Wanted BX17 n/a
- Philip Chidlow
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Re: Wanted BX17 n/a
Sounds interesting, Tim. Would be just the ticket maybe?
In the meantime, it's always possible to put a bench seat in the back of a C15...
In the meantime, it's always possible to put a bench seat in the back of a C15...
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Re: Wanted BX17 n/a
Cheers Phil. Looks awesome!!
Mark Smith
Is it just me or is everything shit?
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.
1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
Is it just me or is everything shit?
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.
1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
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Re: Wanted BX17 n/a
Imagine it would be a hoot on a road trip event. Could sleep in it too. Just.
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PS Sorry about the thread hijack!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170859565893" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
PS Sorry about the thread hijack!
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Mike Sims
BX 19RD Estate Mk1 - Timex!
BX 4X4 Estate - Oh god, I've done it again!
BX 17RD MK1 - it called to me!
BX14 TGE, - SOLD
XM Turbo SD,GS Club Estate,Visa 17D Leader,HY Pickup,Dyane Nomad,Dyane 6,2CV AZL,Falcon S,Trabant P50,3x Land Rovers (88" series 1,109" series 2a FFR,series 2a Marshall ambulance),DKW F7, Lambretta LD150 x 1.5,Mobylette SP93,Ural Cossack,Ural M63,CZ 250 Sport,Honda Varadero 125,lots of bicycles & tricycles including (but not only) Sunbeams,Higgins & Bates!
BX 19RD Estate Mk1 - Timex!
BX 4X4 Estate - Oh god, I've done it again!
BX 17RD MK1 - it called to me!
BX14 TGE, - SOLD
XM Turbo SD,GS Club Estate,Visa 17D Leader,HY Pickup,Dyane Nomad,Dyane 6,2CV AZL,Falcon S,Trabant P50,3x Land Rovers (88" series 1,109" series 2a FFR,series 2a Marshall ambulance),DKW F7, Lambretta LD150 x 1.5,Mobylette SP93,Ural Cossack,Ural M63,CZ 250 Sport,Honda Varadero 125,lots of bicycles & tricycles including (but not only) Sunbeams,Higgins & Bates!
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Re: Wanted BX17 n/a
That C15 does look uber-cool Phil!
Thanks Tim, after another night of delivering in the astra (and in the pouring rain) with front tyres that are legal, but only by a few mm - I am spurred on anew to replace it!
Thanks Tim, after another night of delivering in the astra (and in the pouring rain) with front tyres that are legal, but only by a few mm - I am spurred on anew to replace it!
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Mes voitures:
1985 Citroen BX19 GT
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2006 Lexus RX 400h SE hybrid
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1985 Citroen BX19 GT
1988 Volvo 740 2.0 GL Hearse
2006 Lexus RX 400h SE hybrid
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Re: Wanted BX17 n/a
That's reawakened a desire (if that's the right word) for a C15 van for me. Partly because over in France you see them in amazing states of (dis)repair, yet seemingly just keep going!
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Re: Wanted BX17 n/a
there was indeed, last I heard of it, it was being reshelled, but that was some time ago and nothing more has been heard...mds141 wrote:IIRC someone did a C15 based on a valver. I think it was purple and was in a Citroenian at some time.
I'd love a C15, with a T16 engine and BX rear beam, but I'd make sure it looked battered and unkempt!
I'd have a 205 over an AX anyday, and whilst the diesel ZX isn't that inspiring to drive they were not a bad little car at all (although I'd have the 1.9i Volcane)
Smokes lots, because enough's enough already!
Far too many BX's, a bus, an ambulance a few trucks, not enough time and never enough cash...
Far too many BX's, a bus, an ambulance a few trucks, not enough time and never enough cash...
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There was a go faster C15 on Ebay a few months back, I think with valver running gear.
Looks wise I prefer an AX to a 205, but I don't fit them . Visas are good but any model, let alone diesels is difficult to find these days.
From a practical point of view ZX's are as cheap as frites, easy to maintain and economic to run.
Looks wise I prefer an AX to a 205, but I don't fit them . Visas are good but any model, let alone diesels is difficult to find these days.
From a practical point of view ZX's are as cheap as frites, easy to maintain and economic to run.
Mike Sims
BX 19RD Estate Mk1 - Timex!
BX 4X4 Estate - Oh god, I've done it again!
BX 17RD MK1 - it called to me!
BX14 TGE, - SOLD
XM Turbo SD,GS Club Estate,Visa 17D Leader,HY Pickup,Dyane Nomad,Dyane 6,2CV AZL,Falcon S,Trabant P50,3x Land Rovers (88" series 1,109" series 2a FFR,series 2a Marshall ambulance),DKW F7, Lambretta LD150 x 1.5,Mobylette SP93,Ural Cossack,Ural M63,CZ 250 Sport,Honda Varadero 125,lots of bicycles & tricycles including (but not only) Sunbeams,Higgins & Bates!
BX 19RD Estate Mk1 - Timex!
BX 4X4 Estate - Oh god, I've done it again!
BX 17RD MK1 - it called to me!
BX14 TGE, - SOLD
XM Turbo SD,GS Club Estate,Visa 17D Leader,HY Pickup,Dyane Nomad,Dyane 6,2CV AZL,Falcon S,Trabant P50,3x Land Rovers (88" series 1,109" series 2a FFR,series 2a Marshall ambulance),DKW F7, Lambretta LD150 x 1.5,Mobylette SP93,Ural Cossack,Ural M63,CZ 250 Sport,Honda Varadero 125,lots of bicycles & tricycles including (but not only) Sunbeams,Higgins & Bates!
Re: Wanted BX17 n/a
no they have elastic whoooops i mean hydralstic which is filled with alcahol,Willy wrote:Rover Metro/100? They have air suspension too
that might be why they always look pissed
regards malcolm
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R reg xantia 1.9TD est (gone to meet its maker)
K reg BX 17TD TZD est
also own
K reg D special
no longer have
H reg CX saffari 2.5 TRI (now gone to Malaysia)
R reg xantia 1.9TD est (gone to meet its maker)
Re: Wanted BX17 n/a
I thought the Austins had hydraspastic but the Rovers had hydragas? Hence why they always look "slammed" as nobody ever services it
Tom just get a 205 and bang on about how it nostalgic of the 80s it is
Tom just get a 205 and bang on about how it nostalgic of the 80s it is
Re: Wanted BX17 n/a
Tom, if you're skint, why not just get something cheap and cheerful to run into the ground until you have the GT back on the road and a bit of spare cash to think about a nicer daily?
If you're not in a position to afford another "keeper", then you'll just get frustrated about not being able to look after multiple cars the way you want to (and don't tell me that a second BX wouldn't be a keeper ). Big to you for taking a very horrible job rather than just sitting there on JSA watching Jeremy Kyle (and I mean that) - but having "been there, done that" meself, trust me sweetie, sometimes unimportant principles have to be sacrificed. Just buy a bloody Corsa as a temporary measure and have done with it.
If you're not in a position to afford another "keeper", then you'll just get frustrated about not being able to look after multiple cars the way you want to (and don't tell me that a second BX wouldn't be a keeper ). Big to you for taking a very horrible job rather than just sitting there on JSA watching Jeremy Kyle (and I mean that) - but having "been there, done that" meself, trust me sweetie, sometimes unimportant principles have to be sacrificed. Just buy a bloody Corsa as a temporary measure and have done with it.
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Re: Wanted BX17 n/a
Thanks hun, my shoulder demons have been arguing with me about just that^ I had no intention for this car to be a keeper btw, just a gap filler.
Shoulder Demon One: just bloody get a cheap, diesel corsa/ax/205 until have a better job!
Opposing Shoulder Demon: BUT if you have a job you dislike, in a car that you also dislike and have to put up with both for a while then it'd be easier if you have something to drive that you at least like.
So conclusion? I am looking at all sorts of diesels, little ones and medium sized ones for the time being, and if the RD that Tim knows of comes up and is affordable then that will be that! If not however, I expect it'll be a little weasel.
Shoulder Demon One: just bloody get a cheap, diesel corsa/ax/205 until have a better job!
Opposing Shoulder Demon: BUT if you have a job you dislike, in a car that you also dislike and have to put up with both for a while then it'd be easier if you have something to drive that you at least like.
So conclusion? I am looking at all sorts of diesels, little ones and medium sized ones for the time being, and if the RD that Tim knows of comes up and is affordable then that will be that! If not however, I expect it'll be a little weasel.
I'm not a Saint, or a James, but a Tom Saint-James!
Mes voitures:
1985 Citroen BX19 GT
1988 Volvo 740 2.0 GL Hearse
2006 Lexus RX 400h SE hybrid
Mes voitures:
1985 Citroen BX19 GT
1988 Volvo 740 2.0 GL Hearse
2006 Lexus RX 400h SE hybrid
Re: Wanted BX17 n/a
Tom, seeing as you like big 4x4's, how about a Ford Explorer or a Chevy Suburban with a LPG conversion.
Mark Smith
Is it just me or is everything shit?
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.
1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
Is it just me or is everything shit?
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.
1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
Re: Wanted BX17 n/a
Shoulder Demon One: are the roads that you're driving as part of the job really so interesting/fun that some decent music wouldn't make up for a good chunk of that?saintjamesy89 wrote:BUT if you have a job you dislike, in a car that you also dislike and have to put up with both for a while then it'd be easier if you have something to drive that you at least like.
I should imagine it's also mostly fairly 'hard' driving - 10-20 minutes urban, back to base for the next delivery etc - would you really want that wear and tear on a keeper?
EDIT. Shit. I'm sounding sensible. *PANICS* Please tell me I'm not grown up, I won't be grown up ~sob
Forget I said anything. Buy this. Wants a bit of cleaning then it'll be lovely.
Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
1991 TZD hatch (Triton Green)
1992 Hurricane
1991 TZD hatch (Triton Green)
1992 Hurricane