24v wanted

[Dieselman]

I thought Jan was commenting on him being mad keeping the Honda over the XM!!

The only sensible interpretaion !

Mike.

But that's not what he said. He said he isn't likely to be keeping the Honda.

[Smoothcruiser]

Was it just the engine you were after? I have a V6 1991 XM 76,000 I am breaking it

[David Hallworth]

Cheers - Justin

PS - that's my 24v on Ebay, so I guess I do like lower miles after all

Just a note, in your ebay advert you state your XM has the fastest engine....

The series 1 V6 24v XM was significantly faster then the Series 2.

Not picking fault, just thought you'd be interested to know.

I sold my Series 2 V6 earlier this year, am now waiting on another one to come my way.

Lovely cars, so quiet, comfy and refined. A very very underrated car IMO.

Best of luck with the sale, the car looks goregous.

David.

[chillmax]

Hi David

Well I suppose I was talking currently, and the best combination (imo) of all the options. The Mk1 24v was indeed very nippy, but on balance I wouldn't swap it for a very late 24v, manuals are just too much hard work for my poor old, motorbike accident bashed up knee I'm afraid . Although I do have fond memories of them as I owned H564 GDP one of the couple of press 24v's Citroen had, some journalist had even suggested that all his doors be changed - which I later benefitted from. It was a smashing car, but did just stop in the middle of the street when it fancied; also the later suspension improvements make the power output of the 24v easier to deal with, as I do remember a few hairy moments when I over powered through sharp corners only to find myself almost driving staright into a hedge or another driver!! I think the only benefit of the Mk1 was that there was no electronic jiggery pokery between you & the power, you just put your foot down & you're off, where as in the Mk2 the ZF box trys to decide what you're up to & then gives you the power, so in that respect the Mk1 was a little more of a (dreaded phrase) 'drivers car'. I think I've owned all the power & gearbox combos pretty much, except for the 2.1 TDs, which I'm not too worried about

Funnily enough I think my Mk1 took me to the fastest I've ever been on a public road 138 (make up your own unit of speed), and there was plenty more to go; can I just say in my defense it was a new stretch of motorway, it was sunny & it was empty, thank you Mi Lud!

Cheers - Justin

[Ciaran]

Although I do have fond memories of them as I owned H564 GDP one of the couple of press 24v's Citroen had

I was about to say, I knew I recognised that numberplate, but seems I'm one digit out:

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[chillmax]

Well spotted, that was the sister car, both in blood clot burgundy (apologies to any fans of that colour).

I've got a few of the magazine write ups showing my old car, great fun to se your motor in print. I sold her to a nice Ozzie chap in 1998 I think; wonder if she's still going, I have a nasty feeling not, but I'd like to be wrong.

JJ

[David Hallworth]

My dad nearly bought another burgundy one to keep the 2 we've already got company a few years ago.

It was H565 GDP.

Shame it was in need of a lot of work. One of them being the clutch.

David.

[David Hallworth]

H564 GDP is currently unlicensed and has been since 1st August 2001.

H565 GDP is currently on a SORN and isn't due to be renewed until 1st July 2010.

Just thought it might of been of interest to someone.

David.

[chillmax]

Hi David

How do you know that?

Be nice to know what's happened to her.

JJ

[XMX]

Hi David
How do you know that?

Hi Justin (And Welcome),
Its very easy anyone can get the vehicle info from the DVLA on-line service !
When you've opened up the above link just go to the 'Vehicle Enquiry Tab' on the left-hand side, then hit the 'next' tab (On the right) and then put the reg. number in the box and vehicle make etc. and there you have it