C5
Moderator: RichardW
In terms of insurance its only £210 more than what i currently pay for my zx temptation however there both on Third Party Only....so for a 2.0 HDI Exclusive 51 plate it will be £1000 fully comp which i thinks not bad to say i currently pay £550 for the temp Third Party.
Well drove this LX 51' plate....sadly its just not enough features really but ride quality still was great even with 85000 on the clock
Well drove this LX 51' plate....sadly its just not enough features really but ride quality still was great even with 85000 on the clock
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It's not the usual car for young people, because young people can't generally afford to insure or fuel a large car. Drive whatever you feel comfortable with, you'll be far more comfortable in the C5 than a Saxo.
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I bought my C5 when I was 23, was I the youngest owner ever?
I bought a Xsara at 21, again, quite young for such a car!
It's not the usual car for young people, because young people can't generally afford to insure or fuel a large car. Drive whatever you feel comfortable with, you'll be far more comfortable in the C5 than a Saxo.
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I bought my C5 when I was 23, was I the youngest owner ever?
I bought a Xsara at 21, again, quite young for such a car!
Ben, i was barely 24, when we got the C5 last year.
Before that, at 19 (4 months to 20) we bought a Passat.
When i say we, i mean Mrs Mom (she pays them, i wear them), but i consider all the cars mine, since i'm the one who dresses the drivers pants [:P].
£1000?! Gee, it seems we got things the other way around in Portugal, expensive cars (even 2nd, 3rd and 4th hand) and relatively affordable insurances. We pay some €1000 for the C5 fully covered, around £660. Third party goes for £450 i guess.
Good hunting for a nice C5!
Before that, at 19 (4 months to 20) we bought a Passat.
When i say we, i mean Mrs Mom (she pays them, i wear them), but i consider all the cars mine, since i'm the one who dresses the drivers pants [:P].
£1000?! Gee, it seems we got things the other way around in Portugal, expensive cars (even 2nd, 3rd and 4th hand) and relatively affordable insurances. We pay some €1000 for the C5 fully covered, around £660. Third party goes for £450 i guess.
Good hunting for a nice C5!
Peter,
The original C5 is smaller than the XM, if you want something BIG, wait for the C6.
The facelift C5 is longer than the XM (I think), but that is due to bigger bumpers in order to get a 5 star safety rating.
However, the interior is the same in the old and new (OK, a new radio and heater controls).
The seats are fairly hard by some older French car standards, but they are supremely comfortable and I can drive the car all day quite happily. I think the harder seats are needed to keep you at the correct angle if you crash, and prevent you slipping under the seatbelt.
Try a C5 for a drive, make it a long test.
The original C5 is smaller than the XM, if you want something BIG, wait for the C6.
The facelift C5 is longer than the XM (I think), but that is due to bigger bumpers in order to get a 5 star safety rating.
However, the interior is the same in the old and new (OK, a new radio and heater controls).
The seats are fairly hard by some older French car standards, but they are supremely comfortable and I can drive the car all day quite happily. I think the harder seats are needed to keep you at the correct angle if you crash, and prevent you slipping under the seatbelt.
Try a C5 for a drive, make it a long test.
I like the shape, comfort, performance & economy. Hatchback boot exactly the same size as a Roller's.
Main bugbear is horrendous depreciation from an already discounted price. At the prices you quote they are a steal. More galling is seeing my old BX going well after 3 years which I let go for £150 while I'm sitting on/in a £7k loss!
Phantom Immobiliser Fault got me stranded & mad few times but now seems OK (famous last words!)
Main bugbear is horrendous depreciation from an already discounted price. At the prices you quote they are a steal. More galling is seeing my old BX going well after 3 years which I let go for £150 while I'm sitting on/in a £7k loss!
Phantom Immobiliser Fault got me stranded & mad few times but now seems OK (famous last words!)
The oil is easy enough to change, pollen, oil and diesel filters are ok too.
The engine is covered mainly by other Haynes books.
That leaves the suspension. Fortunatly most suspension problems are sorted out under warranty, but one user of this board has left comprehensive instructions how to change the spheres.
Most of the interior will probably fall off in time, thus saving energy removing door cards to access the door locks when they break. (Yes, I've had both rear door locks replaced on my C5).
Modern cars don't need much tinkering with.
The brakes and anti roll bar drop links should be easy enough for someone who has worked on a french car before.
So, electronice?? Hmmm, main dealer or specialist I think.
The engine is covered mainly by other Haynes books.
That leaves the suspension. Fortunatly most suspension problems are sorted out under warranty, but one user of this board has left comprehensive instructions how to change the spheres.
Most of the interior will probably fall off in time, thus saving energy removing door cards to access the door locks when they break. (Yes, I've had both rear door locks replaced on my C5).
Modern cars don't need much tinkering with.
The brakes and anti roll bar drop links should be easy enough for someone who has worked on a french car before.
So, electronice?? Hmmm, main dealer or specialist I think.