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dr.mark   
Tue Dec 22 2015, 08:33pm
Joined: Dec 17 2015
Member No: #2439
Location: Suffolk
 Hello everybody,
Seeing a colleagues C6 made me decide to upgrade from my long term 2CV.
My new aquisition is a 2008 2.7HDi Exclusive finished in Mauritius Blue with a cream interior. One owner and a full Citroen main dealer service history.
The money I saved on not going down the Audi route will be held in reserve to fund any C6 problems should they arise!!
Both Citroen UK and the servicing garage tell me a cambelt change is scheduled at 160k miles or 120 months but reading thru all of your posts suggests that 100k is more sensible so that's what I shall do when the time arrives.
I'll let you know how I get on.
Mark


2CV Dolly
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Nissan 350Z GT
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e3steve   
Tue Dec 22 2015, 09:12pm
Joined: Jan 21 2013
Member No: #1163
Location: Warsash, Hants & Palma de Mallorca, Spain
 Welcome to the forum, Mark.

Spare funds may be necessary...
Trainman   
Tue Dec 22 2015, 10:56pm

Joined: Apr 12 2010
Member No: #86
Location: Penwortham
 Without a doubt, a kitty, is a nice to have.....
tomos   
Wed Dec 23 2015, 03:42pm
Joined: Jul 09 2014
Member No: #1776
Location: United Kingdom
 Welcome Mark,
I've had 'La Dame Grise' for 18 mths now (another 08 / 2.7HDi) - have I ever regretted it? Well only once or twice, but then I just look at the car and all is forgiven. Pretty sure most C6ers will know that feeling. Get used to having more random conversations in car parks. And BL Autos in Welwyn are definitely your friends if trouble strikes.
robingc33   
Wed Dec 23 2015, 04:44pm
Joined: Aug 25 2015
Member No: #2303
Location: NW Essex
 Hi Mark,
I hope you enjoy your C6; that's quite a radical change from the 2CV!
I've only had my 06 2.7HDi Ex a few months and in my limited experience they definitely have their challenging moments (mainly financial!), but as implied previously they are such a dream and easily forgiven when going well.
I may not be too far off in NW Essex if useful; I'm on the Lexia learning curve
Robin
dsharples   
Wed Dec 23 2015, 06:17pm
Joined: May 18 2010
Member No: #119
Location: Woodbridge
 I'm in Woodbridge, and whilst I can't offer a Lexia I'm happy to offer any help and advice from 8.5 years of C6 ownership.... PM me if required. Unlike many Citroen dealers, John Grose/Citroen Ipswich do see a few C6's, mainly mine nowadays, so they can troubleshoot and repair when needed.
dr.mark   
Fri Dec 25 2015, 10:59am
Joined: Dec 17 2015
Member No: #2439
Location: Suffolk
dr.mark wrote ...

Hello everbody,
Seeing a colleagues C6 made me decide to upgrade from my long term 2CV.
My new aquisition is a 2008 2.7HDi Exclusive finished in Mauritius Blue with a cream interior. One owner and a full Citroen main dealer service history.
The money I saved on not going down the Audi route will be held in reserve to fund any C6 problems should they arise!!
Both Citroen UK and the servicing garage tell me a cambelt change is scheduled at 160k miles or 120 months but reading thru all of your posts suggests that 100k is more sensible so that's what I shall do when the time arrives.
I'll let you know how I get on.
Mark
dr.mark   
Fri Dec 25 2015, 11:04am
Joined: Dec 17 2015
Member No: #2439
Location: Suffolk
 My new next door neighbour turns out to be the service manager for a Citroen Main Dealer. He saw my C6 pull onto my drive and came round to administer the 'last rites' to me!
He has kindly said he will interrogate Lexia when back at work to see what warranty work if any has been completed and if the recalls have been addressed.
Good job I have other cars to call on.
Norman   
Sat Dec 26 2015, 09:14am
Joined: Feb 06 2011
Member No: #364
Location: Huddersfield and Torremolinos Spain
 "Last rites"?
 

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