Another BX Added to the Fleet

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:15 pm

Well tonight thanks to Tim Leech, Sue and I became the proud owners of the stunning 23,000 mile BX TXS Auto.

Poor old Elf has been experiencing a suspension problem that i've not managed to get to the bottom of and it just felt like the right time to sort something else out for her.

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:44 pm

Well as its sat doing nowt you may aswell have the use of it lol At least I can visit on weekends and its in good hands.

mountainmanUK · Post by **mountainmanUK** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:45 pm

Does that mean your "naughty" valver is now you ONLY BX, Tim?

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:46 pm

Yes and thats broke as is the Xantia, I may have to come to the CCC in a certain german car!

But it will be a brand new so better than nowt.

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:56 pm

You could always get the bus Tim, it'd be less embarrassing

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:57 pm

Or use a renault, actually I would rather take the bus.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:47 pm

And you told me not to get rid of my TGS! Well, Tim, when a car has to go it has to go.

Ian will look after it...

...Especially after the rather 'oops' ELF incident

Way2go · Post by **Way2go** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:11 am

tim leech wrote: Yes and thats broke as is the Xantia, I may have to come to the CCC in a certain german car!

Is the SD1 not up to it either then?

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 6:36 am

tim leech wrote:Or use a renault, actually I would rather take the bus.

Wouldn't bother me if I owned a Renault, at least it would get me there!

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 9:12 am

Way2go wrote:
tim leech wrote: Yes and thats broke as is the Xantia, I may have to come to the CCC in a certain german car!
Is the SD1 not up to it either then?

It would get me there no questions, its the most reliable car ive ever owned, just that at 20mpg on a good day for it to sit in a field is a bit pointless, and if I can use a Citroen I will.

Way2go · Post by **Way2go** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 11:57 am

tim leech wrote: It would get me there no questions, its the most reliable car ive ever owned, just that at 20mpg on a good day for it to sit in a field is a bit pointless, and if I can use a Citroen I will.

Now I'm really puzzled.

If its pointless in taking it to a meeting of car enthusiasts , what is the point of having it? OK the accent may be on Citroen but you will have some possibly interesting conversations as a result of taking it.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:05 pm

I thought the same. You're not keeping a museum, Tim, after all. Cars should be enjoyed and rare ones displayed in appropriate environments, of course - like a car show

Don't be afraid to use it - otherwise why keep it?

mountainmanUK · Post by **mountainmanUK** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:25 pm

Whilst I agree fully about cars being actually used and driven, I can well understand Tims concerns about making a fairly long trip in a car which only does 20 mpg! Fuel costs these days are a major factor in selecting a particular car for a journey!

mnde · Post by **mnde** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:35 pm

Which is why the 2CVers have got it made, even if they thrash the car! If only the GSA was quite so thrifty...

Mark.

Way2go · Post by **Way2go** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:40 pm

mountainmanUK wrote:Whilst I agree fully about cars being actually used and driven, I can well understand Tims concerns about making a fairly long trip in a car which only does 20 mpg! Fuel costs these days are a major factor in selecting a particular car for a journey!

MPG figures on a Petrol BX are not wonderful anyway.

Although I did get 36mpg over a 400 mile journey recently.

Mixed local journeys probably return about 28-30 so I wouldn't think Tims 20mpg would be a big problem just across the midlands.

I guess you're thinking in terms of your oil burner?