on LPG... The LPG would of course be an option ...
Glad you enjoyed the drive Jim, I was certain you WOULD have been impressed..
Rgds
Paul
Projects:(eventually if theres any bodywork left)
93 L Xm 2.1t D auto project
93 L xm V6 12v Sei Manual
Others
In use.. 1995 M reg S2 2.1td auto exclusive
You will have to get an XM sooner or later Jim so I should do it now while there are still some left I have been looking for another 2.1 manual estate for nearly two years now and there haven't been any since I bought the white estate.
Peter.N. wrote:You will have to get an XM sooner or later Jim so I should do it now while there are still some left I have been looking for another 2.1 manual estate for nearly two years now and there haven't been any since I bought the white estate.
Peter
I do recall there being one about a year ago .... a red one i think it was
in here!
Boy, does it go!
