1990 Citroen XM Sei review from UK and Ireland

Rear passenger electric window was not working when I got the car- £60 from a breaker got me a 2nd hand unit.

Most of the major money has been spent already - the first two owners were scrupulous. The car has had new suspension spheres, clutch, master cylinder, discs, pads, alternator, and a full Citroen service history.

The car is in excellent condition, with only minor wear visible on some of the chrome exterior trim.

The fault indicator computer lies frequently, a known XM fault.

Late 1980's spaceship for comfort conscious style outlaws with no time for boring cars. It's pretty gutsy for a 2.0i in such a big car, although the urban mpg is not as good as some, the sheer effortlessness with which this car cruises at high speed is a revelation. The ride is magic carpet, and for such a big boat the way it turns into a corner and resists roll is amazing.

I really wanted an XM and it was such a bargain at £900. Sei trim gets all the goodies such as electric everything, leather and air con. Choose carefully as there are a lot of ropey sheds for what seem like bargain money, and avoid the low specced ones. Why on earth would you buy some iffy old Granada??