Ebay throws another into the ring

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 9:12 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1993-CITROEN-BX19 ... dZViewItem

Seems nice enough. Another one photographed wet in a soapy puddle! But low mileage, and an uninterfered with example. Am I right this is a 70-odd Horsepower engine? Isn't it a bit feeble? Or is the economy on these very good? (Sorry, no BX brochures at hand!)...

Sorry if somebody's already posted this spotting!

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 9:18 pm

71BHP, 90ft/lbs Torque

0-60 12.7secs

102mph top speed (all brochure specs)

So it can keep up with those zippy 1.25 fiesta's and give you around 50mpg.

Nice..... but i've got my eyes on a Tizzy DEE now!

Barnsley BXer · Post by **Barnsley BXer** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 9:24 pm

Like you say,sitting in a puddle of water,but also seems to be in front of a scrapyard

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 9:33 pm

Well, if you work in a scrappies, there must be plenty of cars that come in that you think "can't need much" so you do up and sell on.

Or you have access to a good front half and a good back half...

Have already had a TGD myself though. Fancy something else. Have never owned a BX that isn't 1905cc!

Ian

Barnsley BXer · Post by **Barnsley BXer** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 9:41 pm

Had 2 1905's,a4x4 which is sitting behind my house waiting to be re-acquainted with the road and a GTI Hurricane which went to the car park in the sky

My previous TZD was saved by Ken Newbould and my present one is still blasting up and down the roads of Yorkshire

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 9:47 pm

My GTi Hurricane was an absolute stormer performance wise.

Most flexible car i've ever driven. Docile round town with a nice light clutch, an A road terrorist and a Motorway mile muncher!

The 4x4 is comparatively cr4p. Slow and clumbersome. To get a nice smooth drive i have to drive it much more carefully but its an enthusiasts car.

Saying that though you can throw it into corners you couldnt dream of with a 2wd BX. I wouldnt recommend one though unless you're a real BX nut!

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:01 pm

Thats lovely again nothing special spec wise but would be anice one to preserve!

Barnsley BXer · Post by **Barnsley BXer** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:04 pm

When I first got my 4x4,my dad had a 2wd GTI.I took him for a spin and he was amazed at the difference in roadholding(messy pants)OK the 4x4 isn't as fast off the line,but boy does it handle.It is superb at covering B roads miles fast(especially with a trailer tent on the back,but that is a different story!!)

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:05 pm

I bet, im currently driving a new Golf Gti, FANTASTIC car but with 200bhp and fwd its a handful! Needs 4wd !

Barnsley BXer · Post by **Barnsley BXer** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:13 pm

Got a full set of 4x4 (BX) running gear if you want it,would be an interesting project fitting it to a V-Dub

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:15 pm

True, my boss would be a pit pissed tho as its his car and worth approx £21000!

Barnsley BXer · Post by **Barnsley BXer** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:22 pm

What is mere money against a truly unique car

,But maybe your boss wouldn't uderstand my twisted logic

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:38 pm

Me neither lol when I need a new job

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:03 pm

Spotted the scrap yard behind it and I reckon he`s probably been asked to collect the car by someone who didn`t want it anymore. If he`s anything like me he won`t have paid for it either so has found a winner. I`m not for one minute implying anything about the car or the seller, it looks very nice and it`s entirely up to the buyer to bid what they think is a fair amount.
Got to say though if it were mine I`d have found a better place to take a picture of it!

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:15 pm

very low mileage and a cat