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!
Contains a good deal of archive and photographic detail, plus some interesting sound effects (!), and fun to use.
Already remarked that DS and SM are, though, oddly missing.
Hopefully, there will be future for the marque, too...
Chris 1996 XM 2.5TD Exclusive RP7165 Polar White 1992 BX19D Millesime RP5800 Sable 1989 BX19RD Delage Red Deceased; 1998 ZX 1.9D Avantage auto Triton Green Company car 1998..2001; 2001 Xantia 1.8i auto Wicked Red Company car 2001..2003
Just had a quick look. Pretty interesting and hopefully they will add greater interactivity and detail for each model.
Perhas they deliberately left the DS and SM off to get people to understand there are actually other models in Citroen's interesting portfolio.
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
That 2.0i engine sounds a little sick to me, very tappy sounding, i like the way they put the mic in the LHM resovoir for the suspension sounds, i thought they were just mking fun of themselves or had mistakenly recorded a stream.
92 Citroen XM Prestige 3.0i Auto R.P5678
14 Mitsubishi L200 Trojan
89 Talbot Express 2.0 coach built Auto-trail Chinook
Oh yeah, i dont want to put a downer on the whole thing i think its great, it sounds like it could be one of citroens old stored XM's and probably hasnt been run in 20 years, then someone was given the task of waking it up to record some noises and the old girl was a little reluctant but yes, good effort, anyone else see the dust on the XM key? could of cleaned it before taking a photo .
Im surprised by the choice of car to use though, i would of thought they would of put the 12v PRV on there, its the one that got all the publicity at launch even though the 2.0i was supposed to be the big seller that actually made the money, fair play though, its a lovely jesture and an interesting site.
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92 Citroen XM Prestige 3.0i Auto R.P5678
14 Mitsubishi L200 Trojan
89 Talbot Express 2.0 coach built Auto-trail Chinook
Great website. Just been having an explore. It's great Citroen have bothered to do this. Bet it was fun recording all those sounds!
Never knew the ZX Exclusive had the XM Monte Carlo alloys. Never knew there was a ZX Exclusive for that matter!
Russ
1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5712
1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5705 (D)
Also
2003 C5 2.2 HDI Exclusive
I don't think there was, Russ, certainly not in the UK. Line-up was Reflex, Avantage, Aura - later followed by the somewhat brisk Furio,
iirc. Maybe something else dealers knew nothing about...
I'm also amazed Citroen have done this - quite unexpected - but very much welcome all the same. Perhaps PSA having second thoughts, or maybe a bit of promotional budget not being put through the 'third degree'. Hopefully not Citroen desperately trying to save themselves from oblivion.
Those two omissions are interesting. Maybe Citroen trying not to flaunt anything too flamboyant??
Chris 1996 XM 2.5TD Exclusive RP7165 Polar White 1992 BX19D Millesime RP5800 Sable 1989 BX19RD Delage Red Deceased; 1998 ZX 1.9D Avantage auto Triton Green Company car 1998..2001; 2001 Xantia 1.8i auto Wicked Red Company car 2001..2003
That's what I assumed to of the ZX range Chris. There is a pic of it in the gallery. Strange. Could of course been a mock up pic and Citroen have not realised!
Anyway, I think Citroen are doing this due to its forth coming 100 year anniversary.
Also in times of strife, car companies like to look back at their history to reinforce what it is all about. I don't think PSA are about to fold though.
Russ
1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5712
1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5705 (D)
Also
2003 C5 2.2 HDI Exclusive
in here!
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