The world is a poorer place without hydraulic Citroens.

@Muushondje

3 жыл бұрын

I can tell you from first hand that Citroën is back on track with their advanced comfort program. The Progressive Hydraulic Cushion suspension system they use give the best of both worlds. A superb comfort ride with quite a bit dynamic. As a owner of a XM and Xantia V6 activa I can tell u that the ride in my C5 Aircross is perfect as it can be. Even the seats are better than they ever where before. Citroën is back on track quirky and polarizing as they where. The C6 was and is a queen of the road but almost nobody bought it.

@planestrainsdogsncars4336

3 жыл бұрын

With the car world full of thin low profile tires , couldn't agree more ...Peugeot and Citroen should bring it back in a shared platform halo car .

@TheCodeTinkerer

3 жыл бұрын

I had a C5 from 2001 with the same suspension. Miss it badly

@richardellison9833

3 жыл бұрын

Look at global sales. The World spoke , French cars suck.

@TheCodeTinkerer

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardellison9833 The funny thing is that fiats still exist and they were worse :/

Sorry, but the design of the C6 is one of the greatest designs of the modern era, stunning.

@vuelvoel2011

3 жыл бұрын

no

@alensmiljanic3844

2 жыл бұрын

And Lancia Thesis .

@ilijandarleague

Жыл бұрын

AHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHHAH

@BurgundySorcerer

7 ай бұрын

It’s hideous!

@Thegaoat

Ай бұрын

Nah it looks like a Nissan Altima 🤣

Personally i love the styling, its weird, nothing matches but it looks mad

@mrvujadinovic9403

3 жыл бұрын

Are you talking about his shirt?

@will_n775

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrvujadinovic9403 lol

@planestrainsdogsncars4336

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrvujadinovic9403 You've heard of a Shock Jock..this is a Shock Top.

@RWDY

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! His remarks on this car’s looks are a prime example of an Incorrect Opinion™. Just look at it! 🙃

@theraildynasty_

2 жыл бұрын

Same, I love its design too!!!.......

Customer: "Hello Autoglass, yes I would like a replacement rear window for a Citroën C6 please." Customer: "Hello?"

@burntavocado5033

3 жыл бұрын

10/10

@Scrubworks

3 жыл бұрын

Try that with a classic car with a split windscreen. Not only will they hang up immediately, they'll probably block your number.

@planestrainsdogsncars4336

3 жыл бұрын

It's actually a Saab front windscreen used in reverse ..and yes we have one or two.

@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X

3 жыл бұрын

@@planestrainsdogsncars4336 That's ingenious!

@tbrasc0

3 жыл бұрын

@@planestrainsdogsncars4336 Very interesting.

I swear petrol heads have some kind of telepathy. Every time I look at cars to buy you upload a review! love it!

@gilesward7700

3 жыл бұрын

It's called ASP, Automotive Sensory Perception.

@ts6070

3 жыл бұрын

I got ASP too although having owned an Xantia in 2002 I now know better..

@victorokeahialam8925

3 жыл бұрын

@@gilesward7700 i was looking at this car yesterday in person and online.... its too crazy man

@seanmcneill8899

3 жыл бұрын

Yesterday I was talking about this car and yes today a video shows up 😎

@KingShaf7

3 жыл бұрын

Petrolheads don’t buy shitroens, fact 🤣

My old headteacher Mr Fletcher had one of these in gun metal gray (2006-2009) until he was deposed by Mr Knowles and his 3series. Mr Knowles was all show, Mr Fletcher was the real deal.

These look quite impressive in the flesh, especially in black.

@benjaminvolant2469

3 жыл бұрын

I was just about to make the same comment

@planestrainsdogsncars4336

3 жыл бұрын

Uhh black..apart from all the washing , The clear coat always seems to get tiny scratches in it and shows up under the sunlight . White and the lighter colours avoid this.

@soylentgreen326

3 жыл бұрын

Lol l know got a black 3.0 diesel 🤣😎

@rp003.0

3 жыл бұрын

@@planestrainsdogsncars4336 yes but from a side view the tail lights look wrong on the white ones, they just blend in so well and look so much more sleek with a black body

@NeedMoarRage

3 жыл бұрын

with cream interior, it's a killer combination 👌

As a life-long Citroën fan, I pressed Like before I even watched this.

@carlgeorgtsigakis498

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. :) Though I do like and drive the occasional German car as well :)

@felipeiturreyes3385

3 жыл бұрын

So do I Pal 👍

@JP.708

3 жыл бұрын

🤦🏻‍♂️

Just saw one in the streets, the design aged so well its incredible how it subtlely stands out among big muscular agressive cars of today, it really is an echo of Citroën's magic of old... Its classy in a cool slightly alien way, absolutely blows out every high end German design in my opinion, it just got that unique fascinating factor when you look at it in the flesh.

@darodarius5196

3 жыл бұрын

Easy you, that car is personification of a mutated car.

I bought one last year as a cheap daily, and it's proving lovely.

@SacreDro

2 жыл бұрын

How reliable is it?

@SDH-g8g

2 жыл бұрын

@@SacreDro Been pretty good overall. Bought it with some faults and haven't got round to putting them all right, but the only fresh issue is a noisy drive belt idler bearing (hopefully not a cambelt tensioner!)

@Sid3300

2 ай бұрын

Cheap daily? Isn’t the roadtax like £600 a year?

Old Citroens never die, they just float off into the spheres. I sat in one of these at the Geneva Show in 2005 and it felt more like a spaceship than a car.

My Dad's last car was a 59 reg 3.0 diesel with virtually every option, all of which featured an engaging gallic quirk. The rear parking sensors were scared of exhaust smoke, the automatic wipers came on with no provocation, but never when it rained, etc. etc. I thoroughly enjoyed that car and it was a sad day when it went.

I love these... and im lucky enough to have one in black. It is so french it actually makes me better looking....but only when im in it tho🙄. Fabulous car.... 😁

These cars aged so well they look more modern now than when they came out.

@MilosCsrb

Ай бұрын

ahead of time

👏🏻👏🏻 The C6 is a great car. The tech packed into it is astounding. Adaptive suspension and active aero! It’s not a sports car... more a comfortable limousine.

@onelyone6976

3 жыл бұрын

If I’m not mistaken, the C6 used to be the personal limousine of the French president

@pb6198

3 жыл бұрын

Nice change to the drab German manufacturers

@ClassicCarDriver

3 жыл бұрын

@@pb6198 Agree - At least Citroens have a bit of personality and soul, or at least they used to.

@huwdavies6650

3 жыл бұрын

@@onelyone6976 since replaced with an armoured Peugeot 5008.

@yohansharp3040

3 жыл бұрын

@@huwdavies6650 ds7 crossback

I was attending the Mid-Atlantic Automobile Show when the announcement went out over the PA system: "the Citroen SM is the Motor Trend Car of the Year for 1972". Yep, there was a stampede for the Citroen exhibit stage and everyone received a hand-out brochure to mark the occasion. Thank you for helping me remember a time when Citroen, Peugeot and Renault were as common in the USA as Toyota and Datsun - remember Datsun? 😊

@emjayay

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, same thing as Nissan of course.

@spanishpeaches2930

Жыл бұрын

Learned to drive in a turquoise, Datsun 120Y. Great clutch i seem to remember , oddly. It was over 40 years back.

Right. Time to find proper CX and XM examples for you to test.

@gabrielpokrajac5941

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe even bx gti

@ClassicCarDriver

3 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielpokrajac5941 a Phase 2 16V BX. :)

@brianiswrong

3 жыл бұрын

CX GTi,yes please.

@Deanxm1

3 жыл бұрын

I would offer my mk1 V6 but unfortunately it’s slightly modified and on the Isle of Wight, there are a few good stock ones about, would be good to see a mk1 V6 XM reviewed

@TheLaXandro

3 жыл бұрын

And a Xantia Activa

I've always admired the willingness of Citroen to make something different. I can't help feeling they've lost thier identity under PSA group, and that's a shame. Sure they were never the prettiest cars, nor the cheapest to repair, but the big saloons were ALWAYS comfy to ride in. I'd never own one myself (except possibly the XM just for its quirkiness) but i'm always glad to see one coming the other way.

Spoiler : stage 1 opens at 40mph, shuts again when you drop below 15mph, stage 2 opens at 80mph, drops back at 60mph Also worth noting : the windows are double-glazed/double-laminate to reduce noise Head-up display can have it's position adjusted to suit your line of vision and this is tied to the seat position settings. The 'lounge pack' gives electric reclining AND heated rear seats I've got a 2.7 Exclusive with lounge pack and lane departure (my second C6) and am always pleased to see someone else enjoying one.

I loved mine . I did 140k miles and all of them made me smile . It needed constant care but was reliable . Sadly there are quite a few suspension components from the Peugeot 407 that are not up to the weight of the car and needed replacement to often .

I drive Citroen vans for work and they have been more reliable than German cars I’ve owned

@Bombastic_Spastic

3 жыл бұрын

2nd that, my c2 vts is far far more reliable than my bmw 520d

@CobnutVTS

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bombastic_Spastic my saxo vtr has been pretty reliable too!

@Bombastic_Spastic

3 жыл бұрын

@@CobnutVTS You've got a VTR? Ive got a 16v 106 Quiksilver

@Bombastic_Spastic

3 жыл бұрын

@UCTZJoa6nNZ9Q-1kT45qPnFg If its a MK4 golf that's a lie. Those things are the largest piles of shite on the road. Any other mk is alright I guess

@Bombastic_Spastic

3 жыл бұрын

@@Blackmamba12345 have you ever driven every French car around then?

Love this car. My Dad had one and it's still one of his favourites. It was his commuter and I remember the week he put 2000 miles on it. Might end up with one in the garage again some day

Since the upload.... only 2 available on autotrader. Let the bidding begin.

I would have preferred a drive after the car has been fixed tbh, but: Kudos on taking yet another Citroen on. Cool and quirky cars. Of the big Citroens my heart beats for the XM, simply because i remember being driven around in a 3,0 V6 auto, back in the day. What a lovely car that was. ..and for the looks. i do love me a XM.

So refreshing to see in comparison to the frequent german plastic we see around

They look fantastic & the ride quality is like driving on a cloud. The car guys were talking about getting one & I don’t blame them .

I had a Xantia and absolutely adored it. Really do have a C6 temptation

Always had a soft spot for a C6, there's one near me that's not moved on a driveway for 2 years+, so sad.

@onelyone6976

3 жыл бұрын

Give the owner a question if he’d be willing to sell it, if you have the possibility to buy it of course

@coombsfh

3 жыл бұрын

Plop a note yhrough the door...

@dziedziol6212

3 жыл бұрын

@@onelyone6976 I wouldn't buy a c6 that hasn't been moved for 2 years... regularly driven c6 could be a money pit, let alone the neglected one.

Always been a fan of the C6, thanks

Another amazing top quality review

had one of these for two years, alongside my DS19. Loved it, and was sad to see it go but needed a 4x4.

Oh yes! That one! Always loved, never expected a review

This is my sicret car lust! Every now and then I will be looking C6 on autotrader! I love the looks and the uniqueness of this car. But then I ride a Moto Guzzi motorcycle so I think picking my rides by their uniqueness is in my nature!

LOVE this car! Wish that Citroën would re-enter the American market as I sure would want one as I'm dying to ride in one.I definitely want a diesel engine too!

Try to have another go in it after the spheres have been replaced, if they're on their way out it'll make a world of difference

You make videos about all the cars I love, its like magic.

I have to give you props for highlighting quirky cars instead of supercars and SUVs

Had a few C5's with the Hydro suspension, and they really are a car to waft along in. Absorbs the bumps like nothing else. Hence why rolls Royce used a similar set up. Qwerky but nice to be different. Great review 👍

@kimamey

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if it's true but I heard Rolls Royce produced their suspension under licence from Citroen.

@thomasheitmann1804

Жыл бұрын

DS , CX ,XM , C 6 alles legändere Citroën

Clearly a real Citroen. Fabulous design. As a child, in the 60s I sometimes sat on the back bench of my uncle's DS. Spaceship experience for a kid!

Oh this is lovely cheers JayEmm, very very intersting.

Another fantastic quirky affordable car. This channel just keeps delivering 👍

Really love the improved camera work showing all the details.

Still love my 3.0 hdi. 😎 The one on test was a 2.7hdi with later style wheels. Mirrors were enlarged on last ones. Worst feature satnav doesn't accept postcodes.

Brilliant video jay somone brave to do a review of my favorite car I love the shape and style of them

"WAFT-A-RIFIC" - Fantastic - I love that !! ... Thanks James for making my day, and another great shirt by the way. ... Keep up the good work.

Wow, American here, seeing the differences between American and even Japanese cars of the same period to these is pretty cool. I got a 99 Ram 1500 with a 5spd and a 5.9l v8, hearing the different relative engine sizes is super interesting as well

I on the other hand really really really really love the exterior, styling wise when this thing came out in 2005 it suddenly made 5-Series, E-Class look like a 20 years old design, it was that futuristic, and probably still is.

I think the Xantia was the last proper Citroen, my dad had one of them for a while and it was absolutely brilliant, that had the hydropneumatic suspension and it was like driving a sofa.

@farmideas

2 жыл бұрын

My C5 exclusive has much the same feel, and technology. The hydro suspension but unreported in many reviews is the torque on the 160 HDi 2 litre with the 6 speed manual. Flat roads and shes happy at 40mph in top crunching along at just over 1000 rpm. Change to 3rd or 4th and it goes.

@fatfreddyfatfreddy6240

Жыл бұрын

J'espère que vous pourrez essayer une Xantia "Activa" ,avec la suspension hydropneumatique et un système de correction du roulis : la voiture est confortable comme toute bonne Citroen,mais en plus elle vire à plat, sa tenue de route est digne des meilleurs sportives.

Love this car, so quirky looking and cool. There's a an old C5 saloon which kind of looks similar and one or 2 are still kicking about that I've seen.

So cool. Even rare over here in France and Spain. If you know a good mechanic these are fabulous.

Superb review. Thank you.

The C6 has been my daily driver for over 6 years. Unless it's in the garage being fixed.

@lillexus5589

3 жыл бұрын

Do you have one with the Wi-Fi option? Does it stil work anno 2021?

@jonnygti

3 жыл бұрын

And how often is it in the garage then?

@VEC7ORlt

3 жыл бұрын

Around twice a year and around 500eu, but its a price I'm willing to pay.

@leedickenson6791

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonnygti Lets put it this way. When my garage was looking for a replacement courtesy car they asked me which I would prefer. Mostly wear and tear jobs but some big stuff in between. On average between 4 and 8 weeks a year it's with them.

@jonnygti

3 жыл бұрын

@@leedickenson6791 crikey that’s rather a lot for a normal family type car? If you told me it was a Range Rover or something like that, I’d have said that’s average. If my car is in the garage for more than 2 days a year(one for service and one for MOT) then I’ve had a bad year😂. Gotta love Toyotas 😜

We currently have a C6 3 litre diesel with Lounge Pack, what a wonderful car. Also have a DS and an SM, they are certainly relatives with good genes.

As a 5 Series driver, I can say this is uber-cool, I love it as much as an old Saab 900, but likely less resale even in Australia😁👍

The first time i saw one was very very early one morning as i drove past Euston station a black shiny one coming in the opposite direction....Must have made an impact as i remember it 15 years on

Kind of considered these a couple of years ago. Seems like values have increased quite a bit since then after looking at these again now

Damn, I've been waiting for you to review this for such a long time! I think the C6 is wonderful, gorgeous styling (apart from the wing mirrors which I swear are from a Peugeot 206), magic carpet ride, and you actually see quite a few of them up in Scotland, there's about 4 of them milling around where I live.

@ciaranm8772

3 жыл бұрын

The door mirrors are from the first generation C5

So, if 24.000 of these were made but you can't really buy one due to a handful of them being sold at any given time, that means that the people who bought them they won't put them up for sale. It's that good!

@markporthouse

3 жыл бұрын

I've had my one for 6.5 years. One of 27 petrol ones in the UK. No intention of selling it.

Such a shame they didn't make it over in the States. I love Citroën!

I miss the days of big sedans from Citroen, Lancia, Alfa Romeo even Fiat. I was thinking of getting the C6 but ended up with a Lancia Thesis.

@visionist7

3 жыл бұрын

I like the blue dials. How are the electronic door handles?

@nojustno7530

3 жыл бұрын

@@visionist7 two out of 4 work :D Maintenance is pretty sky high but that's the unicorn tax.

@visionist7

3 жыл бұрын

@@nojustno7530 I always thought the Thesis would make a cool Buick... it reminds me of a Buick for some reason.

A future classic imo....sleek & full of design details...respect...😎😎

Absolutely love these. Love them!

I tried to persuade my daughter and son in law to buy one when they were looking for a good second hand car to accommodate the growing family. Shed loads SH over here, but unfortunately they have a reputation as a grandpa's car in France, so they bought a bloody C4 Picasso instead... yawn.

@onelyone6976

3 жыл бұрын

A second gen C5 with hydractive 3+ would have also been a wonderful choice and I’m certain if they’d have given cars with hydractive 3+ a try, they wouldn’t want to go with the picasso

@oliver69cork46

3 жыл бұрын

If 'over here' means France yes there are alot for sale here but some good examples are quite expensive. Little doubt they're a beautiful car and may hold their value too

@terrificspokesman7416

3 жыл бұрын

@@onelyone6976 did the X5 come with hydractive

@cme2cau

3 жыл бұрын

@@onelyone6976 I recently bought myself a 2010 C5 2.0 HDI with Hydractive 3+. It is just so relaxing to drive. Get it on a motorway and you feel you could drive forever.

This really isnt my type of car.. but I still just want one! Love your reviews mate keep it up.

' . . .feel the lineage . . . ' - nicely put.

I remember this car tested on top gear once about how comfortable it is very rare car

Really not a fan of French cars, but big Citroëns really float my boat... Love these!

I really wish we had these here in Canada. Such a cool quirky car.

I remember hearing that the spoiler only raises up to its full height at 130 km/h or 80 mph here in Britain. So, you'd have to be going over the speed limit to get it there.

A car of such enduring deliciousness and lasting beauty. Turns my head every time I see one, and it seems like - at least where I live - they paradoxically seem to be increasing in popularity.

As always with any car I've owned and you've reviewed you are spot on about it all, nice one!. Not sure you've mentioned that the engine is the same one as most jlr cars from that era used, although jlr used it as a single turbo where the c6 has a twin turbo setup. I've owned 2 of these and would definitely have another one, it is a nice happy medium between the lexus that you reviewed a few days ago and a jag or beemer.

Thanks for the video. Really liked it. Please make a video of the unsung hero, Peugeot 607 3.0 V6. Great car for the money!

Citroens are so cool. As an American I can't wait to one day ride or even drive one.

It looks the future, as one may have imagined future cars way back in early 50-ies. I love this design.

Great Review !!!

Happy you tested this, I bought a BX 16v donor for my 205 GTI, and actually even without driving it, its quirkyness affected me. I could easily see myself dailying a C6 with great pleasure. Saxo VTS next?

A rare and eccentric car that's like a magic carpet over any road surface. It can take very heavy loads too.

Got a mk1 berlingo petrol abs love it 15 yrs old, no problems and so useful smooth quiet and frugal. Rides like it is on hydraulics. Sure cheap plastics etc but tough as hell

Love your reviews almost as much as I love old Citroens. I genuinely laughed at the golf ball line 😂 I’ve gone fully electric these days with both family cars and I often ponder which cars I would wrap up and hide from the eco-crusher. Many of them are Citroens. Any DS variant is a no brainier. But there are other less ‘classic’ ones. The BX 1.9 GTI is in there but I also have a soft spot for the much maligned XM. I listed after them and ignored beemers while I did. Great vid.

Love the quirky c6, very under rated citroen!! The usual bonkers French styling

@Blackmamba12345

3 жыл бұрын

Looks weird. No comparison to the Germans either. French reliability is another issue to cause concern.

Having had an XM I was all over this car on its release but sadly unobtainable. I remember on many occasions being around the French ambassadors car FR1 (I won't tell you where or why) he had the 3.0V6 petrol black with cream interior, which is the only colour combination to have and it works, curious looks or not. Fabulous!

@visionist7

3 жыл бұрын

Green with cream would look good too

Wife had a 57 plate 2.7 V6 Lignage. SUPERB and a very special car when it was running well. Ours very rarely did though. It was in the dealer approx. every 3 months in the 2 1/2 years we had it. Final straw was when the suspension went rock hard in Poland of all places. It was a long firm ride back to the UK. Oh ar misses. We sold it showing 46K its still going though with 108K according to the MOT checker website. We miss it but it was just too much hassle as an every day car.

Had citreons with the lifting suspension which I used frequently. Best cars ever

A great honest review

Interesting & informative video, thank you. Never been a fan of these, although I did love the CX.

Mad era of Citroen..I love wierd cars,and this is on top of my list

What a stylish motor! We haven't had Citroens over here for decades

I just bought one of these. It will go well with my CX, XM and SM :)

@georgedimitropoulos3626

3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you reviewing some left field but fundamentally unique cars

@_B.M_

3 жыл бұрын

The fact that you have a CX and SM makes me feel so jealous. Well done .. you're a lucky guy.

@carlgeorgtsigakis498

3 жыл бұрын

@@_B.M_ It's not all rosie, the SM is undergoing a total rebuild and the CX needs new paint ++. But they keep me busy at least. ;)

@gangbangmidnight841

3 жыл бұрын

@@carlgeorgtsigakis498 which one is the most comfortable of all then? I’m looking to own a Citroen as soon as possible, and all of the choices that I have really don’t help me decide! ;D

@carlgeorgtsigakis498

3 жыл бұрын

@@gangbangmidnight841 If is truely is comfortable you are looking for, then a DS :) The progression CX to XM are all a little more handling cars, if you can call a Citroen that. But compared to the to afore mentioned models, the DS does understeer a bit. But Comfort is unbeatable. DS' are also much less costly to fix and maintain.

I remember my Grandparents had a grey one of these withe the 3 litre diesel that they took my cousin and I caravanning in, it was a really comfy car!

I love the lights the most , very Art Deco .

I love that you do these quirky cars. I'd love to see you do a review on the Renault 21 Turbo, a Citroen ZX 2.0 16v, and the citroen BX GTi 16v. If you can find them. Had all 3 and loved them. Especially the R21 turbo.

I have one. 135,000 miles still going strong. just love it.

I do really really like these. Very keen on picking one up if I can get a driveway big enough. My only worry is that living in Plymouth the streets can be bloody tight. But it will be perfect for cruising out of here on long journeys to see the rellies

whilsr cruising down the motorway the other day I saw one of these for the first time in my life, and i thought "who would buy a saloon Citreon". actually impresed by this video.

That's lovely and quirky. My village has a tiny car dealership and had one for sale for months last year

@dewiprys9746

3 жыл бұрын

Tell us more please! :)

@Mouse2113

3 жыл бұрын

@@dewiprys9746sadly it's no longer there so must have sold

Your reviews are amazing. I wish Citroen stayed in the USA, as I would gladly buy this car. Maybe I’ll import one once it’s 25 years old.

It looks great with a cream and wood interior

My favourite car as a kid in the 60's and what I wanted when I grew up was a DS . But of course they had finished by then. I never really noticed the C6, but I really fancied the new C5 which had the same rear screen, and yes because of the curve it is self clearing of rain especially on the motorway. The C5 is a beautiful car like the C6 and a real pleasure to drive. I did plan to buy the C5 estate next, but Citroen stopped building C5 them for the UK market do to lack of interest. A real great shame.

The French do know how to make an unusual car that is desirable, unfortunately not often enough to offset the junk they make. Always had a weird liking for these though

@davidsanderson2960

2 жыл бұрын

I've always jokingly said that French car designers are on Acid while German car designers are on Anti depressants.

JayM. Love the C6 models even today ! If this was a French maiden, what would be seated in the luxurious front pew ? V.