Overpriced, or bargain French cool?

[B.J.W]

I've just seen this Citroen XM in the classifieds. 33k one owner car. Looks to be in fantastic nick. Have to admit to having a soft spot for big gallic barges, but is £2995 asking to much? Either way, I can't see there being many equivalent XM's anywhere like this, so thought I would do my civic duty and make any fellow PH'ers aware.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

[M4cruiser]

Hmmm, a 20 year old Citroen, not many of those around.

If I wanted one I'd be tempted, but I'd keep another 3K for a few repairs. Rust needs checking too.

[fat freddie]

Feck me, I'd want a transporter load of the things for that price!

Nice enough cars, though not a patch on the CX or DS that preceded them but no way is even a nice one worth three large.

[itcaptainslow]

Nice car, but avoid the dealer selling it like the plague-my mate is currently proceeding with a court case against them...

[exgtt]

Front seats look awesome!

[Nigel Worc's]

I can see the appeal of it being a bit "exclusive" these days, and at first glance it seems to be presented well, but boy would you get a lot of newer BMW for 3 grand !

[talksthetalk]

is it just the photo or is that osr door a different shade?

[sone]

Ben, are you on the gear again.

Your selling your Aston and buying that!. Is it your association with Jimmy Saville that's ruined you.

[Crafty_]

surely a decimal point missing from that price..

[0a]

I just posted this in the best of the bargain basement thread:

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£495 with leather

ad said:

DROVE 90 MILES HOME AND DRIVES AS THEY SHOULD,QUIET AND FAST.SAT AT THE WORKSHAOP FOR A WHILE,ONLY FAULT I CAN FIND IS THE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER FAULT.[NOW GOT A S/H ASSEMBLY TO FIX PROBLEM].
CAR HAS FACTORY BLACK LEATHER TRIM.SEATS AND ALLOY WHEELS. DESERVES TO GO BACK ON THE ROAD.MILEAGE AROUND 90K.

[Noesph]

I like old french cars, but I don't think I would pay £3000 for that. Half that, say £1500, possibly.

[soad]

Overpriced, can't see it selling.

[Kitchski]

Mate of mine sold his tidy example identical to that for £1100.

XM values are rapidly rising, but that model is one of the least desirable. The year is the best one to go for, but in terms of value the diesels and top of the range V6s are the ones commanding higher prices.

Truth be told £3k would net you a mk1 V6 24v....a very rare beast and the best XM they ever made.

[S10GTA]

Wot he said

I wouldn't get that engine/box combo again.

[31mph]

I like that,

But I'd imagine if I had 3k to spend on a saloon I'd look at that, but then snap and end up going for something newer and german...

[C. Grimsley]

exgtt said:

Front seats look awesome!

I agree, rest of the car is not to shabby either.

Carl