Hello from South West France!

A forum for new members to introduce themselves to the rabble already onboard. Not compulsory!
Tell us a little about yourself, lie if you have to but keep it to just an introduction, not a car discussion.

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Sebastian Tombs
(Donor 2021)
Posts: 17
Joined: 04 Jul 2021, 14:47
Location: Charente, France
My Cars: 2012 Citroën C5 Tourer Exclusive 2.0 HDI 160 Auto
2011 Citroën DS3 So Chic 1.6 VTi 120 Auto
2019 Citroën C4 Cactus 1.2 'Feel' Turbo Auto
1991 Mini 1.0 Special
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Hello from South West France!

Post by Sebastian Tombs »

Hi. I've just joined as I'm buying a 2012 C5 Tourer Exclusive.

I've always loved Citroëns and as a kid I badgered my dad into test driving a BX 19 GTi which he loved so much he ordered one. Then came a Xantia VSX and a ZX Volcane 1.9. I've never owned one myself somehow, until now.

I needed a big estate again and here in France C5s are plentiful, probably more reliable than Mercedes Benzes (I had a W124 300TE-24 which was a total money pit) and you're not actually allowed to trade as a mechanic unless you've successfully trained in Citroën's Hydropneumatic suspension systems, so they make a lot of sense. Plus they look rather nice, and I love the mad steering wheel.
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Dormouse
(Donor 2022)
Posts: 2010
Joined: 15 Apr 2021, 14:32
Location: Kingdom of Fife
My Cars: Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4, Fiat Ducato, Morris Mini.
plus notable cars I have owned :- Studebaker 1921, Daimler Consorts, Mercedes 220 Pontoon, Simca 1301, Austin Metropolitan, lots and lots of Minis, both steel and fibreglass bodied, Fiat 500F, Citroen GSA's, Skoda Estelle 120 Rally replica, DKW 1000S, Triumph Herald Estate, Warwick GT (very briefly)
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Welcome. Hop in and enjoy the wide range of topics. If you need help or advice, there are lots of people on here able to advise. Enjoy!
Steve Walsh
Donor 2023
Posts: 449
Joined: 25 Oct 2019, 07:20
Location: SW France
My Cars: C5 Aircross 2021 VR7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
Kawasaki ZR1100 1994
C4 Hatchback
Yamaha XVS650A 2001
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Post by Steve Walsh »

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Over the Border in the Dordogne
Thanx to Marc and all the admins & knowledgeable people that make this the best forum on the interweb. =D> =D> =D>
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