Gauging interest for possible sale of MK1 V6 Prestige
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:14 pm
I am not saying i am selling, and i certainly do not want to sell but i may well be having some significant changes in my work life shortly, we have another little one on the way and i have taken the plunge and recently bought a (dog-eared) Campervan, i also have the truck so plenty of vehicles but very little time.
The XM has stood since the IOW car show back in mid-September and i went out today, started right up and took it out for a run, everything works bar the A/C because i have not had new hoses made up for the V6 engine but i do have the brand new condenser and receiver/dryer. There is no rust, the engine has been rebuilt, the gearbox was cleaned up and works perfectly, the hydraulics are all spot on, the body is near perfect, interior dito. Any info or history required can be seen in my rather lengthy blog post.
In the last 300miles has had new engine, trans and LHM oil change, all filters cleaned/replaced, new air filter and coolant.
Serviced every 1-3k with trans fluid, engine oil and filters, i have every receipt for the car during my ownership which totals more than a brand new small car, rosettes and other interesting bits of information relating to the car including the Autotrader Page featuring the vehicle from when i bought it back in 2003 along with all the instruction books and promotional info books for the wheels, Morette headlamps, Radio etc, including original sales brochure for the Prestige/premier limited edition models.
I have the original V5 issued in 1992 to the first keeper (Mr I Shindler) and two more in my name from when i bought it and from when the engine conversion was completed a year or so ago (yes, i always declare V5's lost and keep them).
The Vin plate from the donor car is in the history pack for future spares/fault finding, the car is registered as a 2975cc vehicle on the V5 with the relevant engine and transmission numbers, there is a glowing engineer report on the conversion performed by my local Citroen Dealer also along with copies of EVERY MOT the car has ever had, owners handbook pack with dealer stamped service book up to 50k when i took ownership.
Insurance fully comp with footman James, declared mods of wheels and headlamps (don't need to declare engine as they view as OE spec) with 3k mileage is £70/annum so not expensive to insure.
Car is not used in the rain or winter and is stored under cover.
4 matching Matador tyres with 8mm tread, all new pads and good discs, recently rebuilt steering rack, original spare wheel never used with Mitch tyre and rust free spare wheel carrier not fitted to car.
Upgraded interior with leather door cards, electric armrest, rear glass screen, one touch drivers window, single spoke MK1 wheel and new bespoke made black leather shifter gaiter.
Pair of NOS genuine strut tops fitted 2-3 years ago.
fully functional and functioning well sunroof with no leaks.
Every switch works, every illuminated thing illuminates, there are no leaks, no damp patches, no creaks, groans, knocks, wobbles, odd smells etc etc I have the original keys, functioning blip fob with working alarm etc.
The downsides are,
No working A/C due only to missing A/C lines, dummy ac pump currently fitted with the evaporator, original R12 pump and condenser all oil filled, sealed and in the case of the later two, in storage.
No road speed input to engine ECU, has no effect on the running or driving of the car at all but when scanned shows as a fault on the ECU (no EML light)
IMMO pad and wiring installed and working but the car is fitted with decoded engine ECU so keypad is always green.
Aftermarket alloys will need repainting soon as some light oxidation is setting in at the root of the spokes.
As stated, i am not looking to sell this car just yet but i am thinking about possibly doing so in the future, if anyone on the forum is interested then let me know but if I do sell it's not going to be £500........... or £1500 so please no really daft offers.
IMG_4261
Citroen XM
IMG_3457
IMG_3330
Citroen XM
Citroen XM Prestige
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The XM has stood since the IOW car show back in mid-September and i went out today, started right up and took it out for a run, everything works bar the A/C because i have not had new hoses made up for the V6 engine but i do have the brand new condenser and receiver/dryer. There is no rust, the engine has been rebuilt, the gearbox was cleaned up and works perfectly, the hydraulics are all spot on, the body is near perfect, interior dito. Any info or history required can be seen in my rather lengthy blog post.
In the last 300miles has had new engine, trans and LHM oil change, all filters cleaned/replaced, new air filter and coolant.
Serviced every 1-3k with trans fluid, engine oil and filters, i have every receipt for the car during my ownership which totals more than a brand new small car, rosettes and other interesting bits of information relating to the car including the Autotrader Page featuring the vehicle from when i bought it back in 2003 along with all the instruction books and promotional info books for the wheels, Morette headlamps, Radio etc, including original sales brochure for the Prestige/premier limited edition models.
I have the original V5 issued in 1992 to the first keeper (Mr I Shindler) and two more in my name from when i bought it and from when the engine conversion was completed a year or so ago (yes, i always declare V5's lost and keep them).
The Vin plate from the donor car is in the history pack for future spares/fault finding, the car is registered as a 2975cc vehicle on the V5 with the relevant engine and transmission numbers, there is a glowing engineer report on the conversion performed by my local Citroen Dealer also along with copies of EVERY MOT the car has ever had, owners handbook pack with dealer stamped service book up to 50k when i took ownership.
Insurance fully comp with footman James, declared mods of wheels and headlamps (don't need to declare engine as they view as OE spec) with 3k mileage is £70/annum so not expensive to insure.
Car is not used in the rain or winter and is stored under cover.
4 matching Matador tyres with 8mm tread, all new pads and good discs, recently rebuilt steering rack, original spare wheel never used with Mitch tyre and rust free spare wheel carrier not fitted to car.
Upgraded interior with leather door cards, electric armrest, rear glass screen, one touch drivers window, single spoke MK1 wheel and new bespoke made black leather shifter gaiter.
Pair of NOS genuine strut tops fitted 2-3 years ago.
fully functional and functioning well sunroof with no leaks.
Every switch works, every illuminated thing illuminates, there are no leaks, no damp patches, no creaks, groans, knocks, wobbles, odd smells etc etc I have the original keys, functioning blip fob with working alarm etc.
The downsides are,
No working A/C due only to missing A/C lines, dummy ac pump currently fitted with the evaporator, original R12 pump and condenser all oil filled, sealed and in the case of the later two, in storage.
No road speed input to engine ECU, has no effect on the running or driving of the car at all but when scanned shows as a fault on the ECU (no EML light)
IMMO pad and wiring installed and working but the car is fitted with decoded engine ECU so keypad is always green.
Aftermarket alloys will need repainting soon as some light oxidation is setting in at the root of the spokes.
As stated, i am not looking to sell this car just yet but i am thinking about possibly doing so in the future, if anyone on the forum is interested then let me know but if I do sell it's not going to be £500........... or £1500 so please no really daft offers.
IMG_4261Citroen XMIMG_3457 IMG_3330 Citroen XM Citroen XM Prestige D
