Another St Tropez!

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 2:20 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990-CITROEN-BX14 ... dZViewItem

Looks very pretty

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 2:29 pm

A very nice looking car that one and well worth the starting price i.m.h.o.
I suppose the only downside would be the risk of being seen walking into an Audi showroom

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 2:29 pm

Now now!

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 4:12 pm

That does look very nice, i've always had a soft spot for the St Tropez (or was it a soft spot for the young lady on the brochure cover???)

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 4:32 pm

Wouldnt that be a hard spot then?

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 4:55 pm

DONT BE RUDE!!!

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:11 pm

Me RUDE? How dare you!

adamskibx · Post by **adamskibx** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 11:56 pm

WOW. That looks like a beauty. A tell tale sign that its been looked after is that the valve cap covers are still on the hubcaps. My St Tropez came with all of those, and within a few months of me driving it, two had gone. Ive no idea how or why, but people, particularly old people who just run their cars for years even though they can afford something new (like a new Audi), obviosly run them because they are still like new as they are so gentle with them. My St Tropez was absolutely mint when I got it, and apart from the exhaust falling of on the way home, it never missed a beat. However, limited knowledge and funds at the time saw it's condition decline in condition in the 2 years I owned it, but then I did get 40,000 miles out of it. This one here though has front fog lights- was that a factory option? Ive never seen another St Tropez with fog lights.

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:51 am

Dealer fit accesorie adamski.

I know the garage thats selling it as we trade Auids too them, there a decent bunch of guys.

mnde · Post by **mnde** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 11:33 am

That's a cracker, and may be worth a punt...! My mate has a thing about St Tropez's, having had one in the past that he parted with most reluctantly.

Mark.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 11:44 am

Seems lovely. Nice for those odd trips over the Channel. Very 'continental' looking.

Did this model have PAS?

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 12:57 pm

No phil, but the 14 petrols arent too bad.

mnde · Post by **mnde** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 5:26 pm

I'm sorry, but what is this thing people have about no PAS on a BX??

The Mk1 BX19 TRD has no PAS, and I hardly notice except at parking speeds. Oooh so much effort...

Come on lads, where are your muscles? And think, it's one less thing to go wrong, and if you conk out you can still steer.

I'd have a non-PAS BX, no probs.

Mark.

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 5:30 pm

I drove one a few weeks back. I didnt really notice it until i took a 90 degree junction and as the steering came back to its straight on position it snapped back rather than flowed back like a PAS car does.

Even at parking speeds its weight didnt bother me.

One of the things that appeals to me about BX is the floaty lightweight feel. Without the PAS it seems to upset that harmony.

Anyway, back on topic this is a lovely St Tropez, if i had the space i'd probably be a sucker and go for it (The Xantia is up for sale!)

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 5:49 pm

You should be buying that 16v instead, he only wants £450 for it!