How an XM Should be dismantled for spares....(Pg 4 onwards)

[citroenxm]

Ive got, and had for about 3 years a Base Model Manderin D 2.1 Manual XM.. Originally bought for parts, I then thought, Id do it up to sell on... this was after looking under the car to find that the subframe mounting points, thought have had work in the past were not in bad order!

So, tonight I thought, Id have a good prod and make a final decision. But still cant!!

The car: Manderin 2.1 D Base model, NO ABS (was always an option on them), front electric windows both work, drivers needs the guide clip, electric mirrors, work, tidy interior, no rips etc. Duel zone heating, both sides work, blower only works on max.. 168k on it, runs AMAZINGLY sweet, its extreamilly quiet - im very impressed. Starts, but takes a few extra turns before she goes. Not a heater plug issue. A clutch in the not to far past, as its light and nice to use! Spheres are all dead BUT I have a set spare spheres so no problem there. Could do with drivers strut top, passenger one serviceable. Sunroof doesn't work, seats are manual.

Body work. Upper body Bonnet, wings passenger doors all good. No Laquer issues. Drivers door laquer lift, rear drivers door rotton bottom outer skin and laquer lift. Spoiler laquer lift, broken away on drivers side mount.

Lower body. Cills basicly shot, both ends front and rear... Front jacking points bent in.

Pipe work. Suprisingly ALL rather good really. front to back. The rear passenger strut feed pipe is coroded, but would clean up.

Exhaust all complete, surface rust. But not blowing.

Needs 4x tyres.












































So, worthy or spares?? I cant decide.. If spares, then this will do the H reg 2.1 SED Manual up nicely..

What do YOU think? and HONESTLY too?? Thanks

[captainhaddock]

What can I say.....I saw a lot of nice old looking XM's in France but ....with steering wheel on the wrong side and didn't look underneath of course...

Being in Amsterdam last night I took the opportunity to visit the main dealer in Amsterdam. Never did this before but needed a toilet badly....
That sorted, me and my wife both sat in all sorts of new models of Citroen.
So based on that experience I'd ask a few friends to do the welding and go and start driving ANY XM around.
But having said that, you might consider one with less work...

A respray would do miracles after all that welding but.....the rest would be great, a diesel manual!

[citroenxm]

As you might know Captn, I can do the welding, no problem..

[captainhaddock]

I do! But the respray it does need.....I've tried that last year (not on an XM) but.....Anyway, now I remember your work I say: go for it!! It's good to do the impossible (for others) and enjoy driving this car at some point!

[citroenxm]

I Wont drive it Captn .. Ive got the SD, and the SED, it would be to sell on, so want to know if its worth it!

Id need a door at least though..

[captainhaddock]

I'd give you a door....

[citroenxm]

In manderin??

This will mean, Ill need for the SED manderin car a nose cone and bonnet....

Are you in UK or ROI?

[captainhaddock]

sorry, no.....black, series 2 and yes ROI...

[citroenxm]

Ah well i have loads of doors here in other colours.. just trying to avoid any spraying.. as theres pleanty of manderin xm around.. thanks for the offer.. very much appriciated...

[captainhaddock]

I know some Lithuanians who respray cars for.....less than normal In the ROI close to me Might meet them some time in the near future..I am going to bring the old donor XM there...