I really enjoyed my Xantia, a 1.8i 8v LX model, which is the car I've owned the longest so far (over 4 years). Even though it wasn't a sporty model and didn't have Activa suspension it was great fun to chuck round the twisty stuff and yes, the brakes are absolutely brilliant. I know people always ...

I agree that an easily searchable technical resource is a good idea. Whoever ends up implementing this might want to look at this one:

http://www.club80-90.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

It provides a very helpful resource for owners of VW Transporters (T3, T25, Type 25 - call them what you ...

How quickly do they want to be rid of it? I'd need to make some enquiries about a lock-up first.

Now that I live on the dark side I become aware of offers like this:

http://volvo480.dragons.org.uk/forum/vi ... hp?t=10697

A decent-sounding engine that comes with a free pointy en-suite carrier. It is in Scotland but I don't think you'd have to pay that much for it.

Yes, there is a real difference in how cars sell depending on where you are. Birmingham and the West Midlands is a great buyers' market because there is such a large number of cars you can get to within half an hour or so. Keeps prices down as expensive cars simply don't sell.

I've found that in ...

Insurance only pay if you've got comprehensive cover... I think for most people (certainly the young 'uns) the cost of the extra for fully comp plus the excess you pay means it makes little difference in the end (on the chance that your screen might break).

Of the major chains, RAC Auto ...

My investigative work leads me to believe you're somewhere near Holbeach in Lincolnshire; would that be correct?

Cheers, Ed

Alright then... deal!

I'll send you a PM with my address and you can send me a cheque.

I've already put them on the 'bay... 6 days to go and if you put in a bid at the starting price of £10 that might even be what you'd pay! I could end the auction early if you definitely want them... for... ooh... make me an offer!

Cheers, Ed

SteveP wrote: From what I gathered, this was a very damn nice example

and it seems not to have been treated too well recently

I saw this when I was in Smith's at the weekend - great stuff seeing it featured and good to see a magazine that will feature a 340 without taking the p*ss.

Cheers, Ed

Just making sure

£300-£400 would be my guess if it's pretty much spotless. Any faults, especially bodywork or transmission, and the price starts tumbling. If you found the right person who was really keen you might make more, but those people are few and far between.

Ed

Has this car been sold?