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jffmcz
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Hi!!

Post by jffmcz » Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:42 pm

Hello, everybody, Jefferson from Brazil, here.

Just bought (after two years of waiting...) a black XM 3.0 24v 97/98. I live in Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro. The car is very nice, and is in good condition, considering its age. I am a very huge fan of French cars (also have a C4 VTR and a Peugeot 407, both 2009, and just sold my Xsara coupé N6).

I'm learning everything about the car, since it's hard to find good mechanics around here, and I noticed that there is a lot of interesting material here.

And don't be surprised by the photos, our 98 model is a mix of facelifts....
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1998 XM Exclusive 3.0 24v, Auto, RP 7689, Black
2009 C4 VTR 2.0 16v, Manual, Coupé, Gris Aluminum
2009 Peugeot 407 Allure 2.0 16v, Auto, Black

Dieselman
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Re: Hi!!

Post by Dieselman » Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:29 am

The Rp number printed on the left hand A pillar will tell you the date the car was made.

There is nothing to be scared about regarding fixing an Xm, any reasonable mechanic should be able to look after it.
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

jffmcz
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Re: Hi!!

Post by jffmcz » Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:51 pm

Dieselman wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:29 am
The Rp number printed on the left hand A pillar will tell you the date the car was made.

There is nothing to be scared about regarding fixing an Xm, any reasonable mechanic should be able to look after it.

Thanks!
The code is 7689, the orga calculator returns 27/11/1997.
Unfortunately, there's some rust over the color code, and can't define if it's EXX or EXY, black or noir onyx, although both are very similar.
1998 XM Exclusive 3.0 24v, Auto, RP 7689, Black
2009 C4 VTR 2.0 16v, Manual, Coupé, Gris Aluminum
2009 Peugeot 407 Allure 2.0 16v, Auto, Black

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Re: Hi!!

Post by citroenxm » Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:31 am

Rust or deep muck .. usually deep muck. I'm not sure to what age the paint code was stencilled below the (looking in enginebay) right side chassis leg.. below battery box..

I had a grey 1992 which had simmular issues with the colour code stencilled...
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

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Re: Hi!!

Post by Dieselman » Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:27 am

jffmcz wrote:
Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:51 pm

The code is 7689, the orga calculator returns 27/11/1997.
Unfortunately, there's some rust over the color code, and can't define if it's EXX or EXY, black or noir onyx, although both are very similar.
One is solid, super-lustre, black, the other is metallic grey.

From the images, yours is black...so EXY.
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

jffmcz
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Re: Hi!!

Post by jffmcz » Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:35 pm

citroenxm wrote:
Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:31 am
Rust or deep muck .. usually deep muck. I'm not sure to what age the paint code was stencilled below the (looking in enginebay) right side chassis leg.. below battery box..

I had a grey 1992 which had simmular issues with the colour code stencilled...
yes, it´s actually rust. Thanks for the tip!
1998 XM Exclusive 3.0 24v, Auto, RP 7689, Black
2009 C4 VTR 2.0 16v, Manual, Coupé, Gris Aluminum
2009 Peugeot 407 Allure 2.0 16v, Auto, Black

jffmcz
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Re: Hi!!

Post by jffmcz » Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:35 pm

Dieselman wrote:
Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:27 am
jffmcz wrote:
Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:51 pm

The code is 7689, the orga calculator returns 27/11/1997.
Unfortunately, there's some rust over the color code, and can't define if it's EXX or EXY, black or noir onyx, although both are very similar.
One is solid, super-lustre, black, the other is metallic grey.

From the images, yours is black...so EXY.
I think you meant EXX, don't you?

Great!
Thank you!
Last edited by jffmcz on Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:55 pm, edited 1 time in total.
1998 XM Exclusive 3.0 24v, Auto, RP 7689, Black
2009 C4 VTR 2.0 16v, Manual, Coupé, Gris Aluminum
2009 Peugeot 407 Allure 2.0 16v, Auto, Black

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Re: Hi!!

Post by citroenxm » Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:37 pm

jffmcz wrote:
Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:35 pm
citroenxm wrote:
Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:31 am
Rust or deep muck .. usually deep muck. I'm not sure to what age the paint code was stencilled below the (looking in enginebay) right side chassis leg.. below battery box..

I had a grey 1992 which had simmular issues with the colour code stencilled...
yes, it´s actually rust. Thanks for the tip!

No problem at all..
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

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Re: Hi!!

Post by Dieselman » Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:18 am

jffmcz wrote:
Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:35 pm
Dieselman wrote:
Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:27 am
jffmcz wrote:
Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:51 pm

The code is 7689, the orga calculator returns 27/11/1997.
Unfortunately, there's some rust over the color code, and can't define if it's EXX or EXY, black or noir onyx, although both are very similar.
One is solid, super-lustre, black, the other is metallic grey.

From the images, yours is black...so EXY.
I think you meant EXX, don't you?

Great!
Thank you!
No... EXY | Noir

Be aware of the year as the paint colours and makeup changed in later years of Xm

I can't find any reference to EXX.
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

jffmcz
Can find the S1 radio
Posts: 11
Joined: Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:22 am

Re: Hi!!

Post by jffmcz » Sat Mar 30, 2024 4:18 pm

Dieselman wrote:
Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:18 am
jffmcz wrote:
Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:35 pm
Dieselman wrote:
Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:27 am
jffmcz wrote:
Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:51 pm

The code is 7689, the orga calculator returns 27/11/1997.
Unfortunately, there's some rust over the color code, and can't define if it's EXX or EXY, black or noir onyx, although both are very similar.
One is solid, super-lustre, black, the other is metallic grey.

From the images, yours is black...so EXY.
I think you meant EXX, don't you?

Great!
Thank you!
No... EXY | Noir

Be aware of the year as the paint colours and makeup changed in later years of Xm

I can't find any reference to EXX.
Understood.... I've found these two separate codes for paint colors , EXX for black, and EXY for noir onyx, at ink dealers here.
Thanks!!
1998 XM Exclusive 3.0 24v, Auto, RP 7689, Black
2009 C4 VTR 2.0 16v, Manual, Coupé, Gris Aluminum
2009 Peugeot 407 Allure 2.0 16v, Auto, Black

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