One For Mr Cartledge?

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 4:38 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1991-CITROEN-BX-G ... 2eb36b4a29

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 6:47 pm

Just spotted that one. Wheels look shit and it certainly looks tired but it might have potential. Another dumb-fuck advert though!

MULLEY · Post by **MULLEY** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 6:51 pm

3 shitty little pictures, & no real info about the car, typical ad tbh, the only good thing is that a genuine buyer might get a bargain unless it turns out to be a pup like that last valver....

james cartledge · Post by **james cartledge** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 7:47 pm

already seen guys and yes what shitty pictures i dont see the point of putting a car up for sale that dirty make you wonder if its been looked after

shame its a way away its a good distance to look to come back to win on ebay and the go collect

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 10:04 pm

What on earth. I'm with Mulley on this. But my money's on it being shagged.

Matt H · Post by **Matt H** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 12:32 am

When I see stuff like this I often think that there is no hope for these cars...

But, it's got a full ticket so how bad can it be?

Post by **Tim Leech** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:16 am

Could be a nice example with a stupid seller, may end up being cheap for that reason?

james cartledge · Post by **james cartledge** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 1:03 pm

i agree it could be a good one but after my last 16v experence i,m a bit unsure about buying blind off ebay and its a long way to view or even to win the car go and collect it and find out its a nail

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:35 pm

I\'d definately still be prepared to buy blind, you won\'t get a bargain otherwise. They\'re simple cars, even that last one could have been good with work. A ph2 like this is possibly the more sought after car, so on the face of it with the T&T unless it\'s rotten beyond repair (which most aren\'t) I\'ve push that one to £700 personally, as you will DEFINATELY get that back even if you tidy some of the rough ends and move it on again. In excellent/mint condition, you\'re looking at £1000-£1500 for these cars now and the values are rising fairly quickly for an old French heap! 67 BX 16v\'s on the road at the last DVLA count (68 now....mine!) 70 odd SORN\'d. Rare cars mate, if you\'re waiting for the pretty one to come along you could end up waiting too long!

Besides, there are a host of spares buried away for these cars and most people on here are very generous with their time and spares.

If you wanna bung me the fuel I\'ll take a look for you. Think thats about 40-50 miles from me, if that helps (though I think there are probably valver owners who are closer.)

Post by **Defender110** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:40 pm

Crap pictures but it looks great from what you can see and I like the look of the wheels too.

james cartledge · Post by **james cartledge** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:46 pm

Kitch wrote:I'd definately still be prepared to buy blind, you won't get a bargain otherwise. They're simple cars, even that last one could have been good with work. A ph2 like this is possibly the more sought after car, so on the face of it with the T&T unless it's rotten beyond repair (which most aren't) I've push that one to £700 personally, as you will DEFINATELY get that back even if you tidy some of the rough ends and move it on again. In excellent/mint condition, you're looking at £1000-£1500 for these cars now and the values are rising fairly quickly for an old French heap! 67 BX 16v's on the road at the last DVLA count (68 now....mine!) 70 odd SORN'd. Rare cars mate, if you're waiting for the pretty one to come along you could end up waiting too long!

Besides, there are a host of spares buried away for these cars and most people on here are very generous with their time and spares.

If you wanna bung me the fuel I'll take a look for you. Think thats about 40-50 miles from me, if that helps (though I think there are probably valver owners who are closer.)

thats really nice of you to offer to look for me im thinking about traveling down to have a look anyway at the weekend like you say i have to travel to get a 16v as there rare now ive got 900 to 1000 budget hopefully that will get me a half decent one

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:40 pm

james cartledge wrote:
Kitch wrote:I\'d definately still be prepared to buy blind, you won\'t get a bargain otherwise. They\'re simple cars, even that last one could have been good with work. A ph2 like this is possibly the more sought after car, so on the face of it with the T&T unless it\'s rotten beyond repair (which most aren\'t) I\'ve push that one to £700 personally, as you will DEFINATELY get that back even if you tidy some of the rough ends and move it on again. In excellent/mint condition, you\'re looking at £1000-£1500 for these cars now and the values are rising fairly quickly for an old French heap! 67 BX 16v\'s on the road at the last DVLA count (68 now....mine!) 70 odd SORN\'d. Rare cars mate, if you\'re waiting for the pretty one to come along you could end up waiting too long!

Besides, there are a host of spares buried away for these cars and most people on here are very generous with their time and spares.

If you wanna bung me the fuel I\'ll take a look for you. Think thats about 40-50 miles from me, if that helps (though I think there are probably valver owners who are closer.)
thats really nice of you to offer to look for me im thinking about traveling down to have a look anyway at the weekend like you say i have to travel to get a 16v as there rare now ive got 900 to 1000 budget hopefully that will get me a half decent one

No worries mate, like I say the offers there. Or if you want to give me a bell when you arrive I can talk you through some of the BX/valver specific important stuff to check. Most of it is standard BX to be hoenst, and the valver specific things are more niggles than outright deal breaker type faults. In honesty, any ph2 under £650 is worth it even if it\'s a dog (we\'re not talking cars that have sat around under moss for years and years of course) aslong as it\'s solid enough to work with!

16v\'s are actually robust things contrary to what most others think, so if it\'s got a smatter of faults its no big deal. Even the blue smoke isn\'t a major issue (unless it\'s the rings, then it gets pricey!) head rebuilds are pretty easy and the gasket sets are readily available still. I\'ve done two or three so far, easier than a Ford Zetec!

Only thing is if you\'re planning to come down on the weekend, does that leave you enough time?

james cartledge · Post by **james cartledge** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 11:30 pm

Kitch wrote:
james cartledge wrote:
Kitch wrote:I'd definately still be prepared to buy blind, you won't get a bargain otherwise. They're simple cars, even that last one could have been good with work. A ph2 like this is possibly the more sought after car, so on the face of it with the T&T unless it's rotten beyond repair (which most aren't) I've push that one to £700 personally, as you will DEFINATELY get that back even if you tidy some of the rough ends and move it on again. In excellent/mint condition, you're looking at £1000-£1500 for these cars now and the values are rising fairly quickly for an old French heap! 67 BX 16v's on the road at the last DVLA count (68 now....mine!) 70 odd SORN'd. Rare cars mate, if you're waiting for the pretty one to come along you could end up waiting too long!

Besides, there are a host of spares buried away for these cars and most people on here are very generous with their time and spares.

If you wanna bung me the fuel I'll take a look for you. Think thats about 40-50 miles from me, if that helps (though I think there are probably valver owners who are closer.)
thats really nice of you to offer to look for me im thinking about traveling down to have a look anyway at the weekend like you say i have to travel to get a 16v as there rare now ive got 900 to 1000 budget hopefully that will get me a half decent one
No worries mate, like I say the offers there. Or if you want to give me a bell when you arrive I can talk you through some of the BX/valver specific important stuff to check. Most of it is standard BX to be hoenst, and the valver specific things are more niggles than outright deal breaker type faults. In honesty, any ph2 under £650 is worth it even if it's a dog (we're not talking cars that have sat around under moss for years and years of course) aslong as it's solid enough to work with!

16v's are actually robust things contrary to what most others think, so if it's got a smatter of faults its no big deal. Even the blue smoke isn't a major issue (unless it's the rings, then it gets pricey!) head rebuilds are pretty easy and the gasket sets are readily available still. I've done two or three so far, easier than a Ford Zetec!

Only thing is if you're planning to come down on the weekend, does that leave you enough time?

time wise its ok it ends sunday night so il have chance to get a bid in if i decide to and the cash it just sat here waiting really so again thats no problem

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 11:33 pm

Got nothing to lose then really mate!

james cartledge · Post by **james cartledge** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 1:31 pm

regarding this car i was in touch with the seller last weekend finding a few bits out about the car getting more pictures etc he told me 800 is what he wanted i dicided not to bid as the car is a long way from me really

The seller has emailed me saying the front suspension is now not working on the car so i just wanted you people to bare that in mind if considering bidding as he hasnt changed his listing so far

hope me posting this wont cause any forum problems i wanted to make possible buyers aware of what ive been told by the seller