maxxo Posted December 1, 2023 Author Share Posted December 1, 2023 Made it back no issues at all few minor issues that are surprisingly easy to sort thermostat seems lazy and sticks open hazards only work on the right hand side needs some dash bulbs if that's all it is then I'm dead happy, it drives beautifully! JMotor, Coprolalia, Popsicle and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_dyane Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Beautiful, these are very fine motor cars mk2_craig and chaseracer 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Daily status reports please. Well done @maxxo getting through the sub-zero conditions. If I didn't know better I'd say your old c5 was too reliable so you've swapped for something with more jeopardy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJK 24 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomtation Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Absolutely love this, best year (MK1.5 I think), good colour, looks really tidy too! If its a manual with velour I'd have your arm off for it 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 Status update its great, drives great, runs great and is stunning changed a brake light bulb as it had a warning up on the dash which I was told was false, i don't think the previous owner realised they actually have 4 brake light bulbs I'll get the thermostat replaced in the coming weeks, I suspect it needs a new hazard light switch as well and some dash bulbs but it's really fantastic i must say the ride is a bit firm, but it's been sat since July so it'll sort itself out soon have some more photos wesacosa, LightBulbFun, mercedade and 40 others 42 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 That's bloody lovely. Well bought. Jonathan Meades had one of these and described them as 'the last Gothic car'. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500tops Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 That's a gr9 colour ETCHY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 49 minutes ago, maxxo said: must say the ride is a bit firm, but it's been sat since July so it'll sort itself Ride is quite “ firm”, but what I’d call “ pliant”….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Mentioned it on FB already, what a great unusual color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Wow, what a colour. That's lovely. Bagsy if you decide to ever sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 6 hours ago, Quintus said: That's bloody lovely. Well bought. Jonathan Meades had one of these and described them as 'the last Gothic car'. Quintus, grogee and Rust Collector 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted December 3, 2023 Author Share Posted December 3, 2023 just dropped my partner off at work, a very snowy XM! it has no ABS, as I discovered during a loss of traction event on route, shit myself sliding towards a kerb thankfully stopped in time AnnoyingPentium, LightBulbFun, DVee8 and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 ABS is bad in snow anyway. What are the tyres? If they aren't cross climates you're killing everyone Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted December 3, 2023 Author Share Posted December 3, 2023 1 hour ago, loserone said: ABS is bad in snow anyway. What are the tyres? If they aren't cross climates you're killing everyone They're Pirelli cinturato's so absolutely useless but they've got 6mm on them and I've paid 3k for the car so they'll have to stay for now GeordieInExile and tooSavvy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Find another set of wheels and get some part worn winters fitted? Probably would have been cheaper before rhe snow hit but you never know 😂🌨️ I remember getting part worn winters fitted to the front of my xm one October and it was the warmest winter we've had, they wore really quickly and I didn't get to have any fun at all 😭 S1 looks so much nicer than an s2 as well, does it feel nicer to drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 I'm extremely jealous. Want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted December 3, 2023 Author Share Posted December 3, 2023 Another little drive out today i cannot express how nice this thing drives! Up to 80mph with ease in complete comfort the ride is improving too i really am extremely pleased CGSB, 500tops, RayMK and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 10 hours ago, maxxo said: just dropped my partner off at work, a very snowy XM! it has no ABS, as I discovered during a loss of traction event on route, shit myself sliding towards a kerb thankfully stopped in time I still have a set of steelies that would fit...😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 45 minutes ago, maxxo said: Another little drive out today i cannot express how nice this thing drives! Up to 80mph with ease in complete comfort the ride is improving too i really am extremely pleased Id say some use and a dose of Citrobatics should help the ride. Failing that may need a fluid flush and filter clean Tomtation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomtation Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 3 hours ago, wesacosa said: Id say some use and a dose of Citrobatics should help the ride. Failing that may need a fluid flush and filter clean Exactly what I was going to say, my BX that had been stood for 15 years had an LHM filter full of black wob. A quick clean out with carb cleaner, dry and reservoir refill made a HUGE improvement on the whole system, rose quicker and had a much more healthy accumulator click time - not sure if this applies to XM's though with their hydractive system. Of course my spheres were also fucked, but they are super easy to change too. I've only ever driven an XM once, a late 2.1 td auto, and the ride was superb - way better than any of my BX's, softer and yet more controlled. So if it's firm still perhaps get the spheres tested if there is anywhere close enough to you to do so, I only know of Pleiades, Westroen and perhaps Chevronics. Keep the pics coming! Bloody love it. mercedade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 Well over a week in now no real issues, it's proving a cracking car economy seems excellent too! going to buy a few little bits for it to really get it 100% but I've really got no complaints! im absolutely loving it Rust Collector, Schaefft, stuboy and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon.k Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 It's great to read about living the dream. Keep the photos coming! Tenmil Socket, chodweaver and DSdriver 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Just had roof and bonnet done on mine….. beko1987, mercedade, Shite Ron and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 27 minutes ago, Rocket88 said: Just had roof and bonnet done on mine….. Spraying that bonnet makes such a big difference! Probably added a grand to the value of the car, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chodweaver Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 @Rocket88 That's a bloody good paint match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Christ that's a cool looking car @Rocket88. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 You wouldn’t believe that actually it’s a vinyl wrap. £420 to do bonnet and roof. You honestly can’t tell that it’s not been painted EyesWeldedShut, mercedade, chodweaver and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Can we get a few more photos from various angles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 25 minutes ago, Schaefft said: Can we get a few more photos from various angles? Will do some tomorrow 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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