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[C5Man]

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!

[biggriffin]

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

[Andy B]

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

 

[STEMO]

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

Correct! Stick with the C5.

[biggriffin]

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

Correct! Stick with the C5.

Do you mean a Sinclair c5, they were crap aswell.

[STEMO]

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

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.

[C5Man]

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

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!

[Nick W]

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.

[Andy B]

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

I wouldn't say hate ....... just that Citroen's (& Peugeot's) reputation precedes it. 

[tunnie]

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.

[C5Man]

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.

[C5Man]

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.

[Sir Tigger KC]

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

You won't find many francophones on here. 

[Lazydocker]

Where are you? A local member might be willing to take you for a spin

[tigers_gonads]

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