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Im having problems deciding what to buy , I do like both cars which are Citroen C5 1.8 , or a Vectra (new model)1.8 . Can you please advise me as to what to do as im getting very irrritable now as to what to buy . Please ?
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Vectra - obviously.
Not being biased in the slightest - honest ;o)
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Tongue in cheek, obviously.
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If you went for the C5, you would be much better off with the HDI engines. Don't know what the Vauxhall diesels are like. There are also a few second hand HPIs to be had at car supermarkets for very low prices. I had a test drive in one recently and was quite impressed. They are all Exclusive models, so very well equipped.
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Don\'t know what the Vauxhall diesels are like.
The new 1.9CDTi is v.good. 150 bhp, and bags of torque. I was loaned one a short while ago just after deciding on getting the 2.2i Petrol engine. Wish I had test drove it before making my mind up. Still, the Elegance I did chose has bags of toys and 155bhp under the bonnet. Shame it doesn\'t have the same manners when it comes to drinking fuel.
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The rear leg and headroom is poor in the Vectra, compared with the C5. Also, I think ,the trim is dull and dreary, all grey/black.
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The C5 is a very nice car, but don't pay too much. My local main dealer has an 04 plate genuine ex-demo (950 miles) 1.8VTR on his pitch stickered at £9995.
The 1.8 isn't a bad engine, sure the HDi's are better but they command a fair price premium.
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