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Ok, so the 2.0 hdi does have the DMF, but no particulate filter? Are the DMFs known to cause issues? How hardy are the clutches? And turbos for that matter...

Good grief! That's a lot of money. Any pitfalls with the 2.0 petrol? What about the diesels? I don't want one with any DMF type thingies! Is that an option? My budget looks like I'll be able to bag a MK1 car, rather than MK2. I've heard good things about the 2.0 HDI? What is the likely fuel eco from the various engines?

Thanks for the speedy responses! There were no suspension buttons on the centre console, so it looks very likely it was a sprung suspension on the car I drove. The diesel used in the Rover 75 was the BMW M47R unit - so I don't think there's any connection! I tend to shy away from 4pot petrols (only ever owned one), and have never owned a diesel so would much prefer a nice petrol V6 to go with the suspension! I'll get trawling eBay and see what I can turn up! Thanks again for the pointers :)

Hi all, Apologies for my first post to be so full of questions! I currently drive a Rover 75 and I'm looking to purchase a C5 on the grounds of ride comfort. The 75 is pretty good, but I'm looking for something that will just smooth things out that little bit better - so I'm looking for a hydractive car. My budget will only allow me into a MK1 or possibly a MK1.5 (MK2?) car. I contacted a local respected used dealer who had an '03 plate HDi on his forecourt but unfortunately it had been sold earlier on in the day. I got talking to him and recommended I came down to have a drive of an '09 registered C5 VTR+ to get a feel for the suspension. He assured me it did have the hydractive system (despite the web telling me not!). I got there and had a look in the front wheel arch - no visible springs at all - but I wasn't convinced based on the ride of the thing. It was an awful lot harsher than the ride on the 75 and just didn't feel how I expected the hydractive system to feel at all. The 1.6 diesel was also unreasonably gutless! Was this actually a steel sprung model? The web tells me it should be. How can I identify a hydractive Mk1/1.5 car? Did it come with certain engine sizes? Is the Mk1 available with a petrol V6? Many thanks, and sorry for all the questions!