Lovely Looking GTi

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:48 am

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1991-CITROEN-BX-1 ... dZViewItem

Worth every penny of that £295.00

Post by **docchevron** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:04 pm

Ooh, yeah, apart from the awful wheeltrims that car looks stunning.

I've been thinking about getting an GTi Auto for ages now (left ankles a bit knackered and sometimes I struggle in a manual), but then I decided I'd rather have an XM 2.1TD auto with EVERYTHING.
So, so I keep waiting for the right XM to turn up, or have a dabble on this......

hhmm.......decisions decisions...

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:09 pm

I'd go for it if I were you. The GTi 8v and auto box is a sublime combination. And get Speedlines on it! Shame it's not got air con but then again that option does blunt performance a bit.

Ace colour.

Post by **docchevron** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:14 pm

If it had Air-con I'd be there already ripping the guys arm off mate!

Now I'm old I'll gladly sacrafice a bit of power for comfort.

That said, I could install air con in this, or any other car, and your right, it's a cracking colour.......hhmmmmm.........

Oh, and needless to say, as with every other car in fleet, speedline's, 16v calipers and Monza interior will be top of the "fit" list!

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:39 pm

Autos are they way forward Doc, as for A/C I think its a extra that everyone think they want but really doesnt need, Ive got it in my everyday car and never use it as its drinks fuel.

Triton green is a cool colour on BXs.

Draycotts near me so Im happy to take a look at it on anyones behalf or can help with the collection if you buy it chris, sorry WHEN you buy it!

Way2go · Post by **Way2go** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 3:01 pm

tim leech wrote:Autos are they way forward Doc, as for A/C I think its a extra that everyone think they want but really doesnt need, Ive got it in my everyday car and never use it as its drinks fuel.

Good summary Tim as I still have to get motivated to convert my aircon into working charge!

Why are you worried about extra fuel - doesn't the company car come with that?

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 3:26 pm

They do but I have a onboard computer and play the lets se how many mpg I can get game regularly! Makes a difference of approx 4 mpg to me.

rob-bx16v · Post by **rob-bx16v** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 3:31 pm

speaking of onboard computers im going to have a look and see if a ford granada fuel computer (simlar to the orion) and wiring and sensors can be modified to fit a bx???? perhaps the doc might know??

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 4:25 pm

Possibly but why would you want to fit a Ford part to a BX

rob-bx16v · Post by **rob-bx16v** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 4:30 pm

Ive got a fuel computer in the escort rs turbo and they are kind a cool but thats me i just like tinkering.

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:33 pm

I should probably buy this.....

I reckon it'd appease the missus and she dont want the XM i've lined up for her

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:39 pm

Just rang the seller.

Its apparently provisionally sold for £600. Just waiting for somebody to collect then it'll be removed from ebay.

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:19 pm

Darn!

stuart_hedges · Post by **stuart_hedges** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:51 pm

Air con is a wonderful, wonderful thing. Seriously. I always thought it was an unnecessary extravagance but since I picked up the courtesy Astra I haven't turned it off. And it still returns 36mpg. I'm really going to miss that when I have to give it back.

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:54 pm

Air con took 3mpg easily away from my Megane and I wasn't that impressed with it. It obviously wasn't working right though because my Mondeo has it and it's like a fridge inside, superbly ice cold and very pleasant to have.