On Wed, 06 Aug 2003 22:46:30 +0100, Ian Dalziel
wrote:

Four figures for one that's going to last without major surgery, sure
- 500 gets one that runs, but with tinworm - three in this month's
Citroen Car Club mag.

I ought to join that (when I have some money) My XM has just died
(fatally, this time) and I'm on the lookout for an estate. A V6 XM
would be nice, or a CX. I wouldn't have another 4 pot XM though.

Would a Vauxhall be any more solid?

No, but my Alfa 164 V6 only cost £600 for one in pretty good nick
(barring the usual Alfaness of crap upholstery and tacky switchgear).
I believe I paid too much too !