You know what? I really like the Citroen C5. First of all, it looks like a luxury sedan should - a classy car, but not about to blend in with the scenery either. Even the wagon looks rather nice, and seems to have a point, because it is rather practical, and doesn't look like a hearse. However. Citroens drop in price like clothes on boxing day, so don't buy one new. Hunt out a sucker who bought one new, and buy his. They may not be that reliable, but they will be reliable enough. It's parts are 80% shared with the Peugeot 407, but you wouldn't know it - this is much better. The engines are all diesel, however, and you need to buy the top model (Exclusive) to get the really good one. But look at it!!! It makes the Volkswagen Passat look like my microwave, and has an elegance and technicality about it that I definitely like. Interior appearance also, is highly commendable - it looks fantastic, like the cockpit of the Airbus A380, and with more than enough buttons to make you look high-tech. If you can see the steering wheel in the picture of the interior below, just check out how many buttons are on it - who needs that many buttons? On the steering wheel? Evidently, the C5 does. Why? Because it is absolutely loaded with features. There almost isn't enough space on the dash to fit enough buttons for all the features. That's why the C5 looks the way it does. But I love it. It's different - apart from the crowd. And the badge isn't snobbish enough to be keyed in the shopping centre car park - it's not too good, but it's well and truly good enough for me. And it's an honest kind of car - and likeable, with a fresh personality all of its own.

As a used car? Much better value option that buying it new, but don't get the old model. The old model looked hideous, drove very poorly and looked tackier inside than your grandma's tea set.

Effective December 2008
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YOUR CAR IN BRIEF: Citroen C5