My old W126 Benz V8 has been good to me but I'm starting to get that itch to replace it with something different, a new adventure. It's my 3rd Mercedes in a row and in past years I've also been right through the Holden/Falcon/Valiant/Leyland thing, plus heaps of others
I wouldn't necessarily say no to something completely different, just as long as its around the same value. I like larger cars and my priorities would include something that is comfortable, funky enough and achievably reliable
At this stage of life I don't need the hassle of a troublesome uncooperative shitbox. But I've always wanted to own a Citroen before heading off to that proverbial Basement Carpark. Sadly a decent Goddess is too pricey as is the C5. I'm less inclined to risk a CX which is likely a 'brave & courageous' choice and also very hard to find in tidy condition
So that leaves the XM and I've been keeping my eye out for one, but only a manual which are exceedingly rare here. I don't trust the autos but have heard good things about the Citroen 4cyl engine and their manual boxes. This example below is not expensive as far as local XM prices go and is the right spec for me, although an earlier model which apparently aren't as good as the later versions. But I confess to being tempted ...
CITROEN XM 2.0 si 1990 details - CarPoint Australia
It has only recently come up for sale and is located a fair distance from me. I understand XM ownership can prove a mixed bag, potentially durable but often with lots of niggling faults that are mostly solvable. With this in mind should I pursue this further, or am I mad to consider one? Maybe I 'deserve' one!
So does anyone have any tips or opinions or experience to share concerning the XM?