K47 BAN New owner

New to the forum? Feel free to introduce yourself / your cars. Also have a look for any frequently asked questions and information.
Post Reply
paulhowse
XM newbie
Posts: 3
Joined: Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:48 pm

K47 BAN New owner

Post by paulhowse » Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:52 pm

Hi, I've just bought a 1992 XM 21.SD, reg number K47 BAN, which I understand is fairly well know on this forum. I won't pick it up for a few weeks yet, but I'm very excited about my new purchase! I've not had an XM before, but have wanted one for a long time. I had a C6 a couple of years ago and most of my other classic cars I've had have been BMW's (of which I still own a 1971 2002 Touring which I'm currently restoring) but don't hold that against me!

All the best

Paul

paulhowse
XM newbie
Posts: 3
Joined: Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:48 pm

Re: K47 BAN New owner

Post by paulhowse » Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:53 pm

Oh and my name is Paul, I live near Farnham in Surrey.

Stickfinger
Citrobics expert
Posts: 662
Joined: Fri Nov 27, 2020 8:26 pm

Re: K47 BAN New owner

Post by Stickfinger » Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:57 pm

She has "been about a bit" :)

Wewlcome

User avatar
Eddie nuff
Could do a 2.1 headgasket
Posts: 1227
Joined: Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:53 pm
Location: West Yorkshire

Post by Eddie nuff » Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:04 pm

A certain bloke from out on an island somewhere will be along eventually to fill you in on all work done.
89 XM 2.0Si RP4788 (Gold)

citroenxm
Global Moderator
Posts: 9981
Joined: Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:11 am
Location: North Wales - FAR far far away!!! :-p

Re: K47 BAN New owner

Post by citroenxm » Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:50 pm

I don't need to.. Look in the members cars section. And my name.

I hope she will now stay with you. A car I wish I'd never sold. I'm also called Paul... Not sure if I have spoken to you on any fb pages either but the car has had a lot of work. Non abs mechical injection means the oy ecu on the car is the suspension. And to over come any issues there is always c5 spheres you can fit.
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

citroenxm
Global Moderator
Posts: 9981
Joined: Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:11 am
Location: North Wales - FAR far far away!!! :-p

Re: K47 BAN New owner

Post by citroenxm » Fri Apr 22, 2022 4:04 pm

Here's link to the words sadly picture links are dead...

viewtopic.php?f=19&t=4366

Here's a link to pictures whe I had her..

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

Dieselman
Global Moderator
Posts: 13734
Joined: Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:44 pm

Re: K47 BAN New owner

Post by Dieselman » Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:11 am

That car has passed through a few hands, but I understand the seller has spent quite a bit of money and time ensuring it is in good shape.

A previous member on here purchased it about 12 months ago. I suspect it was let go due to space and other reasons.

Duke buys K47 BAN viewtopic.php?f=19&t=10088
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

paulhowse
XM newbie
Posts: 3
Joined: Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:48 pm

Re: K47 BAN New owner

Post by paulhowse » Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:36 am

Hi all,

Well, that didn't work out as planned. I bought the car in April but never took delivery as the garage I was buying it from had to get it MOT'd... It failed on a hydraulic pipe and rust in the sills. The garage (Cambridge Autos) said they would do the work (hydraulic pipe at Plaides) and I'd have it in a few weeks. Weeks turned into months as they found more and more rust. Inner and outer sills, replacing years of patches on patches, subframes, boot floor, the list went on. They were very up front and I must say, had the most amazing customer service. They were going through he car top to bottom and documenting all the welding but it got to the point (5 months later) where it needed more work doing than was reasonable for me to wait and them to fit in around jobs so I got my money back and they said they will do the work over the winter and put it up for sale again next year. Such a shame because it drove beautifully, but I feel I had a very lucky escape!!

One day I'll have an XM I'm sure, maybe even this one!

All the best

Paul.

Post Reply