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hey hey, a 2 liter 16 valver.....didn't know they were sold in the UK......Good choice in blue! I've got one and I like it!

Two litre 16v came in series two and its actually not 130bhp but 145bhp so i beleve, not sure what the 130bhp 2.0 engine is they mention.. anyway.. its apparently a very good pay off between performance and economy rather like the esj v6 24v engine .. its the one engine ive yet to sample in an xm ...

According to my papers the 16 valver has only 130 bhp. I like it but it would be better of course as a manual. You're welcome to try it:)

Ahhh ok captain I must be mistaken with something else...

prehaps theres two different states of tune in them..

Hope it was a manual XM because I really cannot recommend the auto as a reliable, daily driver.

We are lucky then. Using 2 XM's both auto's. One for almost 4 years, the other >2 years. But they were well maintained, which will make a difference. I do recommend changing the ATF every time you change the engine oil.

Yes I have my ATF changed every 5000 miles when the engine oil and filters are changed and don't forget the ATF filter behind the gearbox drain plug and check the magnet for metal particals mine is still going strong after 145000 miles + touch wood.

Norman

Guess I've been unlucky with mine despite changing ATF regularly. Trouble is there's no guarantee the previous owner or owners either changed the ATF regularly or even used the correct mineral based Dex II. Bit of a gamble buying XM automatics. I'll stick with a manual next time.

XMBloke wrote:Hope it was a manual XM because I really cannot recommend the auto as a reliable, daily driver.

I've been using my 1994 xm since 2011. No issues with auto box as of yet.