Talking B____X

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:28 pm

Actually Phil, I reckon The Green Tiger could rival your TXD for service history. I bought it with 142k miles and after speaking to my local garage - who'd serviced it since 1993 - I had the full service history from new! Even down to the speedo cable change at 16k miles when it was with Cowies Interleasing (which suggests it's done a few more miles than recorded!).

Had reams and reams of history, which I kept going when I had it. I know it's done another 9000 miles since I sold it, but not sure how much servicing it's getting now...

It is amazing just how well some people look after their cars.

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:43 pm

Not long after buying mine (with no history) I found a fleet car service print off for the first 3 years and 70k miles under the passenger seat. Apart from the 27k mile gap before I bought it (over 8 years...

) I've kept a very complete record of everything spent on it since. Partly because I have no life, but also as it highlights which brands of parts last, and what don't - brake pads for example.
The service print off showed that the running costs had gone over budget by something like 400%, so much for 'Loves driving, hates garages'!

Mike E (uk) · Post by **Mike E (uk)** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:46 pm

My BX had a complete new engine fitted at around 25,000 miles, all paid for my Citroen. I have the receipt-and the total bill is many thousands.

Funnily enough, before I bought it, my Peugeot 406 had a new engine fitted when it was only 2 years old as well.

Mike

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 11:41 pm

Service history is always something I prefer in a car. I've only ever bought one car without any at all and it was a disaster.

But it might be because of what it was...

Mind you this had little history and it was quite good

For a 2.4 petrol supercharged, chipped and modded MPV

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:23 am

One thing I've learned is that, in recent years I cannot plan ahead regarding my cars. My work has been so up and down - despite my best efforts to try to get stability - that they always seem vulnerable (as assets) that at almost a moment's notice they might need to be 'realised'. I have been struggling with my main client since June, and when two projects which would have kept me 'secure' up until June next year were put back to the spring, something had to give. I am genuinely upset that the most 'sellable' car I had was the TXD estate. That darned Xantia is too recent a acquisition, which owes me a lot more than I could currently get for it, the GS is well, in bits, and the 19TGD hatchback - the Red Baron - was free and is our Challenge car. If it wasn't for the fact I won't be BXless (as I am going to use the Red Baron) I think I would be very much more upset. I realise now, it's the 'BX' that I love, not a BX.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:48 pm

Just a bit of fun, but maybe come the Challenge we might tart the old girl up like this!

Post by **Tim Leech** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:52 pm

*cough* thats a Mk1.....

Anyway, I want plenty of stickers for the "red shed" too!

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:56 pm

I know...

It's not meant to be 'accurate' to that degree Tim lol! But you get the idea.

I got SKF, Valeo, Michelin, Facom, Hella, some Citroen (smaller) stickers off eBay, the plaques, large Citroën (and large chevrons), all the Total stickers, plus the BX 30th anniversary stickers and sun strip will be made in time for the Challenge. I'll order enough so you can have some and there'll be BX specific ones available to all BXers who want them. I will also do a BXC window sticker at the same time.

mds141 · Post by **mds141** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 9:15 pm

Phil, that is just how i plan the valver to look for the challenge. Plus a roof rack with spare wheels and jerry cans.

Already got a set of NOS Hella projector beam spotlights to go on.

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:09 pm

Philip Chidlow wrote:One thing I've learned is that, in recent years I cannot plan ahead regarding my cars. My work has been so up and down - despite my best efforts to try to get stability - that they always seem vulnerable (as assets) that at almost a moment's notice they might need to be 'realised'.

I'm fast learning this myself. The perilous life of the freelancer! Selling my Saab 9000 was meant to be freeing up funds for the BX restoration, but instead is merely allowing us to not starve. So, the Range Rover is now up for sale as well, and hopefully that will bank-roll some more Mk1 progress!

Mind you, perhaps it was ambitious to try and maintain a fleet of 5 cars on the road between two of us when we've deliberately slashed our income for better quality of life...(and no, we're not claiming any benefits!)

citsncycles · Post by **citsncycles** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 11:40 pm

Phil, that is just how i plan the valver to look for the challenge. Plus a roof rack with spare wheels and jerry cans. Already got a set of NOS Hella projector beam spotlights to go on.

I've set my sights slightly lower for the look of the GS - All one shade of green

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:20 am

Should look lovely

It is a GS after all

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:15 pm

Tim wants his red BX done out like this too. Should make for a striking pair - if not the fastest BXs around they might well be the 'loudest'

Note some minor added detail...

Post by **Tim Leech** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 4:23 pm

So does that Make you Red Leader then

(hoing you like Star Wars!)

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 4:29 pm

Episodes IV, V and VI, yes.

Hey, Tim, keep your eBay and Boot fair eyes for spot lights Cibié if you can get them, but Hella or even Ring will be OK. If you get a rectangular set like the Hellas we have (a new pair of 181's and a good used pair of Comet 550's) Phil will make up two brackets and wiring sets I'm sure

A set of large Citroen (3), small Citroen (3) and Total (4) stickers, along with the large chevrons (1) will be in the order of £50. Shop around for your other stickers

I have a couple of spare Citroen logos for the sun strip and front wings BTW.

Anyway, I'm getting just a little carried away.... it's over 7 months off!