Vince's xm - 2.1TD daily driver

[Vince]

Thanks Rob....Im 99% back on form now

One thing that has helped is we have realised that even with Linda losing her job recently and us being not so loose with our money, we can still reach the end of the month without being overdrawn and we can still go out with the kids etc every now and again...a big weight off my mind

[CitroJim]

That's true Vince, eliminating money worries goes a big, big way to resolving a lot of issues...

Money worries are perhaps the worst of all.

[ragger]

I don't think many would disagree with that view, Jim.

[Vince]

Well guys another few weeks go by and im still not driving the xm

I sooooooo miss it its driving me mad

What I need to get done next week is to get a quote for classic insurance and tot up how much it will cost to get it back on the road insured, mot'd etc.

As it stands it doesn't look like we are going to return to the level of income we once enjoyed but if I can continue on getting it priced up then I might be able to stash the odd £10 away here or there and add some car money on for any jobs I do to build up the funds.

Being honest I need to do something because it looks at the moment like its never going to return to the road anytime soon...but that cant be the case...I need to be able to drive it

Ah....I remember its last drive so well.....

[Charles M]

If you can garage it and use another car as your main car you should be able to get a competitive classic policy on it - my SM is insured for 5000 miles sd&p with Heritage by Norton and I am paying £110 garaged, with one speeding conviction.

[captainhaddock]

I have never driven a Quashquai so I do not know but I do own 2 XM's so yep....It's OK to park the XM for some time until the Quashquai starts loosing it's charm or just leaves! Just hang on to the XM I would say and get it going whenever you can!

[kingp]

The crashqai will only end up being replaced with something else if it goes though!

Just make sure it's all cleaned up and waxoyled to keep it good

[russ92xmsed]

You'll be back in the XM soon enough I'm sure sure Vince. can't imagine how frustrating it is to have it on the drive and not be able to use it. But at least you have one. That's the main thing. the Qumquat is not substitute for it, but at least you have it to try and get a good insurance quote as Charles as mentioned. Sounds good that.

I got in mine after nearly two weeks of not driving It, and you kind of discover it all over again. Infact it has highlighted a few ergonomic benefits over the c5... Better indicator stalks and A pillar visibility for example.

[CitroJim]

I got in mine after nearly two weeks of not driving It, and you kind of discover it all over again.

That's when you really appreciate them Russ, and realise how good they are..

Good point on the classic insurance Charles. For as pleasure car it makes insurance affordable.

[Dieselman]

Vince, don't give up. Linda will find work and you can still keep expanding the refinishing business.