thinkink about another BX purchase

[kevlights]

is the GTI just a trim model ?,does not appear to be 16v although its fuel injected petol 1991 77,000 miles UK import for $2000 NZ?
was going to go the Xantia way but have been told they are heavy in comparison ?Sick of the Peugeot 505 STI petrol that is my current Ride mainly cos it wont start! just cranks and cranks so it can be sold ;
and back to the Bx for me !

[kiwi]

THe GTI is basically a fuel injected 1905cc engine. Closest comparison would be the 19TZI but lacking in some trim level. For example the GTI has the carry handle spoiler rather that the whale fin.

It is not a 16v

btw I know the Car and its going to be mine

[NZ16v]

bit expensive though?

[kiwi]

bit expensive though?

That sounds like a typical New Zealander remark.

Great idea to find out a cars value is to find out its agreed value from the insurance company. The AANZ has a good online tool to get an insurance qoute.

I look at it this way I would not pay more than what an insurance company would pay out.

[kevlights]

that one turn't out to be a UK import ,was nice,wary about the potential of rust; but he would not negotiate on price ;so made an offer for another one in Dunedin ,$1200 ,,its a 1995 GTI Auto with service history Rego and WOF and delivered ! see it tonight in Oamaru At 7.30 if its okay drive it home; pleased to be back (nearly in Citroen ownership ,after a misguided purhase into Italian !

[kevlights]

seems to be a nice car,being a BX has a few issues ,need a replacement accumulator sphere/ any body got one? or can point me in the right direction ,here in NZ?
Heater fan has a mind of its own,cones on when it feels like it!
other than needing a wheel alignment ,seems to be okay Rego and WOF $1000 ;
Missed out on a BX 16 valve although that silver one on TM was at 300,000 klm
any one walk me through the steps to load pictures? thanks regards Kev[/img]

[scarecrow]

I hope you don't mind if I point you in the direction of this recentish thread?
http://www.bxclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11923

It helped me. Plus there's a sticky topic on the subject in this section of the forum

Good luck!

[kiwi]

I was watching that auction of the 16V and someone asked a question that raised a few red flags over the vehicle. The fact it had not had a Warrent for over 3 years and had been used by the daughter for uni in that time raised some questions to me.

Second major biggy was when the seller said the door hinge had rust would cost $400 to fix. Now if that was all the problems why did it not have a WOF? Raised a big question in my mind re rust amongst other things given how easty it is to get a WOF in NZ.

[kevlights]

yes that Dunedin Bx ,turned out to have rust in both door frames,good on the owner for advising bidders;and restarting the Auction;
The one I bought is also from Dunedin ,seems to be a lot of them down there for sale, mine has had patch repairs;to all the rust. But very poor prime paint, if any, the drivers door is rusty on the bottom, but over all ,the car is in good nick for a 1989 BX 19;