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Anyone else peed of with these new style `classified ads` on eBay. You can`t leave feedback for the sellers (so they`re almost untouchable) and the decription is mostly just a standard framework which only tells you about the extras and mileage and not the condition. If you bought one that turned out to be a lemon then Trading Standards won`t have much to go on if there`s no proper description.
Once again eBay flicking the V`s up at the ordinary punters (who are their best customer base too) and caving in to greed
Once again eBay flicking the V`s up at the ordinary punters (who are their best customer base too) and caving in to greed
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I think recent developments with eBay are very misguided. The cornerstone of eBay's success and appeal was the feeling of being 'in a community' where trust was an element of any dealings. Without the feedback system and the new 'bidder numbering' anonimity of bidders (and sellers in the case of the 'classifieds') it becomes a totally different ball game. I wish they'd see sense and take a step back. It reeks of unecessary meddling.
I would think twice now about selling or buying on eBay...
I would think twice now about selling or buying on eBay...
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Woodlinkin Citroen is about 20 mins from me.
Do not underestimate the value of these XM's.
A good late model V6 or TD is worth 6-7k. My mate has recently sold one for 6k that needed a few bits and pieces.
This one is priced about right considering its mileage but being slightly older. I doubt it'll be for sale for long especially being a 2.5TD exclusive.
Do not underestimate the value of these XM's.
A good late model V6 or TD is worth 6-7k. My mate has recently sold one for 6k that needed a few bits and pieces.
This one is priced about right considering its mileage but being slightly older. I doubt it'll be for sale for long especially being a 2.5TD exclusive.
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1992 TZD Turbo Estate - SORN
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1990 Gti 8Valve SOLD - looks like it's been scrapped
2002 Mini Cooper S - SOLD - i miss this car
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They wouldnt get £6000 from me!Ian_Fearn wrote:Woodlinkin Citroen is about 20 mins from me.
Do not underestimate the value of these XM's.
A good late model V6 or TD is worth 6-7k. My mate has recently sold one for 6k that needed a few bits and pieces.
This one is priced about right considering its mileage but being slightly older. I doubt it'll be for sale for long especially being a 2.5TD exclusive.
Interesting thread, as I've been looking around for an late model XM for a few months now. According to Parkers, even a X-reg V6 XM is worth £2600 and a X-reg 2.1TD is worth £3100. Those are franchised dealer prices so I would be looking at paying less at a private sale or at "Dodgy Dave's under-the-railway-arches Car Sales".
Everything after 1998/S-reg came with an auto box except the 2.0SX and the 2.5TD Exclusive, which limits the scope a bit for me as I have no interest in an auto.
Anybody paying six or seven grand for an XM, no matter how pristine or low-mileage, would want their head looked at in my personal opinion. No doubt some mug would stump up that kind of cash eventually, but it wouldn't be me...
Everything after 1998/S-reg came with an auto box except the 2.0SX and the 2.5TD Exclusive, which limits the scope a bit for me as I have no interest in an auto.
Anybody paying six or seven grand for an XM, no matter how pristine or low-mileage, would want their head looked at in my personal opinion. No doubt some mug would stump up that kind of cash eventually, but it wouldn't be me...
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I'm not a massive fan of auto's either butthe 2.1TD XM i had was awesome with the autobox and a much nicer car to drive than the manual I owned. The box was setup just right for the TD. superb cruiser.Ross_K wrote: Everything after 1998/S-reg came with an auto box except the 2.0SX and the 2.5TD Exclusive, which limits the scope a bit for me as I have no interest in an auto.
I still wouldn't pay £6K for any XM though. I'd rather buy a mot failed car for peanuts and spend half that making it mint...
That said in years to come I reckon XM's will be classics like CX's are now.
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Far too many BX's, a bus, an ambulance a few trucks, not enough time and never enough cash...
Far too many BX's, a bus, an ambulance a few trucks, not enough time and never enough cash...
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I've never seen an X reg although i believe there are something like 30 W reg XM's (according to my CitroenUK source), about 15 of which are V6's.Jayboy wrote:IIRC the last british XM's are on an X plate but were probably sitting around for a while. THink last rhd production was 99.
The V6's are the ones fetching the serious money and its not uncommon to see them being advertised for £7995 at dealers and like i said i know of people that have paid nearly that for a good late model V6 or 2.5.
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A customer of mine says he knows of a 51 plate XM...I can't say either way. I've seen 2 or 3 W plated cars though..The official production end date was 2000.
I have a fair condition 2.5 TD estate nearing the end of its resto and thats had offers of £800. It's an M reg and isn't as well speced as the exclusive advertised..
£2500 is about right though..Theres a fair amount of power in those 2.5 lumps, and the hydraulic clutch is wonderful..MPG sucks a bit though..
I have a fair condition 2.5 TD estate nearing the end of its resto and thats had offers of £800. It's an M reg and isn't as well speced as the exclusive advertised..
£2500 is about right though..Theres a fair amount of power in those 2.5 lumps, and the hydraulic clutch is wonderful..MPG sucks a bit though..
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