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white_duck
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Hello, I'm new

Post by white_duck » Tue Dec 23, 2014 2:00 pm

Hello everyone! Dzien dobry :)
My name is Tomasz and I live in Poland.
I am big fan of Citroen, especially those with hydropneumatic suspension.
Citroens in my family are used by me, by my brother and my father.
Once my father owned a Citroen BX 1.9D and that is how the all started.

Currently in own:
- Citroen XM 2.1TD Y3 liftback 1991
- Citroen XM 2.1TD Y4 Break 1998
- Citroen XM 2.1TD Y4 liftback 1998 with automatic gearbox
- Citroen Xantia X2 2.1TD Activa 1998
and also
- Citroen 2CV6 Club from 1985

Almost the entire servicing we deal with on their own. I signed up here, because I think I'd find here a lot of useful tips and maybe I'll have a opportunity to share my knowledge and experience someday.

Greetings from Poland
Tomasz
XM Y3 2.1TD '91 XM Y4 2.1TD Break '98 XM Y4 2.1TD automatic '98 Xantia X2 2.1TD Activa '98 2CV6 Club '85

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Re: Hello, I'm new

Post by dollywobbler » Tue Dec 23, 2014 3:19 pm

Welcome, from another XM/2CV owner.
1986 2CV6 Dolly, 1980 Dyane
1995 XM S2 2.1TD SX Manual - RP6464
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Re: Hello, I'm new

Post by captainhaddock » Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:01 pm

And another one. I bet there aren't many around in Poland! Welcome!

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Re: Hello, I'm new

Post by MTXM » Tue Dec 23, 2014 6:51 pm

A warm welcome Tomasz and you certainly qualify to join the Forum with three XM! There is some good expertise on diesel models here and no doubt you also have valuable knowledge to share if you maintain your owns cars. 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!

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Re: Hello, I'm new

Post by JK99 » Wed Dec 24, 2014 6:41 pm

Hi Tomasz

Whereabouts in Poland are you based?
I see that you definitely like 2.1TD's! These Citroens must be a rare sight in Poland.
JK99

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Re: Hello, I'm new

Post by white_duck » Wed Dec 24, 2014 9:11 pm

Hi, I live in Milicz, nearly 60km from Wroclaw, Lower Silesia.
You're right, Citroen XM is very rarely seen on road, almost as rarely as 2CV. At the moment I do not know anything about any other XM in my city. Some time ago there was one 2.5TD Y4, but from what I know, it has been sold after timing belt fault.
Much more popular is the Xantia and is very easy to see one on the road. I personally know the owners of four Xantias who lives near me but only one owner of XM Y3 Break 2.1TD in one of near city. Also, there are at least two Xantias in my city, whose owners I do not know.
We even have a few clubs and forums for owners of Citroens in Poland.
Returning to the 2CV, next year in Poland will be held 21st International Meeting of 2CV Friends: http://www.2cvpoland2015.pl/eng/

I added pictures of my 2CV (which was 4 years ago renovated), also silver XM Break which is in excellent condition and the green Y3, which suffers because of his age, but most likely in the spring goes engine overhaul and some other treatments.
Next one is my brother's Xantia. This was a much neglected by numerous previous owners. We've fixed a lot of the things and keep it in good mechanical condition. I think it is worth it, Activa is a very rare model.
Still do not have any photos of the third XM because it was recently purchased, but it is in good condition and requires only a basic review and some minor repairs. No later than the spring will be fully operational. I do not hurry because most of the work I have done on the outside. Garage is occupied by 2CV while two-column lift is outside. Now it is too cold and windy to work :)

I hope that "my" English is understandable. I did not have far too many opportunities to use it :)

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XM Y3 2.1TD '91 XM Y4 2.1TD Break '98 XM Y4 2.1TD automatic '98 Xantia X2 2.1TD Activa '98 2CV6 Club '85

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Re: Hello, I'm new

Post by Peter.N. » Thu Dec 25, 2014 10:12 am

Hello Tomaz

Welcome to the forum. So that's where all the 2.1 diesels have gone. :D

Peter
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2008 C5 2.0. Hdi Estate Silver


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Re: Hello, I'm new

Post by Dieselman » Fri Dec 26, 2014 7:24 pm

Nice looking XM's you have there Tomasz
92 2.1SED M.RP5740 ECZ Sable Phenicien
92 3.0 V6-24.Rp 5713 EXY Black
92 2.1SD M.RP 5685 ENT Blue Sideral
Prev
90 2.1SD M.RP 5049 EJV Mandarin
92 2.1SD A.RP 5698 EJV Mandarin
94 2.1SD A.RP 6218 ERT Triton Green
91 2.0SI M.RP 5187 EWT White

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Re: Hello, I'm new

Post by dollywobbler » Fri Dec 26, 2014 10:47 pm

I am hoping to get to the 2CV World Meeting (haven't been to one since Sweden in 2007) but funding is currently an issue, as is the state of my poor 2CV! Very rusty.
1986 2CV6 Dolly, 1980 Dyane
1995 XM S2 2.1TD SX Manual - RP6464
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ds21h
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1998 3.0 V6 Exclusive LHD
1969 2 CV AK 350 LHD
1972 D Super 5 LHD

Previous Long term
2000 2.5 TD Exclusive LHD (Owned twice)
1989 2.0i

Lots of other XM's, CX's and DS's.
Location: Charente, South West France

Re: Hello, I'm new

Post by ds21h » Wed Jan 21, 2015 8:23 pm

hello and welcome, are you going to the 2CV World meeting this year in Poland?

I will be driving there from France in a small convoy of 2CV's, I have a AK350 van and a few other 2CV's to restore as well as the XM, DS, Berlingo and Picasso.

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