Citroen XM Forum

lankytim wrote:A pal of mine is after a diesel XM estate, he restores classic cars so a windscreen surround shouldn't pose too much of a challenge to him. How much would buy it?

I don't really think its worth the effort, it has some rust in the rear wheel arches as well as a few dents. I have been running them for over 15 years but I wouldn't choose this one as a renovation project.

Peter

onza100 wrote:Peter I have sent you a pm.

Reply sent Paul.

Peter.N. wrote: the C5 is cheaper to maintain.
Peter

Hi Peter

Interesting to hear that... In what sense did you find it cheaper to maintain than the XM?

Thanks
George

Hi George

Primarily because ebay is full of secondhand spares and new ones are not that expensive, they are also easier to work on, or at least the 2.0. Hdi is, there seems to be more space around the engine.

I was a little apprehensive to say the least about venturing into the world of common rail engines but the 2.0. 8 valve is a gem. No DPF and the accompanying electronics, basically simple design, actually simpler mechanically than the XUD. The electronics have so far proved very reliable and the engine has covered 200,000 miles on the original clutch, DMF, head gasket and injectors. The road tax is cheaper due to the lower emissions and the fuel consumption is even better then the 2.1 manual with 60mpg+ attainable with gentle driving.

All the engine problems I have had were down to the HP pump pressure regulator which was replaced with a secondhand one although the usual problem with them is that the filter gets blocked.

I also have a 406 estate with the same engine which has covered 231,000 miles virtually trouble free.

Maybe I have just been lucky, the engine problems could have been expensive without the help of the forums and a little trial and error but its so far cost me very little. I did have to replace the radius arm bearings but as I only paid £550 for the car I'm not complaining.

Its not an XM though

Peter

Luck is a lot to do with it. I know people who've had good and bad experiences with XMs and C5s.

I have this xm (mk 1.6) i breaking for parts here peter, your be more than welcome to get what metals you need, maybe you might be able to use the shell.

Thanks for the offer but the car has gone to a good home now.

Peter

Scrap or to be saved?

It went for spares to Paul at Bridport, (Onza100) he is restoring one at the moment so is going to use mine as a donor - unless he decides otherwise.

Peter

Need to make room in my garage can't get the car in there because of parts