Good Evening all.
I'm not a Citroen owner but know a few people who are! I thought I would stroll over and have a look at what all the fuss is about.
Currently I run a couple of 124 Mercedes and I'm very happy with them. I am however having my arm twisted in a most delightful way to consider an XM as my chosen chariot.
I am based in Lancashire so have a specialist quite close to me.
CHEERS
John
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Charles M
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Arm twisted by Dieselman and me, surely not!
Welcome John, who in real life as online is a seriously good egg.
Welcome John, who in real life as online is a seriously good egg.
Gold Citroen SM 1972
Also in the garage
Allard M1 drophead 1949
Mercedes 190e 2.5 16 Cosworth 1989
Range Rover Classic 300tdi 1994
Also in the garage
Allard M1 drophead 1949
Mercedes 190e 2.5 16 Cosworth 1989
Range Rover Classic 300tdi 1994
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robert_e_smart
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W123!!!!
1990 XM 2.1 Turbo SD
2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Lux Automatic
2009 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Automatic
2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Lux Automatic
2009 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Automatic
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kingp
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THe old ones that love any fuel as much as a good old fashioned Bosch XUD engine does 
Welcome to the crazy house! Maybe we can tempt you with a nice XM estate or such like
Welcome to the crazy house! Maybe we can tempt you with a nice XM estate or such like
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Peter.N.
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2.1 td manual XM gives Mercedes comfort or better with 50 mpg economy if driven carefully.
Peter
Peter
'96 'N' 2.1 td VSX manual estate White RP6695. Sadly gone
2008 C5 2.0. Hdi Estate, Red
2008 C5 2.0. Hdi Estate Silver
Located in Charmouth, Dorset
2008 C5 2.0. Hdi Estate, Red
2008 C5 2.0. Hdi Estate Silver
Located in Charmouth, Dorset
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citroenxm
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Welcome along ... that will me mr savoy close by then.. you cant go wrong with him..trapperjohn wrote:Good Evening all.
I'm not a Citroen owner but know a few people who are! I thought I would stroll over and have a look at what all the fuss is about.
Currently I run a couple of 124 Mercedes and I'm very happy with them. I am however having my arm twisted in a most delightful way to consider an XM as my chosen chariot.
I am based in Lancashire so have a specialist quite close to me.
CHEERS
John
Projects:(eventually if theres any bodywork left)
93 L Xm 2.1t D auto project
93 L xm V6 12v Sei Manual
Others
In use.. 1995 M reg S2 2.1td auto exclusive
93 L Xm 2.1t D auto project
93 L xm V6 12v Sei Manual
Others
In use.. 1995 M reg S2 2.1td auto exclusive
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Dieselman
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Hmmm...I never thought I'd see the day you defected, even if only browsing...
If fuel economy is important only a 2.1 TD manual will give the best, a 2.5Td can be half decent with more refinement and performance but a 2.0i can give a good a decent showing in this area too.
For sheer luxury it has to be the series 2, 3.0 V6.
If fuel economy is important only a 2.1 TD manual will give the best, a 2.5Td can be half decent with more refinement and performance but a 2.0i can give a good a decent showing in this area too.
For sheer luxury it has to be the series 2, 3.0 V6.
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
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
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citroenxm
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Nooo will... series one v6 sei is the ultimate..
2.1 td manual is the one.. if you can find a manual one that is. Ive had two manual series ones in for parts but ended up dooing them up to sell becuase people wanted them...
2.1 td manual is the one.. if you can find a manual one that is. Ive had two manual series ones in for parts but ended up dooing them up to sell becuase people wanted them...
Projects:(eventually if theres any bodywork left)
93 L Xm 2.1t D auto project
93 L xm V6 12v Sei Manual
Others
In use.. 1995 M reg S2 2.1td auto exclusive
93 L Xm 2.1t D auto project
93 L xm V6 12v Sei Manual
Others
In use.. 1995 M reg S2 2.1td auto exclusive
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I think John is more of the auto persuasion. Get a 2.1 auto, ensure the fuel pump and the kickdown are spot on and it will give a multivalve W124 level of performance with better economy. I was getting about 40mpg in my diesel (for the whole two weeks I had it!).
Gold Citroen SM 1972
Also in the garage
Allard M1 drophead 1949
Mercedes 190e 2.5 16 Cosworth 1989
Range Rover Classic 300tdi 1994
Also in the garage
Allard M1 drophead 1949
Mercedes 190e 2.5 16 Cosworth 1989
Range Rover Classic 300tdi 1994
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robert_e_smart
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Andy Smooth Cruiser has J71MCW for sale. 2.1 Manual Estate.
1990 XM 2.1 Turbo SD
2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Lux Automatic
2009 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Automatic
2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Lux Automatic
2009 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Automatic