Today I collected the replacement of the C5 that has been used for the past 2.5 years as UCP's long distance traveler. I changed it for what is basically the same car, with a nose job, but importantly under the bonnet the single turbo 2.2 HDiFAP received a little helper in June 2006, which increased power by more than 35 BHP to somewhat over 170 BHP. I'll keep it that way for another year to keep the warranty alive. Next step could be an additional 30 BHP.
Max torque comes in at 1500 RPM, and there is a manual 6-speed gear box.
The car has done only 22000 kms so far, (It is an ex-company car from Citroen Germany, specially imported.)
It comes in the Executive version having all the comfort goodies are there, leather, electrically adjustable heated seats, etc.
The colour is not black, but a very dark metallic grey (Gris Fulminator).
i have added a link to a british test of the car (by for me unknown people) to give you an impression of what they think are the strong points of the car.
Citroen C5 2.2 HDi 170 Range : TORQUE SOFTLY - Yahoo! Cars UK
Of course they mention massive depreciation, but maybe the story about my old car is quite nice in this respect. I paid 36% of its new price (as a four year old car), and I have received almost 20% as a trade in, after 2.5 years and 105000 km....not bad I would say.
What I paid now is about 75% of the new price, for a one year old car.
I have taken some shots of the car in the showroom, no chance for outside pictures today as it was a grey day, with continuous drizzle..
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Originally Posted by Kitdy
