YES or NO to a Citroen C5 ????

TunnelOut · Post by **TunnelOut** » 16 Feb 2004, 23:53

Just thinking of moving on to a C5 Hdi 110. It has much needed room for our family of five and due to massive depreciation, appears to be a more affordable bet than either a 406 or a Passat.
I would sincerely welcome any constructive advice/reasons.
Many thanks,
TunnelOut

Doc · Post by **Doc** » 17 Feb 2004, 00:18

If I had the money I would go for the C5 Estate as it is absolutely huge and offers just as much interior space as most 'people movers'. According to Citroen the C5 has a 5 year 100,000 mile service interval before the hydro-pneumatic suspension needs servicing and engine/transmissions are all proven PSA units. You should be able to find some good deals out there thanks to heavy discounting by the dealer network. I guess all Citroens with hydro suspension still frighten the uninitiated whether they are trade or buying public, as it is a complex car, but the C5 is a big improvement over its predecessor the XM (although in my opinion the XM beats it on looks). Just make sure you get one with a full service history. Try www.honestjohn.co.uk as this site lists all known faults (and what to look out for) for every car sold in the u.k even older cars.

James.UK · Post by **James.UK** » 17 Feb 2004, 03:54

.
TunnelOut. Your ZX sounds nice, if you decide to part with it plzzz advertise the fact on this forum, Thanks...

.

blueboy2001 · Post by **blueboy2001** » 17 Feb 2004, 04:16

I had one for 8 months, never gave me a minutes bother in 14,000 miles. I'd still have it were it not written off in an accident. It was a 2.2HDi and I had it tuned to 180BHP - went like a scaled cat when you booted it!
I may yet buy another one, I've got a 52 plate 2.2HDi Exclusive to see at the weekend, friend of mine is a salesperson and has taken it in p/x for another one, only slight issue is its got 53k on the clock but it should be dirt cheap.

monkeyman · Post by **monkeyman** » 17 Feb 2004, 12:08

If you get a later made C5, great! I would steer clear of an early 'Reg' C5 though.They had a lot of teething problems.They had a lot of 'Recalls', some were for Rattles, Water ingress, Sound proofing, Suspension sealing, Downloads.etc!! The later made C5's were sorted out so would be a better buy.

JohnCKL · Post by **JohnCKL** » 17 Feb 2004, 18:28

Check out this site before you buy.
http://www.c5-faults.com/comments.htm
I hope they have rectified all those problems.

reffro · Post by **reffro** » 17 Feb 2004, 21:00

Depending on what you are spending, go look at the Skoda Superb. Excellent car, even better value. My friend has just bought a used example 2003 52-reg 13k miles 1.9 Tdi 130PD Comfort for £13k, from a skoda dealer, and it has everything you would need plus the PD engine.

akojic · Post by **akojic** » 18 Feb 2004, 04:17

PD engine isn't advantage in my opinion! Common rail technology bits that german VW version of diesel engine.

blueboy2001 · Post by **blueboy2001** » 18 Feb 2004, 04:28

I actually had a Superb for a week as a fleet tester where I used to work 12 months ago. Nice car, but its a big barge and the 130BHP has to work hard if you want to get anywhere quick, especially being only a 1900cc unit. Didn't handle especially well, and didn't like to be thrown around - definitely a cruiser.

bencowell · Post by **bencowell** » 19 Feb 2004, 23:44

I thought about a Superb, but found the footwell to be cramped compared to the C5, infact, a Saxo felt similar to the Superb comparing the space for my size 14's and the clutch pedal.
I never got as far as driving the Skoda, but have read about the PD engines having a narrow useful band of torque, whereas the HDI 110 can be driven from tickover all the way to the red line with ease.
If I was to get another car tomorrow, it would be a C5.