citroen bx tzs white

richardd1652 · Post by **richardd1652** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 4:06 pm

Just to clear my name from the mud Richard. Max contacted me with regard to the valver and i stopped bidding,and also when i found that he was after the Tzs i also stopped bidding. I dont want to buy them all and if someone else on the forum shows interest i am more than happy to stop bidding.
Richard.

richardd1652 · Post by **richardd1652** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 4:25 pm

Oh and another thing, my bids didnt reach the reserve so how ive bumped up the price is beyond me?
Richard.

mds141 · Post by **mds141** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 5:02 pm

Just can't win can you!

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 5:23 pm

Whatever, I think Max got himself a nice BX there, at a very reasonable price. Can't wait to hear how it goes driving it back the NI. Well done Mr G.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 6:12 pm

I'm jealous Max, well done. Look forward to seeing it sometime soon!

maxgreenwood · Post by **maxgreenwood** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 6:40 pm

Hi yes i did win the auction. I've really been missing my BX

And i really like the design of the TZS saloon with the plastic windows in the C pillars, and no spoiler, esp. in white.

However, i wish i'd asked the seller for these pics before putting that final bid in... I texted him this morning prompted by Richard's comments on here to see if I could get photographs of the rust.

the windscreen doesn't look too bad but the rear door shut looks a bit developed for my liking, the inner box sections and wings could be full of it. It has a pin hole here, he told me, but i'm sure a screwdriver could easily clear enough to get a couple of fingers through.

He says in the listing it 'looks to be very solid underneath' but i wouldn't be so sure.

The last BX i had didn't have any developed corrosion like this apart from a front wheel arch. Just a bit worried re. the door shut / strength / probably need to get it welded?

What say you guys?

the pics... click to enlarge

RxBX · Post by **RxBX** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:12 pm

maxgreenwood wrote:.................

What say you guys?
the pics...

click to enlarge

Hi Max,
Well done on your BX buy, I hope its not too bad when you get to see it in the flesh, but the photo /\ does show the signs/start of heavy corrosion and needs sorting/treating ASAP !

Hopefully no corrosion has crept into the corners/under the glass of the window aperture (As the 'milky' look of the glass suggests its the original screen) as vehicles which have had replacement windscreens fitted often get the paint damage by the fitters !

If however the corrosion has crept under the glass the only way to access/remedy that part of the body construction is by the removal of the windscreen unfortunately

Best of luck with it.

RxBX

Post by **docchevron** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:31 pm

RxBX wrote:
Philip Chidlow wrote:So, who bought it???
Phil, I believe Max has bought this one, If I've deciphered the recent Forum/E-bay activity correctly !
E-Bay Bid History wrote: Member Id: g***u ( 24Feedback) £400.00

Member Id: 5***a ( 283Feedback) £325.00
I also see Richardd1652 (5***a) has pushed the price up for Max some what unnecessarily (Richard ! Why don't you let occasionally some of the other BXC members get a bargain buy off E-bay sometimes ?) it's NOT as if you desperate for a BX

As Max stated in the 16v E-Bay listing THREAD:-

maxgreenwood wrote:Well keep us informed how you get on with it.

I really fancied it myself, was bidding, and lost out to you by £20 Sorry if i pushed the price up but i reckon you got a bit of a bargain there, i have a good feeling about this one.

Ref. for the Bid history on the 16v:-
E-Bay Bid History wrote: Member Id: w***m (199 ) £640.00 14-Feb-11 18:06:22GMT

Member Id: g***u (24) £620.00 14-Feb-11 17:58:00 GMT

Member Id: l***y (7) £500.00 13-Feb-11 14:33:49 GMT

Member Id: 5***a ( 283) £450.00 07-Feb-11 23:44:02 GMT
Note, Richard was in there again @ £450 !

So there you have it Phil, SIMPLES

Slow day?

Post by **Defender110** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 9:04 pm

Hi Max

I wouldn't worry to much IF this is all the corrosion. The o/s door shut is pretty standard on any BX now. This has now got to the welding stage but is not a major repair and you are probably seeing the car in original guise rather than bodged and painted which is always a bonus in reality.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 10:15 pm

its a 21 year old car for £400, I think if you expect too much you will be disappointed!.

maxgreenwood · Post by **maxgreenwood** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 10:22 pm

It's a 21 year old car for £400, I think if you expect too much you will be disappointed!

yes very true. If the rest is good, ie running and feel of the thing i'll be happy. It does look good in the pics but we all know they can be flattering. Hopefully it will get me home.

So what sort of mpg can i expect on my york to liverpool / maybe holyhead trip?

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 10:58 pm

Max, well done. That corrosion can be dealt with. My GTi's arch is worse than that! As for the windscreen, kill the rust as bset you can and weatherproof it as much as you can. Likewise any other bits, and then tackle the restoration in order of priority (ie MOT focussed). White is a hugely forgiving colur, so hopefully no expensive paintwork to consider.

As for economy, being a manual you can expect 33-37+ on a run depending how you drive!