Mrcento Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 I think they're quite 'chinny', the front overhang is a little longer than a lot of cars and the nose kind of drops away so the very tip of the corners catch people out because they're an inch of two longer than they appear. beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 8 hours ago, Mrcento said: I think they're quite 'chinny', the front overhang is a little longer than a lot of cars and the nose kind of drops away so the very tip of the corners catch people out because they're an inch of two longer than they appear. It can be difficult to tell at times actually now one thing I’ll say, with the “saloon” C5, I’m bloody glad mine has parking sensors those with hydraulic Citroens will know, it’s quite common, especially C5s for the rear end to raise up when you reverse….. it’s not easy, at all, to park this and judge the distance behind you so all my faith goes into the parking sensors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 Bit of fettling today vast improvement I’d say ive done both, they look much smarter Dyslexic Viking, rainagain, AnnoyingPentium and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 So driving down to Nottingham in the morning I’ve got a goal in mind…… im going to try and average more than 45 mpg without getting in peoples way on the motorway I bet it can do it! Dyslexic Viking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 Results are in car was fully loaded, including a lot of traffic due to Leeds festival average speed of around 60 what the car reckoned it did what a website and my own calculations came to privatewire, beko1987, davehedgehog31 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Ha, same 3 line display my 2002 406 had 😂 Radio bits did nothing because I had my pioneer fitted but otherwise exactly the same! That's the 3 line display I need for my Xsara (dunno if the c5 one is the same though), plus a pickarsehole cruise/mfd stalk and the wiring to tap into the bsi and connect to the sensor present on the engine. Seems like a shit load of faff so I haven't bothered! Although in the manual the top spec audio system has sat nav, running on the 3 line display 😂 It looks awful, I really want it but I imagine they don't exist nowadays, probably only sold 5 in 2002/3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, beko1987 said: Ha, same 3 line display my 2002 406 had 😂 Radio bits did nothing because I had my pioneer fitted but otherwise exactly the same! That's the 3 line display I need for my Xsara (dunno if the c5 one is the same though), plus a pickarsehole cruise/mfd stalk and the wiring to tap into the bsi and connect to the sensor present on the engine. Seems like a shit load of faff so I haven't bothered! Although in the manual the top spec audio system has sat nav, running on the 3 line display 😂 It looks awful, I really want it but I imagine they don't exist nowadays, probably only sold 5 in 2002/3 i suspect it's the same display yes, the 3 line display satnav the C5 could have that! but most people went for the big colourplus one which well, made sense but my god i want the crap one never seen a picasso satnav either, i've heard they're horrific grogee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 so, this is a non optioned Exclusive not an Exclusive SE therefore, it doesn't have an electrochrome mirror (i do which i shall fit), no power fold mirrors, no index passenger mirror in reverse, no sat nav, no traction control and no sun roof yet, it has hydractive 3+, xenon's and washers usual dual zone climate (which actually works), 4 one touch windows, CD changer etc what a weird spec, i like it yet no cruise control......yet, going to fit and fit that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 oh did i mention not only, almost 2 weeks in has it not broken yet it's still completely fault free! barring an intermittent rear door lock sdkrc, myglaren, Noel Tidybeard and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Less things to go wrong, sounds a good spec! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 1 minute ago, beko1987 said: Less things to go wrong, sounds a good spec! tis a nice spec actually! i'll also admit, the quality of the C5 feels so much higher than the XM, very much less flimsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 a few things made me suspicious of this cars actual age an 03 should have auto locking...... so it was registered on 31st march 2003 calculated the bulb date with the RP number...... 2nd april 2002 it was built, so spent almost a year doing nothing technically then it's an 02 plate suppose it's from the time no one wanted a big petrol auto myglaren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 17 minutes ago, maxxo said: suppose it's from the time no one wanted a Citroen C5 Fixed that for you OM646 and maxxo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 6 minutes ago, Jazoli said: Fixed that for you not many people like them in the way i do Jazoli and OM646 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETCHY Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Really nice to see someone who's utterly content with their car. That's a good place to be. maxxo and Sunny Jim 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, ETCHY said: Really nice to see someone who's utterly content with their car. That's a good place to be. seriously happy with this one i kew i wanted another C5, and i certainly couldn't have done better i'd say ETCHY, Sunny Jim and Jazoli 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 On 29/08/2022 at 11:57, beko1987 said: Less things to go wrong! since when would that stop a citreon being an arse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, Noel Tidybeard said: since when would that stop a citreon being an arse! you mustn't say how good they are, or else they have a tantrum Noel Tidybeard and myglaren 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 hour ago, maxxo said: seriously happy with this one i kew i wanted another C5, and i certainly couldn't have done better i'd say 1 hour ago, maxxo said: you mustn't say how good they are, or else they have a tantrum Oops... maxxo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 58 minutes ago, High Jetter said: Oops... Oh I’m used to their tantrums, it’s character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 On 8/24/2022 at 4:14 PM, jmsguzzi said: Will any of these fine french barges be at any of the local shows/meets soon? wouldn't mind a perv owa them. just noted your location is Sunderland? i'm just down the A19 in Middlesbrough happy to bring either the C5 or XM up to you to have a nosy at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmsguzzi Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 4 hours ago, maxxo said: just noted your location is Sunderland? i'm just down the A19 in Middlesbrough happy to bring either the C5 or XM up to you to have a nosy at I’ll probably be heading to Taste on Tuesday if you fancy it, think you may know my mate Chris with the blue XM already? Erebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 38 minutes ago, jmsguzzi said: I’ll probably be heading to Taste on Tuesday if you fancy it, think you may know my mate Chris with the blue XM already? I’d absolutely attend, however working unfortunately….. yes I know Chris, very nice man with an excellent cafe! off for a few days next week if you fancy a nosy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 @maxxo, @jmsguzzi, North East Restoration Club are having a Classic Vehicle show this Sunday Pattinson Industrial estate Washington. Or they have a 1st wednesday of the month get together(next wednesday). I think myself and @gm are going along https://www.facebook.com/groups/1677078712586114/user/100063496004966/ gm, maxxo and jmsguzzi 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Mine was a 52reg exclusive - that had cruise control and xenon lights etc but not the colour satnav display. has yours got “traffic master”? Mine woke up once driving up to Alexandra palace for a car show but never again in 8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 15 hours ago, richardmorris said: Mine was a 52reg exclusive - that had cruise control and xenon lights etc but not the colour satnav display. has yours got “traffic master”? Mine woke up once driving up to Alexandra palace for a car show but never again in 8 years. yes it does indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 so this car has had a trim rattle since i bought it it sounded just like something was loose under the gear selector it transpires, it's the ashtray rattling slightly that's a bonus GagaStan, privatewire and RayMK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share Posted September 5, 2022 Erm yeah nothing to report other than it’s in the body shop at the moment to get the bonnet painted which should look good once done AnnoyingPentium, Dyslexic Viking, privatewire and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 Just picked it up from the body shop, doesn’t it look lovely! They’ve done a cracking job onky issue is, some Laquer came off the wing when they removed the masking tape not an issue, I can sort that RoverFolkUs, AnnoyingPentium, 500tops and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Uh, not an issue? Was that not part of what they were supposed to sort? RichardK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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