C5 x query

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GmanC
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C5 x query

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Hi everyone - looking for some advice please.

We're thinking of moving on our Fiat 500x which has done us proud over the years and looking for a replacement with a bit more size. Whilst at the local petrol station recently they had a used 508SW and a couple of C5Xs for sale. Never seen them before and well taken with the design but with the Citroen likely to be in our budget. The PHEV will suit our needs as we do regular weekly trips c 25 - 30 miles so reckon the bulk of these can be done on electric plus home charging is not an issue. Despite trying my hardest I cannot see an indifferent review about them and indeed they're all very positive! My big queries are as there's not many around is servicing an issue and presumably it should be done at a dealer? Also being quite tech advanced are parts availability a challenge bearing in mind they're built in China and all that? Anything else worth knowing while I'm at it? 🙂

Really taken with the external and interior design and looking to do a test drive soon 👍
GmanC
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Re: C5 x query

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Wow - was thinking of a 24 plate but if my calculations are right, that's 5 years of £600 road tax which blows out the water any EV savings! So perhaps the 1.2 is the better option? Simpler to maintain etc?
wurlycorner
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Re: C5 x query

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Hello and welcome.
Don't know about the C5X so can't offer any advice on that I'm afraid, but hopefully there is someone on here who does!
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