peugeot v citroen

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I do quite like the look of the BX although I've not seen one on the road for a while thinking about it...
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addo wrote:There is a huge difference in build quality. One is built ugly.
But which one? :)
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The C5.

At least the 407 has a little flair in its styling; the pre-X7 C5 is a camel. 607 isn't that pretty either, but still nicer than a first nose C5.
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Lighty wrote:Argument for the sake of it really, 406 was probably the last really solid car Pug made, 407 &C5 are the same car besides suspension. I would say there is zero difference in build quality, and would say I was qualified to comment :D

406 solid, lol.305 was better, 405 worse than 406, 306 like a skateboard, and just as comfortanle.:P


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Despite some reservations from some quarters on a 405, I think its about a million times better than a chavalier which would be a similar age.

Only thing I don't like about the 405, you cannot fold the rear seats to extend the boot area :( with the exception of the ski-flap, something they "fixed" in the 406.

Andy wonders how many were actually used for skii's though. I would of thought they would be better accommodated on some roof bars / rack no ? :)

405 Slightly easier to mend than 406, engine bay space wise at least. More prone to electrical gremlins though (early models) due to the strange idea of fitting connectors with male pins at both ends on some models. Great when new, not so good when some corrosion takes hold.
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Re: peugeot v citroen

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I reckoned the 405 to be the best used car available all things considered until the advent of the 406 which has now overtaken it, especially in seat comfort. There are still quite a few 405 estates about down this way.

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davoxx wrote:
addo wrote:There is a huge difference in build quality. One is built ugly.
But which one? :)
Addo beat me to it saying the C5

The sides and back are fine, it's the front, it's bloody horrible

The new one's fine
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