R9UKE's French Car Blog...

Citroenmad · Unread post by **Citroenmad** » 20 Jun 2011, 21:29

I can't see my C5 being replaced with a C6, nice as they are.

The later C5 seats do seem a little firmer than the earlier ones, though I dont find them any less comfortable but we all differ. For comfort I didnt find the leathers in an Exclusive SE any different to the cloth in the SXs for comfort.

robert_e_smart · Unread post by **robert_e_smart** » 20 Jun 2011, 21:34

I found a huge difference between the series 1 and series 2 seats. The series 2 seats are too hard in my opinion.

R9UKE · Unread post by **R9UKE** » 20 Jun 2011, 21:44

robert_e_smart wrote:I found a huge difference between the series 1 and series 2 seats. The series 2 seats are too hard in my opinion.

I couldn't believe the difference. Sitting in that VTR spec Phase 2 I actually thought I was in a car from the VW Group.

Roberts face while driving the C5 was priceless. He even took it out a second go after we did some CX-ing.

I have no intention of buying an Activa guys, they're just not my cup of tea at all. I did, however, try to work out a deal involving me leaving with a CX GTi Auto instead of the C5. Beautiful car, I'd much rather own a CX than an XM

R9UKE · Unread post by **R9UKE** » 20 Jun 2011, 21:45

Just spotted your signature, Robert! SCRAPtiva! Love it

robert_e_smart · Unread post by **robert_e_smart** » 20 Jun 2011, 21:46

Citroenmad · Unread post by **Citroenmad** » 20 Jun 2011, 21:50

R9UKE wrote:
robert_e_smart wrote:I found a huge difference between the series 1 and series 2 seats. The series 2 seats are too hard in my opinion.
I couldn't believe the difference. Sitting in that VTR spec Phase 2 I actually thought I was in a car from the VW Group.

Well, given that my cars previous to C5s were German that does make sense why I quite like the C5s harder seats

Oddly, I seem to be able to spend the same amount of time in Xm and C5 seats before getting fidgety. However in my recent trip with the Activa I didn't get uncomfortable at all.

robert_e_smart · Unread post by **robert_e_smart** » 20 Jun 2011, 21:56

XM seats lack a bit of lower back support though. Activa seats are very good though.

red_dwarfers · Unread post by **red_dwarfers** » 20 Jun 2011, 22:18

Completely agree on that last point Robert, at least the Xantia has some kind of lumber support. Okay its not height adjustable and its slightly off my...lumber but it provides a bit of support.

The XM does make up for this in the leg support area though

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 20 Jun 2011, 22:32

R9UKE wrote:Just spotted your signature, Robert! SCRAPtiva! Love it

Stern words will have to be spoken Robert

robert_e_smart · Unread post by **robert_e_smart** » 20 Jun 2011, 22:38

Mine is scrap, but its an example of what not to buy!

Citroening · Unread post by **Citroening** » 21 Jun 2011, 21:30

R9UKE wrote:Beautiful car, I'd much rather own a CX than an XM

Now we're talking!

$\:D/$ $\:D/$

So Luke, are you coming to the National then??

robert_e_smart · Unread post by **robert_e_smart** » 21 Jun 2011, 21:35

Luke:

I want to trade my Megane in for a CX GTi Auto...

R9UKE · Unread post by **R9UKE** » 21 Jun 2011, 21:36

Citroening wrote:So Luke, are you coming to the National then??

It's looking that way

Nothing set in stone but it seems very likely. But I won't be in a Citroen, I'll be in the Mégane

I'd really love to see all these excellent Citroens you guys are always banging on about and put some faces to names!

R9UKE · Unread post by **R9UKE** » 21 Jun 2011, 21:37

robert_e_smart wrote:
Luke:

I want to trade my Megane in for a CX GTi Auto...

You should here the abuse I've had after posting the pic on Facebook!

robert_e_smart · Unread post by **robert_e_smart** » 21 Jun 2011, 21:40

You should here the abuse I've had after posting the pic on Facebook!

They're just jealous!