Captain Slow's Series One XM
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Captain Slow's Series One XM
Well, today has been an epic trip. Leaving Southampton station at 7am, getting home at 16.30, after heading to Ipswich and back.
I am now the proud owner of a series one XM, registered '93. Its a 2.0 petrol turbo with 150bhp, and an auto box. It has only 79700 miles on the clock, and quite a bit of history. It was owned by another XM club member before being sold to a random punter a few months ago, who hasn't really done much with it. He only purchased it as it was local, and he wanted something big and cheap, but decided it was to good to ruin, and consequently placed it up for sale.
Here it is
It was very good on the way home, covering nearly 200 miles without missing a beat. This was on less than £50 of fuel, so approx 30mpg. The ride is lovely and smooth, however the front wheels need balancing as there is quite a lot of shaking at 65-70mph.
It has electric everything, including an electric arm rest, which I never released was essential until today
Very chuffed with it currently. It needs a good clean inside and out, wheels balancing, and thats about it for now I think. Its taxed till Nov, as well as MOT'd till Nov. Now it's time to give it a clean!
I am now the proud owner of a series one XM, registered '93. Its a 2.0 petrol turbo with 150bhp, and an auto box. It has only 79700 miles on the clock, and quite a bit of history. It was owned by another XM club member before being sold to a random punter a few months ago, who hasn't really done much with it. He only purchased it as it was local, and he wanted something big and cheap, but decided it was to good to ruin, and consequently placed it up for sale.
Here it is
It was very good on the way home, covering nearly 200 miles without missing a beat. This was on less than £50 of fuel, so approx 30mpg. The ride is lovely and smooth, however the front wheels need balancing as there is quite a lot of shaking at 65-70mph.
It has electric everything, including an electric arm rest, which I never released was essential until today
Very chuffed with it currently. It needs a good clean inside and out, wheels balancing, and thats about it for now I think. Its taxed till Nov, as well as MOT'd till Nov. Now it's time to give it a clean!
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Re: Captain Slow's Series One XM
Its had a quick wash, polish and wax now
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Re: Captain Slow's Series One XM
Is that one of mathew T's ex cars.. looks like it.. nice buy.. good top spec and the BEST year to have. K , L or early M reg ones are the ones to go for...
Mathew T should be ppeased to see her back on here... If it is one of his ood cars that is...
Mathew T should be ppeased to see her back on here... If it is one of his ood cars that is...
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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Re: Captain Slow's Series One XM
It is indeed his old car. He and I need to discuss the history.
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Re: Captain Slow's Series One XM
Just done a little more minor stuff.
I back to blacked the A pillar area, which was a little worse for wear
And I did the same on the door handles
It's the little details that matter
I back to blacked the A pillar area, which was a little worse for wear
And I did the same on the door handles
It's the little details that matter
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Re: Captain Slow's Series One XM
Nice one!! we hope to see you at cxm rally in little horwood september 8th weekend..
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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Re: Captain Slow's Series One XM
It is very nice to see that my earlier car has found such a good home and the only reasons for selling were I had another identical spec XM in Mandarin and a series one 24v in the same colour and trim. The plastic components certainly do come up nicely with a bit of silicone polish or something similar. I would be surprised if the front wheels needed balancing as I fitted new front tyres not so long ago, although there is just a chance weights might have worked loose from inside the rims as they are only stuck on. Hope to meet you and the car at CXM and I would be pleased to share my knowledge of the history! With regards, Matthew T.
1989 V6 Exclusive (Poland car) - Now living in a local Motor Museum!
1990 V6sei auto (grey auto)
1990 V6sei manual (gold car)
1990 V6.24 Pallas (Germany car)
1990 V6.24v (Scotland car)
Other previous XM sold and broken too many to mention!
1990 V6sei auto (grey auto)
1990 V6sei manual (gold car)
1990 V6.24 Pallas (Germany car)
1990 V6.24v (Scotland car)
Other previous XM sold and broken too many to mention!
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Re: Captain Slow's Series One XM
Thanks Matthew. Quick question, what does the tiny button next to the flashing led do?
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Re: Captain Slow's Series One XM
Thats the alarm and siren reset button in the event the remote plip fails and doesnt work...
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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Re: Captain Slow's Series One XM
It also diactivates the cabin motion sensors if you press it before turning the ignition off, if you leave a dog in the car or you want to leave the windows open or something like that.
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