Citroen C5 or Rover 75?

rag31

I have been searching for a new car for a few weeks now. I have quite a long list that it must fulfil and have narrowed down to two cars.

Both 02 plate, both have similar mileage, both have FSH, both are diesels and have similar mpg, both seem in good condition and both the same price!

I have looked them up on the what car reliability survey and they are within 2 places of each other, have looked around for common problems and read through owners forums etc and doesn't look like there is much between them to me.

WWYD

rodenal

Drive both and pick whichever is in the best condition. Only thing to note on the 75 is if it's a K series engine then you may need to do the headgasket at some point (it's not particularly expensive) - it may already have been upgraded though

espresso

rodenal wrote: »

Only thing to note on the 75 is if it's a K series engine then you may need to do the headgasket at some point (it's not particularly expensive) - it may already have been upgraded though

The 2 L turbo diesel engine in the Rover 75 was supplied by BMW.

rodenal

Indeed it was, didn't notice the diesel mention in op - if that's the case then yes you are k series free

mcjordi

Rover 75 over the C5 especially if the 75 is diesel as it's not a K series engine..

funkycoldribena

Personally I wouldnt have either.Mondeo is a better bet,but upto you.

sk240

funkycoldribena wrote: »

Personally I wouldnt have either.Mondeo is a better bet,but upto you.

Your joking right? the 75 is like a jag for ride etc, came top for reliability a couple of years ago.
and a mondeao is......a mondeo at the end of the day

funkycoldribena

sk240 wrote: »

Your joking right? the 75 is like a jag for ride etc, came top for reliability a couple of years ago.
and a mondeao is......a mondeo at the end of the day

Ever driven a Mondeo?

benjus

I don't think I'd go for a C5. My Dad had one a few years ago... it felt absolutely huge and cumbersome to drive, and the engine felt underpowered for the size of the car (2.0 Petrol, IIRC). He also had lots of niggling problems with the electrical systems.

jaydeeuk1

If those were the two best choices I could find, I'd probably search for the nearest bridge or skyscraper....

If driving isn't that important to you, then either will do the job

hartcjhart

agree with sk240 the 75 is a lovelly drive all the comfort of the jag without the running costs,ok not the fastest car BUT good value for money