chrisjvm Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I took delivery of this C5 on Saturday,(another recommendation for Bramz Delivery Services)I bought it because I was doing a 40 mile round trip to work in the C6 and apart from it averaging 32mpg,the MOT's up soon so I thought the C5 would be a bit of a 'stop gap' and give me a bit of breathing space and allow me to shift some stuff as well, because the C6's boot is a tad restricted... also it'd knock a third off the fuel bills.Anyway,after I agreed to the purchase I was offered a job a mile up the road from my new abode the very next day, so all of a sudden I didn't really need it!However I thought at the time that It'd still come in handy... that was until I got some insurance quotes, It seems I must've moved into some kind of war zone as they wanted triple what i usually pay compared to my old address...Which kind of put the kibosh on things.This is Bramz advert (hopefully he won't mind me reproducing it)Posted 21 August 2018 - 11:44 AMYo 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....ordt=true&rt=ncI've not much to add apart from the clutch bite is high but definitely no slippage or judder.It needs the rear spheres replacing/recharging as they're hard which makes the ride a little bit jiggly, but not too bad at all ... though having owned many green blooded Cits I know it could be better.The engine cover(sound insulation) needs re-attachingAnd there's a small cubbyhole come adrift from the drivers door.Btw I haven't/ can't hear the 'whirring' noise that Bramz mentions.It's a really likeable old mowta...It bowls along nicely, I enjoy driving it and an added bonus is the very slow anti clockwise movement of the fuel gauge.Also I think It's even more beautiful since I removed the poundstore wheel trimz....Its got a mean n moody stealth look to it now, as the exposed steelies are black ...phwoarrrr!As per title £300 for a quick sale ... No roffle as I would like it gone asap so I can cancel the very expensive insurance! stephen01 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I reckon it does 600 miles to a tank. Have a bump from me, as it was a really nice load carrier, and cost me £540 on eBay a few weeks back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 For some reason C5s are really expensive to insure, that's just 'a thing'. GLWS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I think anything at the bottom of its value curve and over 15 years old is hit really hard by insurers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Aye, probably true, but I remember Keef Adams writing something a while ago about how his C5 was seemingly a black mark for insurers, and them basically admitting as much. Third-hand wisdom ftw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 See also phase two 406s. Oddly I got lower quotes on V6s of both... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjvm Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 In my case the high premium appears to be due to my new postcode ... When I put my old address in to the comparison sites the quotes plummeted.... And I mean plummeted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen01 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 In my case the high premium appears to be due to my new postcode ... When I put my old address in to the comparison sites the quotes plummeted.... And I mean plummeted!Had the same when I moved two streets away! Utter joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I was told it was due to ‘intelligent’ systems working out risk, so when my mate a few doors up had his mini stolen they tried to double my premiums as minis were obviously at risk in my area. The reality was his was left outside and a bunch of dodgy scrap collectors eyeballed it and cam back later, mine was locked in an alarmed and monitored garage. The premium on my Capri didn’t change. Apparently they also look at this in relation to accidents, so if Citroen C5 has an accident in that area it could become a high risk area for that car. It’s so stupid it’s crazy but of course who does it favour? Not us for sure. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraMikeHotel Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Hrng. I wanted this last time but put my sensible hat on and kept schtum. That is so much car for £300... The only thing stopping me is that i want to hang on to the Saab for a little longer - I've only had it six months after all - but I think I've decided it's definitely not a long-term keeper. Bugger. What to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Hrng. I wanted this last time but put my sensible hat on and kept schtum. That is so much car for £300...The only thing stopping me is that i want to hang on to the Saab for a little longer - I've only had it six months after all - but I think I've decided it's definitely not a long-term keeper.Bugger. What to do.Get it bought, flog Saab on here, everyone’s a winna Kringle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95 quid Peugeot Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Can i get postcode please, how far from Derby railway station ? i feel a possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjvm Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 DE24 8 .... I'd pick you up from station,I'm about 2 miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95 quid Peugeot Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 deal..Sold want to PM me you bank details or does one prefer cash. collection any day eve next week suit ? Tamworthbay, chrisjvm and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95 quid Peugeot Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Done,paid and insured. Collection shortly chrisjvm, The Moog, BorniteIdentity and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Excellent. I did rate this car and it revs very low at motorway speeds. Tamworthbay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95 quid Peugeot Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Come on Brodders. That's 3 cars bought in a fortnight. Man up and get another one bought. ! Brodders, BorniteIdentity and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodders Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Come on Brodders. That's 3 cars bought in a fortnight. Man up and get another one bought. !I was going to say your fleet reduction was going well. 95 quid Peugeot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95 quid Peugeot Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 One out. Three in. That's the autoshite fleet reduction model I'm told The Moog, Kringle, Brodders and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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