ProgRocker Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Wow, a BX. I'm jealous! Nicely bought @TheDoctor !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Mother fuckers! Esure won't insure it - too old. Fuck BL Bloke, ProgRocker and scdan4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Classic insurers will touch it, if you're into that sort of thing. Interesting about Esure having an upper age limit, as I had a J reg 19 and not that much newer 605 insured with them in 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 It's 28 years apparently Footman James have given me a decent quote, so I'm keeping both cars! Tickman, scdan4, spartacus and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Just been out for a drive (travelling to exercise) , after putting some fuel in (5 litres of veg oil). Runs like a dream, gearbox is nice and precise, driving position is good, all is well. You wouldn't even know it is a diesel from inside. It's nice to have this, and know I've got the Rover to fall back on if I have any issues. First problem to address is the driver's side electric window not working. May have a look later this week. Its not like I'm busy ? dome, LightBulbFun, Pat Earrings and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Just been outside to clean the dashboard, as my earlier anti covid wiping had dulled the plastics. mrbenn, BlankFrank, Wingz123 and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macscrooge Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 That BX looks a proper belter. As I recall the diesel autos were always something of a rarity. The first one I remember seeing was a taxi in Cambridge c1986. BorniteIdentity and DoctorRetro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Is this ex-Faberge Greggs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, somewhatfoolish said: Is this ex-Faberge Greggs? That's the one, yes. Roffled and won by me, delivered today by Mr FG himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Looks an absolute beauty, those seats look mega comfortable ? DoctorRetro and 500tops 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camryv6 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Please don't cut the springs on this one ? spartacus, BL Bloke, jumpingjehovahs and 20 others 3 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Seats are so comfy in these!!! Well done Doc DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Macscrooge said: As I recall the diesel autos were always something of a rarity Generally because most people who test-drove one decided that the "somewhat leisurely" performance was a bit too slow and bought something else. The earlier square-port 65hp XUD9 versions were hilariously slow. The performance data went something like: 0-60 mph : Yes. Stinkwheel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 That's ace. I'll swap you a go in that for a go in my Panda when we can, I've got a real hankering for a BX. DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 14 hours ago, camryv6 said: Please don't cut the springs on this one ? Dons reverse baseball cap, grabs grinder and hacksaw, goes in for the chop, "f*?£ me, where are the friggin' springs?!" camryv6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 It's starting to look like a classic, for sure, all that retro space-age design and brutish individualism. Though, the dash looks almost normal! I had it the other way round a long time ago: a very normally styled Seat Malaga (though now extinct in the UK) but it had a proper crazy dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 15 hours ago, TheDoctor said: Just been outside to clean the dashboard, as my earlier anti covid wiping had dulled the plastics. That looks absolutely lovely btw, it's scrubbed up well. Please don't do anything daft to it ? camryv6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 24 minutes ago, SRi05 said: That looks absolutely lovely btw, it's scrubbed up well. Please don't do anything daft to it ? That's the reason I'm keeping the Rover, to channel my silliness ? Then I still have a nice unmolested classic to drive about in. camryv6, Shite Ron, Cord Fourteener and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Out shopping today. Tickman, Vantman, camryv6 and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Could do with some matte black stripes 95 quid Peugeot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Wingz123 said: Could do with some matte black stripes I think the suspension needs to be set on the highest setting, and knobbly A/T tyres fitted. 95 quid Peugeot and Wingz123 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 I was looking at some TSW Venoms earlier ? ? spartacus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 1 minute ago, TheDoctor said: I was looking at some TSW Venoms earlier ? ? *Barryboys intensifies* vulgalour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 6 minutes ago, TheDoctor said: I was looking at some TSW Venoms earlier ? ? Offroad is the new look. 4x4 badge on the rear... weird... Scrap that, the frontal treatment of this one wins. Joking aside, do keep it standard though. DoctorRetro, gm and angle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyk Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 1 hour ago, TheDoctor said: I was looking at some TSW Venoms earlier ? ? DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 In all seriousness though, the only things I can see to do are to paint the wheels silver*, and replace the modern Citroen badge on the back with a silver and black one. *Or swap to steels with trims. Ps. This looks good mind... outlaw118, dome, rainagain and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 BX 16v wheels are great and while I am generally a fan of original I changed my BX from doctor spec to 16v! I guess that could be a reason for a change, if 6C likes them they must be fuddy duddy! My dad bought this car new and it had wheel trims, but they look awful and fall off. spartacus, paulplom, LightBulbFun and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camryv6 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Dick Van Diesel said: I think the suspension needs to be set on the highest setting, and knobbly A/T tyres fitted. No lowest setting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 What about a new spoiler and rear diffuser. Easily reversible when the time comes to sell.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk DoctorRetro, bunglebus, mitsisigma01 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 4 hours ago, paulplom said: What about a new spoiler and rear diffuser. Easily reversible when the time comes to sell. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Call that custom! Don't you recognise a 1990 BX 16TRS when you see one! Amishtat, Skizzer and mat_the_cat 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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