TZS Auto

richardd1652 · Post by **richardd1652** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 8:34 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CITROEN-BX-16-TZS ... 4aa69b2b67
Low miles ,looks a nice thing.
Whats it worth though?
Richard.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 8:36 pm

It's got air con too (although in fairness it probably won't be working). And one of those cubby hole covers in the boot. Nice car.

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 10:13 pm

OWZAT!

Hate those seats tho

tomcloy · Post by **tomcloy** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 11:09 pm

Not being a complete expert on the model range..... what are the key features on the TZS. Obviously Air Con has been mentioned, can I ask Phillip why the Air Con probably wouldn't work?

I am quite keen on this little baby so any help would be gratefully appreciated.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 11:21 pm

I don't mean to say it definitely won't work... but it's an old (albeit very good) system... R12 refrigerant originally (which you can't use now) it might've had regasses of RS24 in the past which will have not lasted too long between changes but at least will not have hurt seals (as I understand) too much either. Unfortunately a couple of years ago there was a significant price increase in RS24 - I don't even know if it's still available - which might have discouraged regular regassing/use of the system. andlack of use will not do a system any favours. I don't know what the current situation is regarding R12 replacements - maybe there's a successor to RS24, so maybe someone far more knowledgeable than me about the matter could expand?

However, it may have been converted to run on R134a, in which case it may have been kept running OK and may just need a regass. OR maybe the advertiser is missing a trick (and because of the cold weather) and the air con works perfectly!??

Either way, it's tempting to think about getting the air con working again; it is possible after all.

A footnote; even though air con is a boon, a combination of that, with a 16 carburetor fed engine joined to a power-sapping autobox, and it will definitely be a leisurely drive

richardd1652 · Post by **richardd1652** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 11:41 pm

And pretty thirsty ?
My Mother is in need of an auto but she treats cars like her vacuum,(Bump,crash,Oops) and the comment "well there called bumpers?" springs to mind.
Richard.

Post by **Defender110** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 11:54 pm

ken newbold wrote:
Hate those seats tho

I think they're the best seats, love em.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 10:17 am

Defender110 wrote:
ken newbold wrote:
Hate those seats tho
I think they're the best seats, love em.

Got them in my 16TRS, love um too, LOVELY mileage, ok it wont do 50mpg, but should manage 35/40 on a run and 30 around town I expect IF the carb is set up right.

If I hadnt collected the GTi auto yesterday I would be having a bid as that looks a nice example, the aircon wont work

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 10:21 am

No way, Tim you can expect 30 around town, if my experience of 16 auto ownership is anything to go by. Expect 31-36 on a run and 20-24 urban. But even so, a potentially very good BX ownership experience there.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 10:22 am

Philip Chidlow wrote:No way, Tim you can expect 30 around town, if my experience of 16 auto ownership is anything to go by. Expect 31-36 on a run and 20-24 urban. But even so, a potentially very good BX ownership experience there.

Depends whos driving Phil

electrokid · Post by **electrokid** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 12:15 pm

And one of those cubby hole covers in the boot

That's the first one I've ever seen - it's got LOUVRES

don't like that - definitely need to make my own.

R9UKE · Post by **R9UKE** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 12:45 pm

I love those wheel covers. Think they make the BX look like a very french Citroen indeed.

richardd1652 · Post by **richardd1652** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 1:00 pm

Ive got a spare set?
Richard.

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 3:06 pm

I'm defo with Tim on the mileage. Still hate those seats tho

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 3:46 pm

ken newbold wrote:I'm defo with Tim on the mileage. Still hate those seats tho

I have an interior....