BX Wanted
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BX Wanted
I'm going to have space in my barn in Sept/Oct so I'm thinking I might be up for a BX to fill that space..
Ideally, I'd like it running and MOT'd as I'm lazy (and not very skilled)..
I'm based in the Peak District but willing to travel to collect/view if it's attractive enough.
Don't really have a budget in mind but I figured sub £6k would get a good one ?
Tell me if I'm being stupid too, I've got a thick skin !
Cheers
Ideally, I'd like it running and MOT'd as I'm lazy (and not very skilled)..
I'm based in the Peak District but willing to travel to collect/view if it's attractive enough.
Don't really have a budget in mind but I figured sub £6k would get a good one ?
Tell me if I'm being stupid too, I've got a thick skin !
Cheers
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Re: BX Wanted
Welcome, eBay and car and classic are your best bet. Plus the Facebook page.
Go on body condition more than model, don’t worry about the hydraulics too much ...worry about rotten subframe mounts and inner wings, a car that appears tidy up top can be a real rot box, if the rear wings are bubbling I’d walk away
Buy the best you can find/afford from a caring owner and always check the mot history
Go on body condition more than model, don’t worry about the hydraulics too much ...worry about rotten subframe mounts and inner wings, a car that appears tidy up top can be a real rot box, if the rear wings are bubbling I’d walk away
Buy the best you can find/afford from a caring owner and always check the mot history
Lots of Motors, mostly semi broken....
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Re: BX Wanted
Thanks for the tips.. I'm on the FB page, been lurking for a while ![Wink ;-)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
Figured if I put a post up on here that it might tip someone over the edge into selling !
I'm not desperate so I'll bide my time till an interesting one comes up, that's what I did for my CX and it came good in the end !
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Figured if I put a post up on here that it might tip someone over the edge into selling !
I'm not desperate so I'll bide my time till an interesting one comes up, that's what I did for my CX and it came good in the end !
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Re: BX Wanted
Lots of Motors, mostly semi broken....
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Re: BX Wanted
I've no connection with it, but there's also this Meteor on Autotrader: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... =BX&page=1
"First to see will buy." Yeah, right...
"First to see will buy." Yeah, right...
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Re: BX Wanted
Does look tidy, auto too.
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Re: BX Wanted
It's a a bit short on details and I was a bit suspicious as to why all of the photos were taken from a low angle, perhaps hiding something on the bonnet or roof. However, that just seems to be how that dealer photographs their cars. That said there does seem to be a little mis-match on the paint on the panels, but I'm picky!
1991 BX GTi auto, grey, 137,000 miles (2015, 2017 & 2019 Citroen Classic Challenge veteran)
1991 BX GTi auto, grey, 92,000 miles (2022 Citroen Classic Challenge veteran)
2006 C4 VTR+ 2.0 Coupé, silver, 78,000 miles (RIP)
2016 Volvo V40 T2 R-Design Pro, blue, 24,000 miles
1991 BX GTi auto, grey, 92,000 miles (2022 Citroen Classic Challenge veteran)
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Re: BX Wanted
I'd call it more a steady but leisurely drive, certainly won't win any races but on the flip side you'll get 50+mpg
90 BX Tzd turbo 294k SORN undergoing major surgery
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Re: BX Wanted
It looks like a very tidy car to me; It reminds me of my BX when I bought it. If anything, it's tidier than my car was.
Although there are a few things jump out at me as being suspicious.
Firstly that left front wing looks to have been replaced as it's a different colour.
The plastic wheel arch isn't quite in line on the drivers side front although it could be nothing.
And something that really irritates me when I'm looking at pictures of a car; why hasn't under the bonnet been shown?
If it's not rusty underneath, I think it'll make a great car.
Although there are a few things jump out at me as being suspicious.
Firstly that left front wing looks to have been replaced as it's a different colour.
The plastic wheel arch isn't quite in line on the drivers side front although it could be nothing.
And something that really irritates me when I'm looking at pictures of a car; why hasn't under the bonnet been shown?
If it's not rusty underneath, I think it'll make a great car.
They're slower than a manual, but they get the job done, provided the gearbox has been looked after. As the previous owner of my BX said to me: "It'll go 0-60 in about 5 years, but the fuel economy is unbelievable."
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Re: BX Wanted
Failed on a few things for its MOT:deltic wrote: ↑Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:24 pmIt's a a bit short on details and I was a bit suspicious as to why all of the photos were taken from a low angle, perhaps hiding something on the bonnet or roof. However, that just seems to be how that dealer photographs their cars. That said there does seem to be a little mis-match on the paint on the panels, but I'm picky!
Repair immediately (major defects):
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
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1991 BX GTi auto, grey, 92,000 miles (2022 Citroen Classic Challenge veteran)
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2016 Volvo V40 T2 R-Design Pro, blue, 24,000 miles
1991 BX GTi auto, grey, 92,000 miles (2022 Citroen Classic Challenge veteran)
2006 C4 VTR+ 2.0 Coupé, silver, 78,000 miles (RIP)
2016 Volvo V40 T2 R-Design Pro, blue, 24,000 miles
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Re: BX Wanted
i am thinking of possibly selling my bx. if you go on facebook bx club and search andrew lever you will see the car and what has been done to it.
good luck
andy
good luck
andy
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Re: BX Wanted
Hi Andy, are you referring to F273TKV? cheers..