Just some idle ramble but its just me saying why I still love BXs, been driving the newbie Gti a bit today, ok so it has the odd bump and the engines not the quitest but its fast, so comfy and fits me like a glove.
I have a £20k golf on the drive which doesnt fit me aswell, everything within reach (except the radio) and I still think its a handsome car and great to drive,
Anyone else agree?
WHY I LOVE THE BX
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Totally.
Spent the day fettling ELF for the MoT tuesday, I even like being underneath them, it's like being at home.
Brought my valver home since it hasn't been out in over a month since it got attacked by bovine terrorists, and despite it looking like, well, like it's been kicked in by a cow I had a f%^king huge grin on my face all the way home.
I'd forgotten just what a totally special car it is.
I wouldn't have a new car given me, I just haven't ever found any other car I'd rather drive than a BX.
Spent the day fettling ELF for the MoT tuesday, I even like being underneath them, it's like being at home.
Brought my valver home since it hasn't been out in over a month since it got attacked by bovine terrorists, and despite it looking like, well, like it's been kicked in by a cow I had a f%^king huge grin on my face all the way home.
I'd forgotten just what a totally special car it is.
I wouldn't have a new car given me, I just haven't ever found any other car I'd rather drive than a BX.
Smokes lots, because enough's enough already!
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...
Yep, there's something about the BX that is a bit addictive.
We've got 2 16Vs, a Tri Estate, and a TZi here.
One of my sons also has a Xsara VTS that he loves, but if the boys are going to a car do, which they did recently which was a 1000 klm trip return, guess which car was chosen as the vehicle of choice?
I have trip of close to 2000 klms that I have to get done as soon as time permits, which I last did in the Xantia, but now with the air/con going 100% in the 16V and as there's only 3 of us going, the 16V is IT!!
The lad that owns the TZi reckons he'll drive it as long as he can and then probably store it as a collectible or club car as he reckons he can't see himself ever getting rid of it as it has everything he would ever want in a car.
He's already owned it around 4/5 years.
Alan S
We've got 2 16Vs, a Tri Estate, and a TZi here.
One of my sons also has a Xsara VTS that he loves, but if the boys are going to a car do, which they did recently which was a 1000 klm trip return, guess which car was chosen as the vehicle of choice?
I have trip of close to 2000 klms that I have to get done as soon as time permits, which I last did in the Xantia, but now with the air/con going 100% in the 16V and as there's only 3 of us going, the 16V is IT!!
The lad that owns the TZi reckons he'll drive it as long as he can and then probably store it as a collectible or club car as he reckons he can't see himself ever getting rid of it as it has everything he would ever want in a car.
He's already owned it around 4/5 years.
Alan S
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I whole heartedly agree with all of the above.
I know my BX is old but she runs like a dream and when you get wherever you are going you get out feeling great.
A few months ago when i had a minor problem with my BX my brother let me drive his rover 418 td estate same engine as my BX but what a peice of S--T.
It had rattles in places i dont think my BX even has places and uncomfortable don't get me started on that!.
I was overjoyed when the bx was up and running again.
I intend to keep my BX as long as it is physically possible.
May i just say what a find this website was it has been a pleasure to read and get involved.
all the best to all you fellow BX'rs Regards Kermit
I know my BX is old but she runs like a dream and when you get wherever you are going you get out feeling great.
A few months ago when i had a minor problem with my BX my brother let me drive his rover 418 td estate same engine as my BX but what a peice of S--T.
It had rattles in places i dont think my BX even has places and uncomfortable don't get me started on that!.
I was overjoyed when the bx was up and running again.
I intend to keep my BX as long as it is physically possible.
May i just say what a find this website was it has been a pleasure to read and get involved.
all the best to all you fellow BX'rs Regards Kermit
ALAN S an oracle of knowledge sadly missed by us all RIP Mate
Green Hornet well I don't really know.GS project gone to pastures new
Blue Streak 1996(P) XANTIA VSX TD (130K.)
Green Hornet well I don't really know.GS project gone to pastures new
Blue Streak 1996(P) XANTIA VSX TD (130K.)
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Re: WHY I LOVE THE BX
I think we all do. If we didn't we'd be driving something newer and more "sensible".tim leech wrote:Anyone else agree?
I certainly do and I think that I will be driving them forever. The BX is just me and always has been; always will.
While the 16V seats hurt my back I don't have to have a 16V, the 8V seats and even the TR/TZ trim is just fantastic. Perfect for all day driving.
I hope that all still goes well on the GTI while you have it, they are a fantastic machine.
My Cars:
'93 BX 19GTi Sedan 5M
'89 BX 19TRI Estate 5M
'89 AX GT(With EFI) 2door 5M
In the Family:
'74 SM IE (Fully Restored) 5M
'90 BX 19TRI122 Sedan 4A
'02 Xantia Exclusive Sedan 4AA
'06 C5 2.2HDi Estate 6A
'93 BX 19GTi Sedan 5M
'89 BX 19TRI Estate 5M
'89 AX GT(With EFI) 2door 5M
In the Family:
'74 SM IE (Fully Restored) 5M
'90 BX 19TRI122 Sedan 4A
'02 Xantia Exclusive Sedan 4AA
'06 C5 2.2HDi Estate 6A
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With you all the way Tim, we got a little 306 hdi and drive it to our place in the south of france 3 times a year but went down in the tzd a few weeks back and what a nice drive better seats no back probs and i could put the seats down and kip in the back. 50+ mpg at 70mph on autoroute was just as cheap to drive down as the 306. Will i take it again yep with 194,000 on clock its only just run in.
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why i love the bx
yes i agree ,see my other post re 2400 miles in 2weeks.all done in comfort and the tzd is a great tow car for my caravan.this is my forth bx .i have had a 1.9 tgd estate,2x 1.7 turbo tzd estates and now have the tzd saloon.
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