Farewell C5 Owners

[72dudes]

Hi All,

 

Just a quick note to say goodbye and thanks for all the support over the last 4 years.

 

As you may see from phil d's post, it all got too much for me, so my lovely C5 2.2 HDi SX has gone.

 

I traded it in for a 2007 Volvo S40 2.0D SE Lux. Lovely car, but I'm already missing the magic carpet motorway ride!

 

What I definitely won't miss every time I go on a long journey is the dreaded "beep", followed by the anti-pollution fault reading and limp home mode kicking in!

 

I almost, almost bought a 58 plate new model C5 - it's a great car, but I just couldn't be sure of it's long term reliability and residual value. A case of

"Once Bitten Twice Shy" (- or was that Ian Hunter??)

[seefive]

Hi All,

 

Just a quick note to say goodbye and thanks for all the support over the last 4 years.

 

As you may see from phil d's post, it all got too much for me, so my lovely C5 2.2 HDi SX has gone.

 

I traded it in for a 2007 Volvo S40 2.0D SE Lux. Lovely car, but I'm already missing the magic carpet motorway ride!

 

What I definitely won't miss every time I go on a long journey is the dreaded "beep", followed by the anti-pollution fault reading and limp home mode kicking in!

 

I almost, almost bought a 58 plate new model C5 - it's a great car, but I just couldn't be sure of it's long term reliability and residual value. A case of

"Once Bitten Twice Shy" (- or was that Ian Hunter??)

 

Hey Dude

 

Nice talking to you on this board, and good luck with the new car.

So the dreaded diesel got to you in the end, I always said petrol was best!

And yes that was Ian Hunter/Mott the Hoople - don't you miss the simple 70's??

 

Best Regards

[Turbofan]

What a mistake to make!

 

I sold my old C5 SX 2003 and had had hardly any trouble.

 

A windscreen washer pump failed and the air-con sensor on the fan control stopped working. Both were fairly easily fixed although the air-con fault had my regular garage LMC of Kingsley throw a wobbly and quote me a heart-stopping £350!!! (It actually cost about £55 for the part and about 15 minutes to replace)

 

I have just bought a one year old C5 exclusive (It seems only the top of the range now has the hydractive suspension and I think it's one of the best things about the car and ideal for towing as it load-levels.) and I'm very pleased with it. My only complaint is the seatbelt audible warning which is very irritating when I'm driving (not on public roads) without my seat belt.

 

The C5 is a great tow-car and although Citroen warn against fitting a flange type tow-bar because of the reversing sensors. I have one fitted by Towbar Express (with a dedicated wiring loom) and have experienced no problems.

 

So, "new Volvo Owner" I hope you enjoy your acquisition but I think you would have liked the latest C5 more.

 

 

 

Hi All,

 

Just a quick note to say goodbye and thanks for all the support over the last 4 years.

 

As you may see from phil d's post, it all got too much for me, so my lovely C5 2.2 HDi SX has gone.

 

I traded it in for a 2007 Volvo S40 2.0D SE Lux. Lovely car, but I'm already missing the magic carpet motorway ride!

 

What I definitely won't miss every time I go on a long journey is the dreaded "beep", followed by the anti-pollution fault reading and limp home mode kicking in!

 

I almost, almost bought a 58 plate new model C5 - it's a great car, but I just couldn't be sure of it's long term reliability and residual value. A case of

"Once Bitten Twice Shy" (- or was that Ian Hunter??)

[coastline taxis]

Good luck with your new car then. but youl still have advice and experience to give othere so dont be a stranger to the site