Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Is XR spec, so no part leather of the Allure.
We both really like this lighter interior (though the current black mats clash somewhat!) Pluses
110bhp, 6 speed, nice colour exterior (and interior) glass roof.
Half the price of the Bolton grey one (£1490 Vs £2995)
Negatives:
No towbar, 5 seats (but think points in the boot permit additional ones??)
Unconvincing "been told the belt has been done"
Is a Euro 4, Road tax £180 (Vs £150 of the later 112bhp, Euro 5 spec engine)
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
If you're thinking of adding in the extra row of seats yourself, be wary that some insurers may consider this a modified vehicle and require you to - in no particular order - stand on the naughty step, get the vehicle professionally inspected, empty your wallet in their general direction 

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Good point!bobins wrote: 27 Dec 2023, 12:44 If you're thinking of adding in the extra row of seats yourself, be wary that some insurers may consider this a modified vehicle and require you to - in no particular order - stand on the naughty step, get the vehicle professionally inspected, empty your wallet in their general direction![]()
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
You may have heard a loud disgruntled sigh a minute or two ago.
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
GrrrrrMattBLancs wrote: 27 Dec 2023, 14:14 You may have heard a loud disgruntled sigh a minute or two ago.
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Good point you make about modified vehicles and insurance Robin, I almost go caught like that when I jokingly said to an insurance company the leather seats had been changed from black to cream ones... I only said it in jest when they asked if the vehicle had been modified... Silly sausages then wanted to bump up my already rather spicy quote. I went elsewhere and kept my mouth shut about the seats..
Insurance firms generally have no sense of humour... Except LV. You can enjoy a bit of banter with their call handlers...
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
MattBLancs wrote: 27 Dec 2023, 14:14 You may have heard a loud disgruntled sigh a minute or two ago.
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Send it back 'Not as described'.

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
I sense a few days of baited breath around the forum 

I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
If in doubt the price goes up= that's the deal with insurance in all situations, no? 

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
YesMattBLancs wrote: 27 Dec 2023, 15:04 If in doubt the price goes up= that's the deal with insurance in all situations, no?![]()

And a lot of bitten fingernails, clumps of hair all over the place and edges of seats badly worn... Hope springs eternal Matt

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Oh let's not be chewing our nails etc over £33 worth of rusty old bits of 607!
EBay money back guarantee etc will come to my aid if needs be. At least all the conversations images etc are logging in the system for future arguments

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Look Matt, your after a car/estate that has good mpg. C8 wins, hands up, drops the Mic, goodnight god bless...I win!! With what you do haulage wise why not have a 7 seater that you can turn into a van by removing the quick release seats? Economical and surprisingly so it shocks me at times. No need to worry about gunked up diesel filter as I run mine to 20miles left in the tank. Plus C8/807 are relatively cheap if you can find one. I'm sure Jim will agree how versatile Polly is....and what is quite surprising is how small a C8/807 is compared to new Chelsea tractors and electric vehicles
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Oh yes, I'm with you all the way on this RyanRp0thejester wrote: 29 Dec 2023, 01:05I'm sure Jim will agree how versatile Polly is....and what is quite surprising is how small a C8/807 is compared to new Chelsea tractors and electric vehicles

One hopes for a renaissance very soon and all those horrid SUVs might disappear and fall out of fashion...
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Thanks both, know what you mean that a more van-shaped something would give me more capacity. At present I tend to be weight rather than volume limited for most jobs.
Am hoping to get trailer capability re-established ASAP and that also then gets capability to transport 8'x4' (2440x1220mm) sheets with my bigger trailer.
Am I correct that an 8'x4' is still too big to fit within even a C8?
The house project has 9' (2700mm) ceilings, so I'll have plasterboard for the walls to get that's bigger than my trailer (2500 inside of the bed. Isn't set up to run with the tailgate down: lights and numberplate are all on the rear flap. Re-engineering trailer to allow this or get stuff delivered. Local merchant is free delivery over £100 so that's likely best option.)
Also, the trials and tribulations created by the terrible engine bay access described on this forum have certainly put me off the C8! If it stripped down like that Trabant front end it would be a more palatable option!
Am hoping to get trailer capability re-established ASAP and that also then gets capability to transport 8'x4' (2440x1220mm) sheets with my bigger trailer.
Am I correct that an 8'x4' is still too big to fit within even a C8?
The house project has 9' (2700mm) ceilings, so I'll have plasterboard for the walls to get that's bigger than my trailer (2500 inside of the bed. Isn't set up to run with the tailgate down: lights and numberplate are all on the rear flap. Re-engineering trailer to allow this or get stuff delivered. Local merchant is free delivery over £100 so that's likely best option.)
Also, the trials and tribulations created by the terrible engine bay access described on this forum have certainly put me off the C8! If it stripped down like that Trabant front end it would be a more palatable option!

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
C5 in usual duties again yesterday. Not a full load but worth a trip trip (and was heading out for diesel anyway)
Cruising along had the inevitable soporific effect
Then more usual estate car duties: off to Manchester airport picking up my sister and her little six months old Natalie who have both come over for the next month.Cruising along had the inevitable soporific effect