My new 16v

Matt H · Post by **Matt H** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:03 pm

I have just done something rather funny, and bought a BX 16v...

Considering I was always after a Black Phase 2, you might find this a bit odd...

This picture was taken in 2005 when my Dad owned the car...

I'm still buzzing from the drive home, so I will leave it at that for now... there will be pictures, and a better description when I get chance.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:04 pm

What a beauty. Is she still in such good order (by the look of it!)?

Matt H · Post by **Matt H** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:34 pm

Yes, it looks to be pretty much as good as it was, the wheels need a light refurb again, and the paint is a bit flat, but the engine/gearbox is sweet, the rust has been sorted, and it sounds absolutely amazing.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:42 pm

Theres nowt like being reunited with an old flame, did the same myself back in 2006, well done Matt, I bet Keiths chuffed too!

MULLEY · Post by **MULLEY** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:43 pm

White really suits the valver, nice one

Toddman · Post by **Toddman** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 1:33 am

Nice one Matt - glad to see the old girl has gone back to a good home

Cheers
Luke

Tourist · Post by **Tourist** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:25 am

Looks brilliant, very tidy. I'm liking the 405 Mi16 too

rob-bx16v · Post by **rob-bx16v** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:39 pm

we owned that car aroung 2004 we bought it from crew in cheshire for 750. Dad spent £3000 on it at the citroen car clinic in sandbach so you should have that bill in your service history.

toddao · Post by **toddao** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 7:53 pm

Yes, looks good. Seems that everyone here has had a turn in that car! Let's have some current pictures then.

What are you going to do with your 14 now?

Matt H · Post by **Matt H** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:22 pm

Cheers for the kind comments everyone.

I ended up going to Race Retro at Stoneleigh today, and I had a good drive in the 16v.

Actually had a few people come up and ask me about it... In a good way. All good comments.

BX in good company

As for the 14, I really don't know. It's sat in the garage at the minute, not doing anything... My head says sell it, but then it's worth sod-all, and my heart says keep it, and just use it when running the 16v becomes too expensive.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:13 pm

14TGE for winter/long distance use, 16v for summer use and shows so you can insure it on a classic policy, Job Done, next question please

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:02 pm

Nice one Matt, in answer to your question, tune the 14, lighten it and have a bit of a Q car...except you've gone and made it look like a valver now!

Matt H · Post by **Matt H** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:41 am

A white phase 1 16v is Q-car enough me thinks