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Citroen C5 Vs. Omega Elite
« on: 25 October 2015, 20:17:08 »

Hi, I currently have a C5 with Hydromantic suspension, I was just wondering how comfy an Omega would feel compared to a C5?

My C5 has developed a lot of problems and I'm not sure if it would be economically viable to keep. I've always fancied an Omega but there are non local to me for a test drive.

I was just wondering if anyone here has driven both cars and can compare the two?

Thanks!
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Re: Citroen C5 Vs. Omega Elite
« Reply #1 on: 25 October 2015, 20:57:51 »

One is a European luxo-barge, the other is French. The defence rests me lud. :D
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Re: Citroen C5 Vs. Omega Elite
« Reply #2 on: 25 October 2015, 20:59:09 »

One is a European luxo-barge, the other is French. The defence rests me lud. :D

 ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Citroen C5 Vs. Omega Elite
« Reply #3 on: 25 October 2015, 20:59:53 »

One is a European luxo-barge, the other is French. The defence rests me lud. :D
Correct! Stick with the C5.
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Re: Citroen C5 Vs. Omega Elite
« Reply #4 on: 25 October 2015, 21:09:31 »

One is a European luxo-barge, the other is French. The defence rests me lud. :D
Correct! Stick with the C5.

Do you mean a Sinclair c5, they were crap aswell.
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« Reply #5 on: 25 October 2015, 21:13:11 »

One is a European luxo-barge, the other is French. The defence rests me lud. :D
Correct! Stick with the C5.

Do you mean a Sinclair c5, they were crap aswell.
Shitroen C5 was/is a nice car. Certainly looks better than the aged omega.
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Re: Citroen C5 Vs. Omega Elite
« Reply #6 on: 25 October 2015, 22:52:17 »

Wow lots of hate for Citroen, which is understandable mind you :D

Seriously however, my C5 FLOATS over speed humps and pot holes, I have a bad back so that is the reason I stuck with it, but its started to show its age and would quite like an Omega (no idea why really) I think they where equivalent to the E39 BMW when introduced?

Its just the current repairs needed looks like a good 500 quid so I was thinking of stripping a few bits and bobs off it (it has sort after goodies) and weigh the rest in and buy a good example Omega elite.

So has anyone here had experience with both cars? (some C5's had normal suspension, so please don't confuse the two.)

Thanks!



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Re: Citroen C5 Vs. Omega Elite
« Reply #7 on: 25 October 2015, 22:55:26 »

A good C5 is going to be more comfortable than even an Omega Elite. And an Omega will easily swallow £500 in repairs unless you buy one that's already had the front suspension rebuilt.


Personally, I'd keep the Citroen if I already owned it.
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Re: Citroen C5 Vs. Omega Elite
« Reply #8 on: 25 October 2015, 23:08:33 »

Wow lots of hate for Citroen, which is understandable mind you :D ...

I wouldn't say hate ....... just that Citroen's (& Peugeot's) reputation precedes it.  ;) ;)
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Re: Citroen C5 Vs. Omega Elite
« Reply #9 on: 25 October 2015, 23:17:40 »

Not sure on C5, but I had a C6 with Hydro pack pick me up for a run to Central London for work. As a passenger it was silky smooth. Better than the Omega for straight line, but in the corners it was very boat like.
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Re: Citroen C5 Vs. Omega Elite
« Reply #10 on: 25 October 2015, 23:28:40 »

A good C5 is going to be more comfortable than even an Omega Elite. And an Omega will easily swallow £500 in repairs unless you buy one that's already had the front suspension rebuilt.


Personally, I'd keep the Citroen if I already owned it.

So you've driven both for a fair bit? What about interior size etc? Sadly the nearest dealer that sells an Elite is 92 miles away.
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Re: Citroen C5 Vs. Omega Elite
« Reply #11 on: 25 October 2015, 23:33:02 »

Not sure on C5, but I had a C6 with Hydro pack pick me up for a run to Central London for work. As a passenger it was silky smooth. Better than the Omega for straight line, but in the corners it was very boat like.

Aw, the C6... No comparison, That thing is a limo. I think its a direct competitor to the S-Class. Sadly however way out of my budget otherwise I'd have snatched one up in a heart beat.
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Re: Citroen C5 Vs. Omega Elite
« Reply #12 on: 26 October 2015, 00:11:45 »

Wow lots of hate for Citroen, which is understandable mind you :D


You won't find many francophones on here.  ;D
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Re: Citroen C5 Vs. Omega Elite
« Reply #13 on: 26 October 2015, 01:05:20 »

Where are you? A local member might be willing to take you for a spin ;)
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Re: Citroen C5 Vs. Omega Elite
« Reply #14 on: 26 October 2015, 10:30:16 »

A good C5 is going to be more comfortable than even an Omega Elite. And an Omega will easily swallow £500 in repairs unless you buy one that's already had the front suspension rebuilt.


Personally, I'd keep the Citroen if I already owned it.


Agree with Nick on this  :)
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