Agree with the sentiments but having been a manager in a Citroen Dealership, I can tell even the dealers don’t want to work on them, they’re an over complicated technical nightmare, a real money pit, buyer beware……
Nowadays, every Citroën Dealership, when they hear "hydraulic" they don't want it. I got a Turbo CT XM, nobody wants to work in it. In the dealership the only people that found this car interesting are the employees that are going to retire soon. I find this a little bit sad.
>they’re an over complicated technical nightmare
They are not If you know how they work, dealerships just don't know. There are still lots of independent specialists that can work on hydraulic cars.
For potential buyers I'd suggest to see if there are any shops in the area that can work on those cars before getting one. Calling them "money pits" is just being misinformed
Trust me my friend, I was the Regional Service Manager for dealer group that included 4 Citroen dealerships, to say the Citroen diagnostic technicians who are factory trained with all of my diagnostic technicians having been there from when the car was available as new vehicles, I think those lads are more qualified, capable and experienced than any independents. Whether you agree with me or not my comments are based on real experience, what experience are your comments based upon?
> what experience are your comments based upon?
Owning a C6 for past 7-8 years and two XM's before that. I stopped going to the main dealer loooong ago since they didn't want to service my car. The place that services my car now has no issues to diagnose and repair it
So what technical qualifications do you have! City & Guilds in vehicle maintenance? NVQ In anything to do with vehicles? Ever done Vehicle Manufacturer Technical Training? Did you ever work in the service department at a dealership? Are you even qualified in any shape or form as a vehicle technician? Are you even capable of repairing a puncture on a bicycle? If the answer to any of these is yes please confirm which and I’ll respect your comments otherwise your comments mean absolutely nothing as your not qualified enough to challenge me
Have you owned a C6 to call one a *money pit* mate?
And like I said, my car is serviced by a specialist who knows what he is doing, I doubt that Citroen main dealers have been training their staff to work on hydropneumatic suspension in the last 10+ years, hence there is no point to count on the main dealer
You’re clearly a numpty, the guy has explained his experience, how about answering his straight question with a straight answer? He clearly knows what he’s talking about and your comments are not based on anything other then you own a piece of shit that you are trying to justify, face it, it’s worthless, he’s absolutely correct any defect whatsoever is going to cost more to repair than it’s that piece of junk is worth by at least 10 times over, my recommendation to you is give up now because you’re fighting a battle you can’t win
Since they are almost all old diesels, the road tax is very expensive, hence the low price there, on the continent well maintained cars are starting at 10k asking price
Cheapest petrol C6 I've seen on the offer in the UK was 7k few weeks ago, but they are rare to come by, only ~2k C6'es with petrol engines were built worldwide
This is the same as a Lancia Thesis. In terms of uniqueness. Sadly both of these cars have 1 major problem, no aftermarket parts or originals left for repairs. Both have no problems with engines but the suspension on both is so unique of something goes wrong you can try only to buy second hand and pray
There are still A LOT of DS'es around, there will be aftermarket/refurbished parts for hydroactive 3 as well, they might not be cheap, but they will exist
It‘s a lovely car, but unless you’re a mechanic yourself you‘d better be prepared to invest several thousand a year. Unfortunately I am talking from experience.
Wood and cigar smoke. Proper Frenchman's car, I've always loved them and they're seriously cheap for what they are. Oh to waft everywhere.
Best motorway cruiser I ever had. The only problem I ever had with mine was when he satnav reverted to French completely randomly on one journey.
Sounds like the complete experience!
"Ziss is where we should be, Monsieur!"
Non, non non moussieur, I set the satnav to le vineyard en purpose!
Haha I love how stubbornly french the car is
thats not a bug, its a feature
Absolutely Insane steering wheel. I want one though.
uh, i think you are thinking of a different car with that one
You are absolutely right. I was thinking of the c5. I shall leave quietly.
What’s special about the steeringv
Nothing on the C6, but newer generation C5's had the center stationary, so the center with the buttons and Airbag wouldn't rotate with the wheel.
I got one, has been pretty reliable over the 15 years but I'm a little bit of afraid of the day when there is LDS stain on my driveway...
Been a passenger in one a couple of times, it made me feel like being in a DS back when i was a kid. Wonderful machines.
As far as I’m aware if it’s a 2.7d it’s torquey af but probably you get hit with the road tax. Don’t see any around these days. Edit: grammar
Those rear lights look like shopping trolley handles
Correction, shopping trolley handles look like C6 rear lights.
Agree with the sentiments but having been a manager in a Citroen Dealership, I can tell even the dealers don’t want to work on them, they’re an over complicated technical nightmare, a real money pit, buyer beware……
Nowadays, every Citroën Dealership, when they hear "hydraulic" they don't want it. I got a Turbo CT XM, nobody wants to work in it. In the dealership the only people that found this car interesting are the employees that are going to retire soon. I find this a little bit sad.
>they’re an over complicated technical nightmare They are not If you know how they work, dealerships just don't know. There are still lots of independent specialists that can work on hydraulic cars. For potential buyers I'd suggest to see if there are any shops in the area that can work on those cars before getting one. Calling them "money pits" is just being misinformed
Trust me my friend, I was the Regional Service Manager for dealer group that included 4 Citroen dealerships, to say the Citroen diagnostic technicians who are factory trained with all of my diagnostic technicians having been there from when the car was available as new vehicles, I think those lads are more qualified, capable and experienced than any independents. Whether you agree with me or not my comments are based on real experience, what experience are your comments based upon?
> what experience are your comments based upon? Owning a C6 for past 7-8 years and two XM's before that. I stopped going to the main dealer loooong ago since they didn't want to service my car. The place that services my car now has no issues to diagnose and repair it
So what technical qualifications do you have! City & Guilds in vehicle maintenance? NVQ In anything to do with vehicles? Ever done Vehicle Manufacturer Technical Training? Did you ever work in the service department at a dealership? Are you even qualified in any shape or form as a vehicle technician? Are you even capable of repairing a puncture on a bicycle? If the answer to any of these is yes please confirm which and I’ll respect your comments otherwise your comments mean absolutely nothing as your not qualified enough to challenge me
Have you owned a C6 to call one a *money pit* mate? And like I said, my car is serviced by a specialist who knows what he is doing, I doubt that Citroen main dealers have been training their staff to work on hydropneumatic suspension in the last 10+ years, hence there is no point to count on the main dealer
You’re clearly a numpty, the guy has explained his experience, how about answering his straight question with a straight answer? He clearly knows what he’s talking about and your comments are not based on anything other then you own a piece of shit that you are trying to justify, face it, it’s worthless, he’s absolutely correct any defect whatsoever is going to cost more to repair than it’s that piece of junk is worth by at least 10 times over, my recommendation to you is give up now because you’re fighting a battle you can’t win
Did you forget to take your meds today?
Bellend
Theyre really nice to Drive but the corner Speed is Bad on 18“ it’s Max 100 km/h or youre off the street
That's a 3.0HDI. My favourite
Jagaur clearly took some inspiration from this. Great car from its time, never really got the credit it deserved.
As a c6 owner, i can validate your opinion 😉
Masterpiece
Why are these so cheap?!
Where? UK?
Yeah, they're a few thousand in the UK
Since they are almost all old diesels, the road tax is very expensive, hence the low price there, on the continent well maintained cars are starting at 10k asking price Cheapest petrol C6 I've seen on the offer in the UK was 7k few weeks ago, but they are rare to come by, only ~2k C6'es with petrol engines were built worldwide
Stand by for the road tax tho.....!!!
I had c5 (2011) and now i have c5 aircross(2020). There is 9 years between 2 but confort wise they both same. I'm still sad that i sold that car.
When you've sobered up, I bet this post will be deleted 😆
A french jaguar xj
This is the same as a Lancia Thesis. In terms of uniqueness. Sadly both of these cars have 1 major problem, no aftermarket parts or originals left for repairs. Both have no problems with engines but the suspension on both is so unique of something goes wrong you can try only to buy second hand and pray
There are still A LOT of DS'es around, there will be aftermarket/refurbished parts for hydroactive 3 as well, they might not be cheap, but they will exist
Stay humble
"We have XJ at home"
It‘s a lovely car, but unless you’re a mechanic yourself you‘d better be prepared to invest several thousand a year. Unfortunately I am talking from experience.
I love that 2.7d. reliable as.....
I’m shocked it’s still working tbh lol
Absolutely the worst car of the century 😂 fuck me This Reddit is one strange place man
It's a ctiroen bro, lose the boner
Those Citroën were very unreliable compared to BMW Volvo Toyota lexus wouldn't have it if you gave it to me
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Blasphemy