bramz7 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Yo chaps and chapettes. I recently bought this as i thought I needed it, and now it's services have been fulfilled. It's not bad to drive, for those used to XUDs the first gear has a lot more go to it. It doesn't feel too swamped with weight but I haven't been carrying around families in it either. Some minor dents and scratches down the paintwork, as you'd expect.Seats are decent, the drivers seat foam has gone a touch odd in one part but it still feels fine. Gearchange is solid, car stays mid way on the temperature constantly, fuel economy is very good, I used half a tank doing 300 miles the other day.Stereo works.Air con works.Windows work. It all pretty much works, even the suspension works. The bad side: Will need two front tyres soon as possible really. Not quite illegal but getting there.Clutch a touch high, but I soon get used to it and it's not anywhere near undriveable.Slight whirr noise when changing from first to second (sounds like something revolving coming to a slow or halt perhaps) Steering wheel has aged a bit on the very top. Otherwise it's all good. Bloody massive too. It's like driving an oil tanker. It drives very well on motorways too, eats the mileage like no tomorrow. £375 of your sovs please, or nearest offer. Potentially open to swaps but ideally I have a few replacements (which are more me) lined up already, so if you are keen on swapping, please be aware it will have to be something fun. I don't have much or any service history but the PO serviced it himself and it certainly feels well maintained, the engine has a lot of go to it, and the car doesn't feel baggy. I am in Basingstoke. There's some annoying BT repairmen outside digging up the pavement so for now, if you want photos, here are the originals from the eBay listing I won it from: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-C5-Estate-2-0-LX-HDI-Metallic-Grey-12-Months-MOT-/132724295301?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=ltIOMVb%252B%252FJiS4j2gHHROcxSkf%252BY%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc OMG Sam you are making a loss on a car again. What's new?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I worked out a while back that I've probably lost about £20,000 over the last 20 years and 600 or so cars, so you've got a way to go before you reach my level of financial incompetence (although you are off to a flying start to be fair). RobT, Stanky, HillmanImp and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Well the money i get back from cancelling the Oldsmobile insurance will cover that. Just don't mention how much I am going to lose on that when it sells... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeEP Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Help, I can't keep up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I worked out a while back that I've probably lost about £20,000 over the last 20 years and 600 or so cars, so you've got a way to go before you reach my level of financial incompetence (although you are off to a flying start to be fair).I daresnt do similar sums. Ever. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Never ever think of what you've lost. Just think of what you've gained....in car related memories. Right? Jim Bell, dean36014, wuvvum and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Thats a great perspective man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I often wonder if I hadn't so many car memories wether I'd have 8 screws and two titanium holding my spine together. Great car for that price Sam. JohnK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Looks a decent barge!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I often wonder if I hadn't so many car memories wether I'd have 8 screws and two titanium holding my spine together. Great car for that price Sam.If I hadn't owned so many cars I wouldn't have a collection of spare nuts and bolts from various maintenance /repair jobs The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Love this pic from the advert. Tamworthbay and barefoot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 That is rather yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I worked out a while back that I've probably lost about £20,000 over the last 20 years and 600 or so cars, so you've got a way to go before you reach my level of financial incompetence (although you are off to a flying start to be fair).That’s about the cost of an entry level golf so you haven’t done too bad really. Wilko220 and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Provisionally sold D Spares & Tyres 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 That’s about the cost of an entry level golf so you haven’t done too bad really.Aye and now he's an automotive connoisseur. How many of us have owned an Innocenti and a Rayton Fissore Magnum? Jerzy Woking, wuvvum and Tamworthbay 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djoptix Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Megabarg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Love this pic from the advert. s-l1600.jpgI didn't know that C5's did that. Do they all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I didn't know that C5's did that. Do they all?Mk1s do, mk2 C5s offered hydropneumatic suspension on top line models only. barefoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 In my opinion the MK1 C5 is an underrated bargain runner. Good engines if maintained well, and brilliant motorway cars. Admittedly my experience of moderns is limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95 quid Peugeot Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Is it still on provisionally sold bramz ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 Yes it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95 quid Peugeot Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Can you keep me in the loop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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