Took me a little time to bond with the my XM. Although I had driven others years before I bought mine, so I knew what I was in for..well kind of,
But it has certainly taken a little while for me to become comfortable with it. I am enjoying fixing it and sorting out its little foibles. The sunroof has been a good fix.
1996 2.1 TD Exclusive Auto BLUE Hatchback For Sale (E-Bay)
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Re: 1996 2.1 TD Exclusive Auto BLUE Hatchback For Sale (E-B
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1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5712
1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5705 (D)
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2003 C5 2.2 HDI Exclusive
I sell Engine bay, 1990 COTY, Total & Club XM Sticker Decals
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1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5712
1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5705 (D)
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2003 C5 2.2 HDI Exclusive
I sell Engine bay, 1990 COTY, Total & Club XM Sticker Decals
http://www.rjwcreativedesign.co.uk
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Re: 1996 2.1 TD Exclusive Auto BLUE Hatchback For Sale (E-B
An XM if for life, (Not just for Christmas) !
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Re: 1996 2.1 TD Exclusive Auto BLUE Hatchback For Sale (E-B
Well, it's mine now...
Rory

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YDZ 4522 XM 2.1 TD Manual VSX RP7287 "Helene"
N310BDP XM 2.1 TD Auto Exclusive RP6974
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Re: 1996 2.1 TD Exclusive Auto BLUE Hatchback For Sale (E-B
Good for you. I think the early s2 cars are good cars, easpecially in Exclusive trim. They seem to resist rust like a S1 and are mechanically similar.
I can't believe I turned one down for a paltry sum once.
I can't believe I turned one down for a paltry sum once.
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Re: 1996 2.1 TD Exclusive Auto BLUE Hatchback For Sale (E-B
A few foibles but it was an offer I couldn't resist.
Drove her from Hexham to Castle Douglas on Saturday.
A few different noises from Helene... Definite blow from the exhaust, possibly the manifold as it is very far forward...
She now has a series one black leather interior...
Also she turns off on the key Helene runs on for a good few seconds... Which is correct? Both? Neither?
Rory
Drove her from Hexham to Castle Douglas on Saturday.
A few different noises from Helene... Definite blow from the exhaust, possibly the manifold as it is very far forward...
She now has a series one black leather interior...
Also she turns off on the key Helene runs on for a good few seconds... Which is correct? Both? Neither?

Rory
YDZ 4522 XM 2.1 TD Manual VSX RP7287 "Helene"
N310BDP XM 2.1 TD Auto Exclusive RP6974
N310BDP XM 2.1 TD Auto Exclusive RP6974
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Re: 1996 2.1 TD Exclusive Auto BLUE Hatchback For Sale (E-B
The blow is likely to be the swivelling joint gasket, the slow stopping has to be the stop solenoid.
Not sure what you mean by turning off ont he key not being correct.
as long as it's not rusty persist, this car will reward you.
Not sure what you mean by turning off ont he key not being correct.
as long as it's not rusty persist, this car will reward you.
91 3.0 sei M. 4852 EXY Black
92 2.1 sed M. 5740 ECZ Sable Phenicien
92 3.0 V6-24. 5713 EXY Black
92 2.1 sd M. 5685 ENT Blue Sideral
Prev
90 2.1sd M. 5049 EJV Mandarin
92 2.1sd A. 5698 EJV Mandarin
94 2.1sd A. 6218 ERT Triton
91 2.0si M. 5187 EWT White
92 2.1 sed M. 5740 ECZ Sable Phenicien
92 3.0 V6-24. 5713 EXY Black
92 2.1 sd M. 5685 ENT Blue Sideral
Prev
90 2.1sd M. 5049 EJV Mandarin
92 2.1sd A. 5698 EJV Mandarin
94 2.1sd A. 6218 ERT Triton
91 2.0si M. 5187 EWT White
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Re: 1996 2.1 TD Exclusive Auto BLUE Hatchback For Sale (E-B
Thanks.
In the manual car when I turn off the engine using the key the engine continues to run for a good 3 seconds. She had done this consistently since I got her.
Rust doesn't seem too bad, spare wheel car has disintegrated, now a cage!
Rory
In the manual car when I turn off the engine using the key the engine continues to run for a good 3 seconds. She had done this consistently since I got her.
Rust doesn't seem too bad, spare wheel car has disintegrated, now a cage!
Rory
YDZ 4522 XM 2.1 TD Manual VSX RP7287 "Helene"
N310BDP XM 2.1 TD Auto Exclusive RP6974
N310BDP XM 2.1 TD Auto Exclusive RP6974