Matt Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 This has been sitting around for nearly six months now, clearly I'm doing fuck all with it so it has to go (because I want to buy other shite and it's stopping me...). I bought it on a whim via Ebay without truly knowing what condition it was in and it's come to the point where I'm probably not going to do anything with it as it is beyond my abilities and would be too expensive to just leave with a garage to sort. A shame as I really enjoyed driving it home and it's unusual styling is very much what I like. The car has just under 130,000 miles, four or five owners and no MOT. I have three key fobs but one is missing the key blade part, the full V5 in my name and the most recent MOT fail sheet. Before falling by the wayside I think it was a well cared for car as the interior, while a few bits are loose, is in very good condition and one of the rear spheres looks to have been replaced within the last few years. The MOT fail sheet can be seen in one of the photos. The tester exclaimed that it was "raining" oil from underneath but it didn't loose a drop on the 75 mile drive home and doesn't appear to have lost any since it has been sat since early April. Rust is the main issue followed by sticking steering and then a burst brake pipe. The engine doesn't seem to runparticularly smooth and the last time I started it there was some white smoke but it has been sat on grass without being run for quite a while so maybe condensation. The previous owner mentioned that it looses some coolant through the bottom radiator hose when the engine is hot and I did have to top it up at one point. Someone has put Radweld or some such in it to no avail and if I remember correctly the pipe is also wrapped in something as another attempt to stop the leak. I'll check on that when I go grab the battery. I think the nearside rear suspension sphere might need replaced also. The rear seat bases are loose for some reason. Naturally being an XM there are various electrical gremlins; drivers window doesn't work, sunroof doesn't always work, passenger front window doesn't always work, driver seat takes a few clicks of the button to go forward, the blower motor doesn't always work, the right-rear door doesn't lock very often and the suspension lever won't go to the full low position. Obviously it needs trailed but I may be able to arrange delivery to a collection point like Carlisle. Included is a Haynes manual and a big bottle of fresh LHM. The car is located near Dumfries, South West Scotland. About 45 minutes from the M6 at Gretna Green. I have no idea what it's worth, far less than I paid for it most likely. I'll invite offers, that'll hurt less than coming up with a number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 billyboy406v6, Eddie Honda, Alanism and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Looking quite likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 When they get that bad you will be shocked how far you will have to go to reach sound metal to weld to. Sadly it's a spares car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 What a shame, I love a good xm and a good weldathon but some of those spots look a sod to get into to. I hope someone offers it a home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Spares car? Oi Junkman, non-cow interior! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For Fiats Sake Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Back in the day there was a garage in Manchester that would guarantee an mot pass providing an envelope was left in the glovebox with £30 in it (might have been only on a Sunday too). I never used it but a lass at work did, she was skint at the time. Ah the '90s. That interior looks lovely, I wonder if the seats would fit in a Panda? Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 If you're breaking it I'm up for a nsf wing and various other odds and sods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Shame to scrap it for a few hours with a mig. I would have it if you were more local and I needed yet more cars but it would be a waste to weigh that in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messerschmitt owner Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 If you're breaking it I'm up for a nsf wing and various other odds and sods.I just gave away a pair of S2 wings! DSdriver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I just gave away a pair of S2 wings! Ah, but were they green? I think I did consider contacting you but timing/logistics weren't giving the right vibes. messerschmitt owner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messerschmitt owner Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 they were blue - it's nearly green! Logistics wouldn't have been an issue - I'd have had them autoshipleyed, starting with getting them closer myself.! They went to a home where they will be used - at least one was needed for the XM that collected them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 they were blue - it's nearly green! ... Would've at least matched the wing mirror messerschmitt owner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costadelglosta Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 If this gets broken there's a few bits I'm after as well. beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Tried to start this today and it kinda ran begrudgingly before dying a few times then refused to start at all. The fuel light came on last time I ran it so it may well be out of fuel, but I can't imagine the warning light means 'you're immediately about to run out pal, FYI'. Needs to go very soon as it's in the way now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendry Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I've got nothing useful to add to this topic, but is that a Dalry Motor Company rear number plate on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 I've got nothing useful to add to this topic, but is that a Dalry Motor Company rear number plate on it? It is indeed. Got a keyring from them too. Hendry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Amazing looking cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Amazing looking cars. Imagine how amazing it would look outside your house. purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Imagine how amazing it would look if I were having to live in it after being thrown out of my house. If I had the money, the skillz and so on......... Station 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Imagine how amazing it would look if I were having to live in it after being thrown out of my house. It's certainly big enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 You are not going to give up are you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendry Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 It is indeed. Got a keyring from them too.Strange request but they were quite local to me and haven't seen one of their plates or keyrings for years, any chance of a pic for nostalgic reasons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Strange request but they were quite local to me and haven't seen one of their plates or keyrings for years, any chance of a pic for nostalgic reasons?you could buy the keyring for a reasonable amount and it'll come with a free citroen xm! eddyramrod, The Moog, They_all_do_that_sir and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Strange request but they were quite local to me and haven't seen one of their plates or keyrings for years, any chance of a pic for nostalgic reasons? I'm guessing they were a smaller independent affair, hardly the highest quality keying I've seen. Edit: Fuck Photobucket. I did rotate the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I remember Mossgiel Garage in Ayr, there used to be a mint unmolested BX 16V owned by someone who worked there which I lusted after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendry Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I'm guessing they were a smaller independent affair, hardly the highest quality keying I've seen. Edit: Fuck Photobucket. I did rotate the photos.From memory they were in business from 1959, were Renault dealers from at least the 70s in Dalry and Kilmarnock, the Dalry branch became Citroen, then it was closed down, Renault was lost/dropped in Kilmarnock and became Citroen. They were dealers of Citroen until late 2002, when Citroen wanted them to move to a new build showroom in the recently developed retail park, they refused and remained independent until 2004 when they closed. Dalry branch buildings are still there as they were but it's a Factory Shop now. Kilmarnock branch was sold off and a Lidl store built on the site. They sold quite a lot of older cars for a franchised dealer, some interesting stuff like a Saxo VTS rally car, a Beelingo Multispace converted at the back into a pick up, and called a Multiwagon. Owner drove a Morgan Plus 8 from memory. The Citroen franchise was taken over by the dealer in Ayr who built a new Kilmarnock showroom. I remember Mossgiel Garage in Ayr, there used to be a mint unmolested BX 16V owned by someone who worked there which I lusted after.Mossgiel Garage became Alistair Fleming, they branched out into Kilmarnock as per what I mentioned above. Then took over the Citroen dealer in Dundee and added a Seat franchise. They sold out to TOM (large vehicle rental company based in Airdrie who also acquired Glen Henderson Caledonian Trucks Mercedes in Ayr) a couple of years ago, and the premises which was originally Mossgiel Garage was closed down by them just a few months ago and now lies empty with to let signs on it. http://www.showcase.co.uk/property/5-Elmbank-Street/Scotland/Ayr/10076199 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshirelad Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 I remenber Dalry Motors very well. Had two sites in Killie. One on High Glencairn street the main one round the corner on East Shaw street. Ayrshire registered car as well which is unusal. Glasgow Dvla were remerkably relutant to issue Ayrshire marks for some reason. To Ayrshire garages anyway. Arnold Clark garages in and around Glasgow always seemed to get them. I cant in any way buy your car. I have a Montego with rusty rear arches sulking in my lock up and a Ital that is going to be reroofed very shortly. Sorry go luck with her though. I quite liked them in their day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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