Another pricey BX

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:21 am

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1991-Citroen-BX19 ... 0676428204

Apologies if this has been noted elsewhere.

messerschmitt owner · Post by **messerschmitt owner** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:39 am

it's in the frozen north though! How did that happen?

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:47 am

Are those extra dials next to the centre console? And there's other non-standard 'stuff' going on...

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 12:44 pm

I recognise the one on the dash as being part of a Moss alarm system. Can't tell what the others are though, maybe it could be something useless like a temperature gauge

Expensive yes, but if it's as good as they claim should be worth that much.
It's also nice to see a garage that's prepared to sell old motors instead of just shunting them off to the scrappers.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 12:51 pm

Nice and clean and nice mileage too, find another one!

Post by **Defender110** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 2:19 pm

'' selling on behalf of customer''

ragger · Post by **ragger** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 3:05 pm

I've just had a chat to the garage man, a pleasant enough guy - aren't they all?
The vendor is a widowed lady and the car seems to have been her husband's pride and joy. There is a detailed account of the servicing and fitting of the extra dials etc. These include a fan over-ride and a water temp gauge. It has been off the road for a while, the last Mot was carried out on 29th April 2009 when it was serviced and had a new battery and front spheres.
He said that he had received an offer around £550 for it which he would present to the seller. That sounds pretty generous

Too much for me I am afraid.

Hope this helps.

Rob

Post by **Tim Leech** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 3:18 pm

£550 sounds very fair.

scarecrow · Post by **scarecrow** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 4:49 pm

If I had the money I'd be waving seven hundred quid under the lady's nose right now

electrokid · Post by **electrokid** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 9:29 am

It does look very good. The dealer's 'about us' makes interesting reading and I get the impression they know what they are selling and have pitched the price accordingly - there are plenty of small engined brand new cars that are not going to do the mileage this one will be capable of - if it was an estate I'd be tempted. Should go for more than £550 IMHO.

Post by **Defender110** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:21 pm

Roverman wrote:£550 sounds very fair.

Yes I thought so but he has contacted me today to say he has now recieved other offers and now wants £750 without MOT so that's me out!

stevejj · Post by **stevejj** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:29 pm

I contacted him cos it looked good but the MOT has run out (don't understand why they don't put one on it if its as good as they say) plus although it has extensive service history he can't say when the cambelt was done as its all handwritten - £750 now without MOT plus transport down south and getting the belt done makes it too expensive for me as well -guess I 'll just have to keep looking for a decent one down south/essex

scarecrow · Post by **scarecrow** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:40 pm

With knowledge of the above I wouldn't be interested either. Handwritten history my arse!

RxBX · Post by **RxBX** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:19 pm

electrokid wrote:It does look very good. The dealer's 'about us' makes interesting reading and I get the impression they know what they are selling and have pitched the price accordingly -
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Hi Brian,
IMHO they don't know their ar$e from their elbow !
Just take a look at the bargain LANCIA-DELTA HF that they've currently got listed and look at the description box :-

E-Bay Seller wrote:
Manufacturer: Fiat Colour: Red
Model: Tipo Engine Size: 1,372 cc
Type: Standard Car Power: 71
Mileage: 50700 Seats: --
Doors: 5 MOT Expiry: --
Model Year: 1994 Drive Side: Right-hand drive
Reg. Date: 29 Apr 1994 Road Tax: --
Reg. Mark: L*** *** Get the Vehicle Status Report VSR Exterior: Rear Spoiler, Alloy Wheels, Catalytic Converter
Previous Owners: 1 V5 Document: Present
Transmission: Manual Manufacturer's Warranty: --
Fuel: Petrol In-Car Audio: AM/FM Stereo, CD Player
Service History: Yes Interior/Comfort Options: Tilt Steering Wheel, Power Locks, Power Windows, Air Conditioning, Power-assisted Steering (PAS)
Safety Features: Immobiliser, Rear seat belts, 4-Wheel Drive, Alarm, Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Very reassuring

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Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:42 pm

It's not even an plain HF it's an (HF) Integrale; different beasts.