Buying A C5

[davetherave]

Hi New to forum.

 

Presently driving a xsara picasso 2.0 hdi which has been my intro to Citroen and have been impressed. Now need an automatic but want to retain good economy so the C5 Estate is looking my best option. Can only afford up to £1,500.

 

Can anyone put my mind at rest with the comments on expensive suspension repairs, electronic glitches and troublesome autobox.

 

 

[paul.h]

Welcome to the forum.

 

There is some info here on buying a C5 plus also look at the C5 Technical Section Common Problems pinned topic for things to check when buying. http://www.citroen-owners-club.co.uk/citroen/topic/20514-c5-buying-guide/

 

 

C5 s tend to be reliable but I do not know about the auto box. You really need to make sure everything works before buying, the suspension goes up and down on the switch next to the handbrake and there are no oil leaks from the suspension front and rear struts or the suspension has not dropped before opening the car doors with the remote. You may be best to avoid the 2.2 hdi 136 bhp engine on the 2001 to 2004 model since it has an exhaust dpf and on higher mileages it needs servicing so will add to its cost if not already done. All diesels from mid 2004 have a dpf. An auto box does not help fuel economy or the amount of car tax.