Citroen bx meteor
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Citroen bx meteor
Hi guys
Bought this not long ago but the car is riddled with mechanical problems
I need to try an make as much money as I can in parts etcs
The car is very clean an interior almost mint
Essex area but if you would like anything then please let me know
Bought this not long ago but the car is riddled with mechanical problems
I need to try an make as much money as I can in parts etcs
The car is very clean an interior almost mint
Essex area but if you would like anything then please let me know
2005 - 1990 Citroen BX14 St Tropez
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Re: Citroën bx meteor
What are the problems with it?
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Re: Citroën bx meteor
I hate to be blunt, but that car is not "riddled" with problems, that's an over-exaggeration.
It's more a case of you needing to buy something more modern, run by a computer, that both you and any half-wit mechanic are capable of maintaining.
To infer you were sold "a dog" (which is what you have done over the past months) is ridiculous.
I've known Mick (personally) for years, i've also seen and driven that car, it may have a few minor issues like they all do and he was up-front with everyone when he advertised it for sale.
That meteor suffers the same fuel issue that mine did when bought it, i have fixed it with KNOWLEDGE and patience, clearly both of which you lack.
(Apologies to those (and the Mods) that think this is a little strong, personally i think it's a tad on the mild side, but i'm not about to have a very good friend slated anymore)
To scrap the car over a fuelling issue (which is what the MAIN issue is) is utter madness!!!
It's more a case of you needing to buy something more modern, run by a computer, that both you and any half-wit mechanic are capable of maintaining.
To infer you were sold "a dog" (which is what you have done over the past months) is ridiculous.
I've known Mick (personally) for years, i've also seen and driven that car, it may have a few minor issues like they all do and he was up-front with everyone when he advertised it for sale.
That meteor suffers the same fuel issue that mine did when bought it, i have fixed it with KNOWLEDGE and patience, clearly both of which you lack.
(Apologies to those (and the Mods) that think this is a little strong, personally i think it's a tad on the mild side, but i'm not about to have a very good friend slated anymore)
To scrap the car over a fuelling issue (which is what the MAIN issue is) is utter madness!!!
I have zero patience for your tedium.
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Re: Citroën bx meteor
Theres a carb for sale on ebay. Im sure its worth more in one piece as 1.6 spares are not much called for.
Lots of Motors, mostly semi broken....
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Re: Citroën bx meteor
I'm confident that the carb issues could be sorted by taking it to a mechanic who knows what they are doing (sadly getting rarer nowadays). If there are other faults with it why not let us know what they are as they may be simple fixes.
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Re: Citroën bx meteor
I have not once said mick has sold me a dog
The car has been to two garages
I do no know who you think you are and to tell me what is wrong with my car and what to do with my money
I have been ever so polite to mick and have always said I do not expect the car to be great , 21 year old French cars never will be .
I have spent a lot of time and money getting it right
So before you get on your high horse , keep it off the forum
Thanks
The car has been to two garages
I do no know who you think you are and to tell me what is wrong with my car and what to do with my money
I have been ever so polite to mick and have always said I do not expect the car to be great , 21 year old French cars never will be .
I have spent a lot of time and money getting it right
So before you get on your high horse , keep it off the forum
Thanks
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Re: Citroën bx meteor
We know Mick & we know our cars, i'd suggest you don't use those garages that seem to have identified faults, which lets face it, thats what they are in business to do. If i took my TXD to a garage, i'm sure they could find all manner of faults that they'd love to fix for a tidy sum. It's your car to do with as you please, but i think the opening statement "Bought this not long ago but the car is riddled with mechanical problems" has wound someone up. I personally worked on this car recently myself & did a full lhm change & just find it all a bit odd tbh.
Anyway, best of luck with stripping the car & selling the parts.
Anyway, best of luck with stripping the car & selling the parts.
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2002 Mini Cooper S - SOLD - i miss this car
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Re: Citroën bx meteor
Or use the forum for advice and help to fix it?
Lots of Motors, mostly semi broken....
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Re: Citroën bx meteor
No wonder it's f&cked thenMULLEY wrote:........ I personally worked on this car recently myself........
Perhaps offer it up for sale? it looks a tidy example.....
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Re: Citroën bx meteor
Sorry but I did buy it in November an it has many problems
I am not happy that I have had to do something to change my car as I love it
It's one of those things
I am off to buy a brown maestro
I am not happy that I have had to do something to change my car as I love it
It's one of those things
I am off to buy a brown maestro
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Re: Citroën bx meteor
paint or rust..... runs and hidesadamparis54321 wrote:I am off to buy a brown maestro
missing my 1992 BX19TGD
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Re: Citroën bx meteor
adamparis54321 wrote:Sorry but I did buy it in November an it has many problems
I am not happy that I have had to do something to change my car as I love it
It's one of those things
I am off to buy a brown maestro
Out of the frying pan....?
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Re: Citroën bx meteor
Tim Leech wrote: Out of the frying pan....?
Into a volcanoe.
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