Hedgie Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Hi all, New to C5 Driving and the this forum. Just aquired a 2.0 Petrol 06 C5 VTR estate with 75k on the clock. So far the car is treating me well with only the odd monor niggle. I've always had "different" cars, Skoda Estelle,Renault 19, Fiat Tipo, Alfa 33, Fiat Marea, Skoda Felica, Fiat Cinqucento Sporting, Renault Laguna Series I, Alfa159, Renault Megane Grand Scenic, Volvo V50 the list goes on. Never had a Ford or Vauxhall. The C5 fits the bill really well for me, a bit different, space for kids, camping and a big dog. I do a low mileage now so the 30mpg(According to the trip computer) round town is fine and it was way cheaper than a similar diesel. Two quick questions- 1-Anyone know if an INDEPENDANT Citroen Specialist in the North West ? 2-Anyone in the North West with Lexia who can unlock the aux in on my stereo in exchange for, bacon, beer or tea ?? Thanks Martin Quote
paul.h Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 The Citroen dealer Bentleys on Manchester Road are good and for older cars may charge a lower labour rate. I have been using them for the last 8 years (buying cars, servicing if still under warranty but I also do a lot myself, parts, MOT) and no complaints. Quote
bertie69 Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 hi just to let you no i`ve got the 2.2 diesel wich ive had for three years and the highest fuel consumption i get is 34 mpg running around town in the winter and it gets a bit better in the summer on long runs i get 47.9 mpg Quote
paul.h Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 Welcome to the forum.The long run mpg may be a bit low but it depends on your driving style/speed/roads. We had a 2004 2.2 hdi hatchback and on motorways keeping 65 to 70 mph would return 50 mpg or more but at 70 mph and into a headwind it could drop to 45 mpg. Our current 2007 2.2 hdi estate has a slightly worse mpg but it is a heavier car and less streamlined at the back but 50 mpg on the same motorway routes is achievable. Quote
bertie69 Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 forgot to mention my c5 is an automatic Quote
paul.h Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 For an auto your mpg is impressive, just think what you could get if you ever change to a manual. Quote
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