Low mileage newbie............

colc · Post by **colc** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:52 am

Always been a fan of BX's, had a few as bangers over the years, so when I heard about "an old BX with low mileage", I was intrigued, especially as it was literally round the corner from me. The owner had bought the car, but his wife, didn't like it because she found it "too fast", and it's sat for about 18 months.. Anyway, he whipped up the garage door, to reveal a very dusty BX 16 valver, with 31k miles on it ! It's in unbelievable condition, only blemish is a tiny bit of rust on the inside of the sunroof frame. It's got a full service history, and everything works. Anyway, of course I bought it, and will be shortly giving it a full service.
It's amazing what still turns up over here, hidden away in garages........

Post by **Toddman** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:32 pm

Hi col and welcome to the forum.
Sounds a great find and such a brilliant mileage

Would love to see som epictures.

Hope you find the forum and mainsite usefull

Cheers
Luke

colc · Post by **colc** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:37 pm

I'll get some done, and post them in the next day or so.

Post by **Jezziebx16v** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:03 pm

31k

That must be one of the lowest left by now I would think.
Has it been in Jersey all of its life? with that milage I'd not be suprised, Jersey is only about 9x5 miles if I rememeber right!

Jez

Timmo · Post by **Timmo** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:38 pm

Blimey! lucky sod! hahah!
32k is a great milage to have! i'd guess its a jersey only car with that milage!
defo need some pics!!

colc · Post by **colc** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:32 am

Was originally registered in Geurnsey, came here in '91. The only mechanical fault I can find is a bit of a clonk from the front suspension over bumps. I haven't investigated, but if it were a car with "normal" suspension, I would diagnose it as drop link wear. or possibly anti roll bar bushes. I know very little about BX suspension, other than it's not as unreliable as the man on street thinks it is, so any suggestions what to look for/test would be welcomed......pics posted soon.

Timmo · Post by **Timmo** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:48 am

will be the same fella! drop links, there about £17.50 each through GSF/ECP, occasionally pop up on ebay but are normally the same if not higher price!!

top tip for doing them is Whack the car in high, chock it but with the weight on the wheels and undo the nuts that hold the drop link on, 16mm from memory, (spark plug socket is ideal for the thread length) as otherwise chances are get your socket on and it'll just spin the thread!

suspension wise, just check that it operates smoothly, may benefit from a flush and new fluid depending when it was last changed, the odd bit of 'citrobotics' can help ease a system up (up, down middle, up down middle etc on the height adjuster when engine running)
check all the pipes are okay and start tp gather some spares if you find them, octopus, return pipes etc.
as youve been by the sea might also be worth checking the condition of the fuel lines under the car, mine ('90 Phase 2) has lived in cornwall all its life (barring a short stint in plymouth!) and close to the sea and they rusted through quite nicely! cheap to replace and used to be easy to get through citroen dealers as the Xantia shared them iirc??

colc · Post by **colc** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:47 am

Thanks for that, I'll have a look tonight. While I'm thinking about suspension, anyone got an unwanted BX towbar they want to sell?

colc · Post by **colc** » Sun May 03, 2009 8:13 am

now have pics, b ut can't load them, can someone pm me an email address I can send them to who can kindly post them?

Timmo · Post by **Timmo** » Sun May 03, 2009 1:53 pm

assuming you have seen this post??
http://www.bx16valve.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1665

if so then email them to me at timmymagic@orange.net and i'll put them up for you!

Timmo · Post by **Timmo** » Mon May 04, 2009 9:34 am

Timmo · Post by **Timmo** » Mon May 04, 2009 9:36 am

Ceertainly looks a tidy one!!!
very nice indeed!
Love the Jersey plates!!

colc · Post by **colc** » Tue May 05, 2009 12:07 pm

Now for sale, as site where parked, [see pics] has to be cleared for redevelopment. ..........£995 please call 07797730957 for details

Post by **Toddman** » Thu May 07, 2009 12:53 pm

Looks like it has been sold to an enthusiast and will be coming over here

http://www.bxclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10524

Let's wish the new owner happy motoring with it.

Cheers
Luke

Timmo · Post by **Timmo** » Thu May 07, 2009 1:44 pm

just posted on there to suggest hge joins us here with all the proper 16v knowledge!;)

cant remember the last time i used BXC lol!

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