I'm considering selling my BX 1.7 DTR estate, which I've owned since 1998.
It is a 1988 model, colour is Venetian Red. It has a current MOT.
Its a wonderful car, but I'm getting on now, and crawling around underneath fixing LHM leaks
doesn't thrill me anymore.
The engine is in very good condition, its done 167k. it will need a timing belt change at 170k.
I suspect? that it is still running on the original clutch. The smoke test at the last MOT gave a reading of 0.5%.
Needless to say, it goes like the clappers.
Bodywork is tatty. it was banged in the rear, and professionally repaired, the previous owner informed me.
Pranged in the front, at low speed, and unprofessionally repaired by me, back in 2002, due to dispute with insurance company. Looks ok, and passes MOT.
It has a slight leak from the PAS gland, which I actually replaced with a new one from Chevronics late last year.
This fixed things for a while, but now its dripping again.
The fuel gauge sender has stopped working, at the moment I am considering replacing it with a boat type
fuel sender, and some electronics. Replacement part from chevronics are unbelievable prices.
Its had various bits replaced over the last couple of years.
New alternator and battery.
New rear spheres.
Rear pipe work replaced.
Steering rack replaced (with another second hand unit).
Rear height stabiliser removed, cleaned and replaced.
Centre exhaust box replaced last year, rear box is ok.
The rear wash/wipe is currently not working.
Various spare bit and pieces, which can the new owner is welcome too.
Four decent tyres.
The car drives well, and has given brilliant service as a family workhorse.
However, the time has come for it to go to a younger enthusiast.
Many thanks to those members, whose helpful suggestions helped me sell my car.
