Looks like a potential bargain, sits ok enough to suggest it's not completely screwed, and presuming the spheres sold with the car are correct a nice simple fix.
Bet the manual box is lovely with that engine too, always feel mine changes up too high with the auto box! Tempting to swap this for my estate but being the wrong end of the country hinders that somewhat!
I think it has just been washed Russ!! 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!