Will a Citroen C5 a former 75 Driver?

Mr bountyfull · 28th August 2016, 10:59

I have a car to sell a 2006 BMW 335i saloon advertised on Pistonheads. This was my sons car and to help him I took ownership. Now I don't get on with this hence its for sale.

Now while I have been in no man land looking for the ideal 75 - connie or cont CDTI with cruise I have also been drawn to the Citroen C5 Exclusive. The Exclusive comes with better sound proofing and the floaty ride I desire.

Has anyone owned or driven this car and if so would they care to comment.

clf · 28th August 2016, 11:35

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Originally Posted by Mr bountyfull

I have a car to sell a 2006 BMW 335i saloon advertised on Pistonheads. This was my sons car and to help him I took ownership. Now I don't get on with this hence its for sale.

Now while I have been in no man land looking for the ideal 75 - connie or cont CDTI with cruise I have also been drawn to the Citroen C5 Exclusive. The Exclusive comes with better sound proofing and the floaty ride I desire.

Has anyone owned or driven this car and if so would they care to comment.

I have always fancied a big Citroen, but always been put off by their 'quirks' if they go wrong. Any car I have would have to be my daily. A quick google search seems to back this up, some people commenting that bulb replacement is an issue, a big issue. (Ask at a Halfords if they change the bulbs, as part of their service, it may back this up or disprove it).

I have always read of dodgy electrical issues and strange complicated faults. But then do all cars nowadays not have these? Try joining a Citroen owners forum, for perhaps a jaded but honest review (a bit like here). And like here, I reckon there are ways and means dealing with issues, some info based on that

MSS · 28th August 2016, 11:38

I know someone who had one and it's a very nice car - nice ride, roomy, loaded with toys. It looks splendid.

The next tourer that I buy will hopefully be a Jaguar Sportbrake. Otherwise a C5 as in my view it has loads of character as well as the above qualities.

RPWC · 28th August 2016, 12:04

I have a Citroen van, and found this forum very helpful

KernowRover · 28th August 2016, 12:31

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Originally Posted by Mr bountyfull

I have a car to sell a 2006 BMW 335i saloon advertised on Pistonheads. This was my sons car and to help him I took ownership. Now I don't get on with this hence its for sale.

Now while I have been in no man land looking for the ideal 75 - connie or cont CDTI with cruise I have also been drawn to the Citroen C5 Exclusive. The Exclusive comes with better sound proofing and the floaty ride I desire.

Has anyone owned or driven this car and if so would they care to comment.

I had one for just under a year.
Although a nice comfortable car to drive, it suffered from exhaust emission faults and cost me in excess £1000 to fix.

Would never buy another one.

Tom.

RPWC · 28th August 2016, 12:59

I have heard also that the early models had problems with fuel getting into the oil, and the engine runs on its oil,the only way to stop it is park it against a wall and stall it.

Les4048 · 28th August 2016, 14:57

I'd a C5 Exclusive 2.2 from new in 2003 and lived it. Very dependable car with good suspension, can't fault it really

Mr bountyfull · 28th August 2016, 15:13

I did expect more tales of woe, so not too bad so far. If and when the BMW goes I will at least get a test drive.

It's for commuting only, 270 miles Sundays and Thursday/Friday. So the criteria is close to the 75 (Quiet, smooth and frugal) however there are more around with the elements needed compared to 75's.

smallheathlad · 28th August 2016, 15:33

Hi I had a C5 Exclusive 2.2 Estate, purchased it with 56K on the clock sold it 2 years later with 114K. Great car and a joy to drive on the motorway used to have 120 daily commute to work. In the best part of 60k no problems as ever just servicing,very happy to get another one.

kaiser · 28th August 2016, 17:05

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Originally Posted by RPWC

I have heard also that the early models had problems with fuel getting into the oil, and the engine runs on its oil,the only way to stop it is park it against a wall and stall it.

Ha ha. I would not do that in a French car, unless the wall is of the dry wall variety. A firm foot on the brake, car in 5th and that should sort the problem.

Could only apply to the Diesel engines, and that can happen to most (all?) Diesel engines if overfilled with oil, or if faulty.

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Mr bountyfull Gets stuck in MGZTV8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newbury Posts: 567 Thanks: 173 Thanked 82 Times in 58 Posts	Will a Citroen C5 a former 75 Driver? I have a car to sell a 2006 BMW 335i saloon advertised on Pistonheads. This was my sons car and to help him I took ownership. Now I don't get on with this hence its for sale. Now while I have been in no man land looking for the ideal 75 - connie or cont CDTI with cruise I have also been drawn to the Citroen C5 Exclusive. The Exclusive comes with better sound proofing and the floaty ride I desire. Has anyone owned or driven this car and if so would they care to comment.

28th August 2016, 12:04	#4
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,172 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	I have a Citroen van, and found this forum very helpful __________________ Cheers. Rich…

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RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,172 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	I have heard also that the early models had problems with fuel getting into the oil, and the engine runs on its oil,the only way to stop it is park it against a wall and stall it. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

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28th August 2016, 11:38	#3
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,083 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	I know someone who had one and it's a very nice car - nice ride, roomy, loaded with toys. It looks splendid. The next tourer that I buy will hopefully be a Jaguar Sportbrake. Otherwise a C5 as in my view it has loads of character as well as the above qualities.

28th August 2016, 14:57	#7
Les4048 This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer/ MG ZT-T 400 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lhanbryde Posts: 3,277 Thanks: 2,627 Thanked 1,523 Times in 869 Posts	I'd a C5 Exclusive 2.2 from new in 2003 and lived it. Very dependable car with good suspension, can't fault it really

28th August 2016, 15:13	#8
Mr bountyfull Gets stuck in MGZTV8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newbury Posts: 567 Thanks: 173 Thanked 82 Times in 58 Posts	I did expect more tales of woe, so not too bad so far. If and when the BMW goes I will at least get a test drive. It's for commuting only, 270 miles Sundays and Thursday/Friday. So the criteria is close to the 75 (Quiet, smooth and frugal) however there are more around with the elements needed compared to 75's.

28th August 2016, 15:33	#9
smallheathlad Loves to post No more aRover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Widnes Posts: 252 Thanks: 81 Thanked 39 Times in 35 Posts	Hi I had a C5 Exclusive 2.2 Estate, purchased it with 56K on the clock sold it 2 years later with 114K. Great car and a joy to drive on the motorway used to have 120 daily commute to work. In the best part of 60k no problems as ever just servicing,very happy to get another one.