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[@oliverlondon5246]

Before even watching this, let me guess: good buff, engine service, gearbox service, MOT, wheels refurbish, headlights buff and a few repairs. I’ve massively overspent 😂

[@TheOriginal_BigMac]

Bingo

[@clewis5220]

And a new set of plates 😂

[@damiantuttle1348]

And don't forget....." I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it" 😂😂😂😂

[@marcp108]

...and new number plates

[@TommyRogic18]

"I might keep this y'know"

[@marcuswebb21]

I remember this car from when I worked at Citroen London West it was a managers car. Enjoyed seeing it randomly pop up 👍

[@richardpay8250]

I worked in Fleet at Bath Road and remember our monthly sales meetings when we used to count sales of C6s in single figures!

[@wiggoER]

shut up damn small world 😄

[@hb4541]

Always loved the C6. I have the 3.0 C5 Exclusive Tourer, 215,000 miles. Owned it for coming up to 10 years now. Very reliable, comfortable car.

[@simonelsey]

i had a xsasra 2.0hdi estate mk1 ... beauty of a engine and so practical did over 250,000 miles .. wanted a c5 but needs changed and job

[@Ray62_145]

@@simonelsey I've got a 2003 Xsara 1.6 16v coupe, I've had it for 19 years and it's only done a shade under 47,000 miles, it's a really practical car and has never let me down, ther C6 in the video is a beautiful car and it looks like you get a lot for your money, it's a bit high in road tax but you get what you pay for

[@machineembroideryforfun]

I have the C5 X7 tourer - wonderful cars (the 2.0 HDi is less troublesome than the 3 litre "Lion' engine (oil pump failures))

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Don’t believe you.😊

[@mikescudder4621]

Love the C5 tourer! Neighbour down the street has one.... a timeless classic already.

[@michaelbushell4356]

This is the coolest car you’ve done. Get rid of one of your other cars and keep this. You’ll never have another chance.

[@machineembroideryforfun]

1000% - this is a future collectors car for sure!

[@FTFLCY]

Totally agree.

[@milesromanus7041]

​@@machineembroideryforfunYes, the last true Citroen

[@RMN-j9e]

@@machineembroideryforfun Could not agree more, once it is gone you regret it.

[@jdee4763]

agree

[@robjohnson7806]

I know a lot of dealers who would not quibble at putting it up for 3995 and half of them wouldn't go the whole hog and fix all the issues. Bravo Sir. On more saved.

[@gib321]

First Notre Dame and now this C6. Magnifique!

[@DraftySatyr]

Are you trying to say that this is like driving around in a cathedral?

[@behnambabaknia6843]

It's a shame cars like this aren't made anymore, people can talk shit about French cars all they want but undeniably they made unique hate it or love it cars and dared to do things differently when most other manufacturers played it safe. This car is a perfect example of that, or how about the Renault Avantime.

[@alancobbin]

Or a VelSatis👍

[@c11yan]

They are only for French market!

[@behnambabaknia6843]

@@c11yan what?! Who told you that nonsense? At the very least these were available all over Europe not just in France.

[@Luckyjo21]

DS DS9 is quite interesting, less than 150 of them were sold here

[@PaulDnb]

The majority of new cars are made like this, they are all just as ugly 😂

[@Ragna___]

That rear screen alone is a reason to like this car

[@mannywilliams6409]

To quote somebody somewhere," the French follow no one and no one follows the French". Thats why they made some interesting cars.

[@petersmith7126]

I don't know about that ...> Rolls Royce and Bentley used the Citroen hydraulic suspension system

[@MK-ly3gk]

"Interesting" .. is one way to put it lol. I admit that they made some good suspension parts but that's about where the fun ends.

[@Balrog2005]

@@MK-ly3gk Well French car industries still sold millions of cars everywhere since WW2 and still resist today... meanwhile others... I mean there is no miracle, they did more that good suspension at least for some decades...

[@emjayay]

The NPR (US public radio) car guys years ago were talking to a French car owner said every car company takes apart the other's cars and copies. But the French don't copy anyone and no one copies the French. So they recommended finding a mechanic named Pierre. There haven't been any French cars imported into the US for decades even though Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) in the US owns Peugeot/Citroen. I don't know why they haven't given a couple of those a facelift to be Dodges or Chryslers and then make them here (or Canada or Mexico).

[@brianbiggs8550]

Some shit hot F1 engines too.

[@mark1968]

Gosh this brings back memories from a previous job when I used to deliver cars to clients. I delivered one of these to a client in Scotland. Flew to Marseille and drove it back all the way up to Scotland. Beautifully silky smooth car as I recall. Oodles of power. I delivered hundreds of cars and only a few stick in my mind to this day. The C6 being one. Wonderful car. Thank you for the video.

[@scrubplaceholder6216]

I got a neighbour down the street with a C6 v6 diesel. It is such a cool car. Nobody knows how special they are. The last real Citroën.

[@gordonbarnes8229]

Lived in France for 16 years 2004-2020 and owned several Citroens - all reliable and comfortable. The C6 was purchased by French industry chiefs as well as used by Government ministers.- Their opposite number in UK would automatically never want to be seen in a Citroen and so they buy a BMW or Merc instead - without realising that the Citroen suspension system used on the C6 has also been adopted by Rolls Royce & Bentley! Now back in UK my main family motor is a Citroen Spacetourer 7 seater which I take back to France on holiday twice a year - 56 MPG. I love it! This C6 from Matt would be a great car for someone as long as they can steer clear of the charges for driving in restricted city areas.

[@davidroche8010]

The quality is also evident compared to the usual Audi/Bmw dross.

[@malcolmtrevorclegg9920]

And mercedes (Suspension)

[@richardlionheart3965]

£750 for what ended up as a no advisories C6! that is brilliant, you jammy get. Great engine, high end Jags and PSA used them. I had a C5 Exclusive which is pretty much the same thing underneath and it was totally reliable. So glad you got to have one at last.

[@red00eye]

Great engines in a 'has your crank snapped yet?" sort of way

[@nathanstevful]

Shame it will cost almost a grand a year in road tax.

[@richardlionheart3965]

@@red00eye life is full of risk. what you save on purchase cost you can put toward maintenance.

[@Luckyjo21]

Think the more basic 2.2 Hdi engine in them were more reliable

[@TheGalifrey]

@@red00eye The 2.7 is fine, it's the 3.0 that snaps cranks.

[@red00eye]

That £710 VED is a killer

[@gegwen7440]

+ what are new Masters will do now that they can push their net twaddle agenda.

[@bappybumbam]

The sole reason I didn't get one

[@andymaidment111]

See also most Saabs. Bastards.

[@WestfieldFreshAir]

It's criminal really, penalizing those that can't afford a newer car. Far better to keep an older car running than scrap a good car.

[@leenevin8451]

Co2 is definitely increased by scraping cars

[@RD-qp3mu]

Road tax killled this car. It is a beautiful car and Will be super smooth over the bumps.

[@bdeithrick]

Tax killed it in Ireland too I ran it on €95 taxi tax. lol😅. Needed all the money to fix it

[@johnnunn8688]

Which is why it was used to follow the nags.

[@someonebald2022]

A car like that would be a good classic Wedding car for those that don't want to go the usual Roller/Limo route.

[@johnginty2715]

All that rear leg room it would be perfect!!!

[@chucky2316]

😂

[@FROOB202]

It might do the job fine but no one will book a Citroen lol

[@derekgibson9834]

A future classic . Nice looking car. I'm sure a Citroën fan will be delighted to waft around in it. It has to be worth 4 k.

[@javigar133]

Keep It! That car represents the end of and era when the French made unique luxury cars. It is not only rare and quorky, It is one of the most confortable Cars ever made

[@jonathancost4927]

Regarding the service history, it looks like the servicing garage hasn’t stamped the book so the owner has simply written in the details based on the invoice. Wasn’t the gearbox either, just the electrovalve blocks in the gearbox.

[@tardeliesmagic]

Saw a car on ebay for sale,the seller wrote on the service stamps when the oil/service was done 🤣🤣🤣 No history/paperwork to back it up either. 🙃 Described a FSH 🙄

[@rickyp9386]

I was thinking the same, fastidious previous owner has just filled it in for his own personal record

[@lukemallory7832]

@@tardeliesmagic I also write in the service book when any work was done, as I'm the one doing it. It does happen.

[@HostileButHonourable]

Stamps mean Nothing. The only valid service record is the Garage works parts and labour sheets.

[@warwickscram1656]

That isn't a ski hatch, it's for transporting le extra big baguette.

[@grid212]

Thank goodness they fitted those additional 12v cigarette adapters in the front. Now the whole family can light up a Gitanes Blonde on those long family road trips to the emphysema clinic.

[@c11yan]

@@grid212 it is the sign of a lunatic owner

[@Netsuni]

Bahahaha

[@johnlesoudeur3653]

Those were the days...when you could get an appointment at a clinic.

[@workpc123]

Hardly ever see a French person smoking these days. Of course I've only lived here for 32 years. On the other hand I was in England for Christmas week and people were clogging every pub doorway and supermarket entrance. Forgotten how bad it smells.

[@huwd2292]

“A car designed for Noel Coward.” Fabulous, the quip and the car.

[@vonsauerkraut]

This would be just the right car to do a road trip through France Matt.👍

[@machineembroideryforfun]

I'm heading back to the UK from France in my C5 this week for Xmas - 1600km and I have no worries about doing it in a 16 year old car with 265,000 km :)

[@davidfaulkner7702]

They really are a great car to drive on a French autoroute

[@andrewlindley837]

Crikey.....Im amazed at how much love there is for the C6 in all the comments. Thought it was only Citroen nerds who appreciate such wierdness. The last true Citroen was the CX (1974 -1991).....development costs for the GS ,SM and CX led to bankruptcy so Peugeot took over in 1975. Still astonished by my CX which Ive had 11 years and admire my BX daily. Vive la difference.

[@Matu007]

Peugeot took over in 1975 but Citroen still got to develop their own thing, hydropneumatics, and C6 is nothing like any Peugeot

[@igormac88]

That Top Gear challenge was epic! It was against a 5 series, to show the quirkyness of Citroën and the smoothiness of the suspension.

[@leenevin8451]

They used a Sport 5 series

[@igormac88]

@leenevin8451 with the harsher setting for maximum disparity and camera shaking 😆

[@lorddarlo6194]

​@@leenevin8451Yeah but wasn't this of the era that all BMW's came with Run Flat Tyres, Now a days you can get them Optional, most do but there are a few 5 Series M Sport Estates without them that aren't ex Police Cars either

[@justinsamuels5516]

Stunning car. As someone who drove a C4 Grand Picasso (also bought from West London Citroen) till 150000 miles, French cars are misunderstood - treat them like a mistress - they need to be spoilt, need looking after really well, and if you own one have a contingency fund to fix everything that will go wrong - but if you do this, they will last years and you will love their flair! I so want this, but it would not fit my current family lifestyle (I have a 5008 now)! A great to drive down to your French cottage in the summer!

[@catherineatkinson1729]

It looks presidential. Just need little flags on front fenders.

[@caveman1334]

Prefere a geisha....😂 Oil, petrol and DRIVE

[@tradeplatetravels]

I got to drive one of these as a brand-new car, at a Citroen press launch event! Weirdly I remember feeling disappointed they hadn't included their new-fangled, fixed-centre style steering wheel they had on the C4. I thought it would have added a dimension of quirkiness to a relatively sensible interior, to complement the overtly avant-garde exterior styling. Seems a bit nit-picky of me now. But I also remember the supremely smooth ride and the sheer size of the thing! The C6 will become a classic for sure, truly a one-of-a-kind car. Thanks for showing us around!

[@philward53]

Fixed centre steering wheel thing is not newfangled if I understand what you mean. Our ID19 had it in about 1962 and it's possible it was in the original DS, along with one wheel nut, indicator switch in the middle of the console (to allow the front passenger to operate them ? And of course they were not self-cancelling), ability to adjust the timing from inside the car (useful for driving at different altitudes) etc. etc.

[@trevorburch3421]

Great memory lane vid Matt!! I love Citroens, I’m on my 4th C3 Picasso…now the auto petrol….sure they’re quirky, but in a world of faceless lookalike motors, they stand out. I’d rather be different than just conform! vive la difference!!!

[@frequentclearance9641]

Glad you like them, to me they are the epitome of bland design though.

[@David-z4y2c]

Mileage is legit, 48,134 km = 29,909 miles which is a perfect fit based on the previous and following records. An interesting find, if only for its rarity. But as you said repeatedly it is 'weird', 'odd', or as we rosbifs say 'French'...😉

[@khalidacosta7133]

Battery was low and dials reverted to kilometers. Happens on my 407 when battery is knackered!

[@petemommo9622]

@@khalidacosta7133 Or the owner took it across the Channel, switched to kms and forgot to revert to mls.

[@homeslice99]

I hate the fact that a car like that costs over £700 a year in road tax, seems so arbitrary. You could argue buying a used car and saving it from the scrapper is more efficient than running a less efficient engine.

[@kabukidreamboy]

I agree, totally criminal to charge so much road tax for a cheap run around, we need someone sensible in charge of setting a fair price.

[@terminallyinquisitive1731]

@@homeslice99 its all about emissions...it is crazy as running an old clean diesel for example to 150k miles is way better for emissions than buying a new green hybrid or electric which has a huge upfront carbon footprint and with less than a 10 year battery life questionable battery recycling options

[@Coordinator61]

700 pounds i wish we would pay that in the netherlands. We pay 2500 euros a year for a diesel like this.

[@adewilliams8]

Correct

[@mnshp7548]

@@Coordinator61 really?, im so sorry for you guys did not realise it is that much, how much would a small petrol be ?

[@MarkSmith-io3qd]

If you’re planning on keeping it Matt I can recommend a couple of Citroën specialists, Dave Ashworth Citroen in Blackpool, or BL Autos in Welwyn Garden City who are a C6 specific specialist.

[@alex-w7q]

Busy are they?

[@TheSimonhammond]

​@@alex-w7qWhat does that mean?

[@OceansEleven-sd8wf]

One of the loveliest cars I have ever seen. I wouldn’t be selling it. Very rare car indeed. 😊

[@coops1964]

I think its hideous

[@MisAnnThorpe]

@@coops1964 But then you do support Blackburn Rovers!

[@justinlinnane8043]

These have become crazy value future classics. Had five Citroen CX's and three Xm's ( including a black V6) so have always hankered after the C6 . Time to pounce I think !! Great video . Thanks !

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

My last XM was the V6 petrol. We currently have a 1986 CX. I always have a big citoren in the stable

[@ewaldmaas5790]

I previously owned and operated this vehicle until its mileage exceeded our business operational limits. I regret not retaining it for personal use; it was an exceptional daily driver, a truly unique and uncommon asset, unlike typical vehicles.

[@nevermore891]

It’s gone to a good home, I bought it and have a DS and a Xantia

[@ewaldmaas5790]

@nevermore891 I'm looking for a DS as my next daily driver, maybe hybrid. Traded Europe for West Africa, so maintenance will be a DIY adventure.

[@drummondscar3264]

​@@nevermore891I think that I have seen this car before - I borrowed it from Alan Lloyd (MD of Citroen West London) for a couple of weeks before I bought a secondhand 2.2 exclusive. The C6 is one of the world's best ...oh, I own a Xantia (Activa) and a DS, as well.

[@nevermore891]

@ cool. I’ve not picked it up yet but looking forward to it going to my black Citroen collection, my DS is due to be on the road in spring after major restoration 👍🏽

[@drummondscar3264]

@@nevermore891 Mine too- I have a 68 DS21 semi, which has had a new or replacement everything. It's the only rust free DS (!), because it was off the road for 40 years, in a garage in France.

[@PuddingPeep-fs1kw]

I had a new one of these as a company car - I didn’t get to choose what I was having this time around and it replaced a Bmw E39 525d I had stacked loads of miles on which I loved, When it turned up I thought yuk - However in just over a year and 45k miles I didn’t want to see it go when the new car came - Fantastic old wafter Those number plates will clean up with a gentle buff and pop some new screws and caps in and jobs a good un. Enjoyed the video Matt !

[@philtowle4683]

They could buff the plates when they do the lights!

[@AaronRandolphChen]

This is one of my all-time favorite cars. To me, it just looks gorgeous! Nothing else looks like it. Sadly, I have never been able to try one because they never came to this country. What a timeless beauty!

[@a11csc]

i am not jealous Matt,honestly im not jealous,i really must tell myself i am not jealous Matt

[@johntamlyn6383]

😂

[@arthurraymond6239]

😂😂😂

[@jeremyrichards8327]

I may be wrong but I think Citroen owners are a special breed who genuinely appreciate what these cars offer and consequently look after them. I had a coupleof C5's and as a long distance comfortable means of transport covering the UK I couldn't fault it. The diesel engines are gutsy as well.

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

From back when I just loved Citroens 👍👍👍 Such a cool car!

[@ianwalters11]

I love your positivity Matt. I’ve paused the video at 16 minutes so I’ll see after typing this if the car was a good buy. I’d be thinking doom and gloom with the dodgy sounding starter and groaning steering but yes if that’s all that’s wrong no big deal. You then checked all the electrical gizmos and they work a charm, cars tidy, good history, so should be a good one. The people who listen to that type of music on the radio I don’t see them being Citroen drivers. My gut feeling is more is lurking under the bonnet, let’s see if I’m right or wrong lol EDIT -glad my gut feeling was wrong, congrats on dropping on a nice car. Lovely interior for the age it’s been loved by its previous owner clearly. Cant remember the last one I saw one of these on the road. Sure it will serve its new owner very well for many years to come.

[@Tigermoto]

Always loved the C6. Never considered buying one but absolutely adore big Citroens. Not sure there's a more comfortable car.

[@apscoradiales]

They say old Cadillacs used to ride nice...wafting along like a cloud.

[@jessevanmierle5752]

@@apscoradiales Having being a passenger in a 1974 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz with the 8.2L V8, i can certainly say they drive like you're on clouds! with a amazingly soft leather electric controlled couch where you sink into with legroom for days and the low rumbling of the humongous V8 in front, i have never experienced anything as comfortable so far yet

[@aapddd]

1978 Cadillac eldorado owner here. Yes they are very comfortable, and the V8 noise !! It’s no match for hydropneumatic suspension though !

[@malphadour]

The condition of that interior was incredible - the last owner has really taken care of it. All the buttons were still white and not worn on that centre console - they normally look like trash on a car of that age.

[@jacksonpool6336]

What a tremendous automobile

[@MrFlyingguy]

"I shall tell my mechanic, no i will ask, i only ask " still as respectful at half a million subs as you were at 20k.... i bet on the right horse back then, and stand by it today!

[@paulmarsh5856]

Interesting purchase Mat - Yes, they are good cars and very much sought after, even here in France !!! And, your Pink Hoody really does suit you - it brings out your highlights !!!

[@schizo0223]

I remember being picked up in these when I visited our factory in France. Never been in a Citroen, but it was pleasantly charming. Quirky. Definitely not the typical German, British, or Japanese idea of a luxury car I was used to. The weirdest thing was, at the time I thought it would be a hatchback...but when it was time to load my luggage...it wasn't. The rear window was the craziest thing I have ever seen.

[@davidsewell3745]

Now this is a cool french car, nice find matt, such a good looking car

[@ScotchNWry]

I love proper Citroens. They did everting differently and focused on comfort. This is at the end of the glory days but still a terrific car.

[@basingstokedave4292]

i owned a citron xm . was like driving a sofa with all extras what a car in is time

[@jemshaw]

I owned one of these magnificently mad machines, and by God I miss it. Late 1957, it came with HUD, lane departure warning, digital panel, pop-up rear spoiler and a front passenger seat that could be adjusted by le president in la banquette arrière when he fancied more foot room. If I had somewhere to keep it, I'd buy another one in a heartbeat. This is undoubtedly a future classic.

[@markstott6091]

9'36".. Those bush mounts are for the front suspension and they're almost certainly from the equivalent Peugeot 407 and therefore wrong. If they need replacing, you should watch UpnDown's playlist on fixing and running his. You need a unique (and French only) computer to set up the ride height properly otherwise it will throw up errors. Aside from that (and the crank snapping Ford V6, and no room at all under the bonnet) great car. I'd kill for one!

[@oojimmyflip]

You can buy a cloned lexia for your laptop relatively cheap at about £150.00 and it will scan faults and do everything a Citroen approoved one will do.

[@helipeek2736]

That warms my heart that you’ve saved a truly wonderful car. The world is a better place knowing that’s it’s wafting along somewhere emitting a joie de vivre with its suspension giving a garlic shrug to our poorly maintained road. Encore, encore.

[@DraftySatyr]

A 'garlic shrug'? Or a Gallic one?

[@helipeek2736]

@ have you ever spent time in a Frenchman’s car?

[@vickybatchelor6858]

Wow! They didn't manufacture/sell many of these C6's. Great find! Luxury with unique styling. Thoroughly enjoying these extraordinary cars you're bringing to your channel 😁

[@GoodFoodShared]

By total coincidence, I saw a C6 on the road on Sunday, haven't see one in a decade or more and today your video pops up! 😆

[@SteeeveO]

I'd love that, with some private plates....but the VED is the killer!

[@18_rabbit]

*"such a geek... love me-self" is the correct form. You ARE the man, and there is no doubt about it! Style, intelligence, grace, charm, heart, passion, and other great attributes! I never compliment men, but you really warrant it!

[@danpaul4975]

It's possible a previous owner has gone through the receipts for work done, and wrote them into the service book themselves to basically have the records all in one place in a timeline.

[@cicerotwo]

I've put my pound on this weekend's lotto and "when" my numbers come up I'll be straight around to make you an offer you can't refuse for your "French barge"! 🤣. Beautiful car and when it's in the office car park it never be mistaken for one of the hundreds of identical "plastic fantastics" surrounding it and it was the most "tamed" of the true Citroen cars as against their very own versions of the plastic fantastics which all car manufactures now churn out...a gorgeous car for some lucky owner.

[@MarkSmith-io3qd]

Love my hydropneumatic Citroen’s. Currently own a BX 16 Valve Gti, an XM and a gloriously basic but waftastic 2002 C5 which I bought for £800 two years ago. 😎

[@vedggie]

Has a BX with the1.9. Litre engine and I liked it more than I thought I would.

[@brentgilmore3281]

WOW MATT! It looks fantastic! That, my dear friend, is one hell of a transformation!

[@fatbelly27]

Should we send out a search party for the WonderGrip van?

[@JeffPower-dv3zl]

❤😂🎉😊

[@devenair681]

A chap turned up last week to collect a bicycle I had sold him in a C6. As you say, very rare. His was a 2012 3.0 litre model owned from new. I asked him to let me know if he ever decided to sell it or leave it to me in his will. 🙂 A great car that is not appreciated by the masses. ,🤷

[@richardkennedy2067]

What happened about the power steering issue? Another great video by the way.

[@Matu007]

It was probably low on the LDS hydraulic oil. It's suspension and power steering share the same oil and tank.

[@johnpirie3800]

@@Matu007 Yeh, I think your right with that one. The Xantia was the same. The suspension and steering were the same, I believe.

[@jessevanmierle5752]

@@johnpirie3800 Same with the XM and SM

[@paulstoakes466]

@@Matu007 LHM

[@maxkendal5152]

C6 was so ahead of it's time. lane keeping reminders, parking space monitors, heads up displays, double glazing and maintenance costs to make your eyes water. I had a C5 with the same engine and almost every call to my mechanic headed towards 4 figures. 11 mpg round town but I love the old big Citroens!

[@TheSaabClinicUK]

The problem is the PSA V6. Both Renault, Peugeot and Citroen have ceased all parts manufacture for this engine. So there are no "main dealer spares". They have plastic cam covers with an integrated seal. You cannot buy this seal separately and have to buy the entire cam cover to stop the non-stop oil leaks. Except you cannot buy them anymore. We had 2 of these and had to scrap both cars as i just could not get the parts.

[@christophertudball]

Is this not a Jag engine??

[@TheSaabClinicUK]

@christophertudball Err no, its the PSA 3.0 V6 24v.

[@liamkilroy9478]

​@@TheSaabClinicUK The one in this video is the 2.7HDI/TDV6 from Jag/Land Rover. I believe the earlier models were the 3.0 French engine

[@george_CJ]

I have not watched your channel in a long time, but asked you years ago when will you get a C6 - sure enough the algorithms remembered me and your channel popped up in my fees. I used to own a C6 and loved it, still dream about it. You brought up good memories. Thanks!

[@gregsanders8498]

In 2008 boughta year old ex demo one for £20k. Did the Stelvio Pass in it. Comfy and tremendously stable car. HUD too.

[@chrisoncars4879]

Nice to see a C6 on the chanel. I was parked behind that very C6 with my own C6 at the French car day at Oulton Park a couple of months ago, nice to see it's had some attention.

[@davidbillberg2203]

Nice. There it is. The C6.

[@khrisbharath752]

The moment I saw the thumbnail, that Top Gear piece that you mentioned popped into my head as well. The concave rear screen and the plush ride, I can never forget how the 5 Series (E60) handled that test. Handsdown, a future classic in the making and at 750 quid for a limousine that former French presidents (Chirac & Sarkozy) once rode in, the C6 has some pedigree compared to other Euro boxes from the time.

[@stephenfleischer7231]

Cooler than a polar bears toenails. Love it!

[@moedeeb]

Owned one for around 5 years and loved it . Perfect wedding car for my daughter’s big day. Sadly became too expensive to maintain and tax. I miss it.

[@MasonGibbs17]

I have an unhealthy addiction to this channel and its making me want to start a used car dealership. What u don't realise is thst ur making more competitors, victim of your own success

[@peterfinkill8098]

And Matt does a course on how to be a used car dealer.

[@gordon7470]

£3995 seems very reasonable if not cheap for such a prestige car in excellent condition? Road tax is its downside though. Keep the vids coming Matt, love ‘em💯👌

[@angusmacdonald5300]

Not un but deux cigarette lighters in the back! Such luxury!

[@colincleary8669]

Don't normally like French cars but that is beautiful matt and is surely a car that should be garaged and used in good weather I think that's a future classic to be honest and a good investment great video matt 👍

[@PJH67]

Pity about the road tax, I guess this means there'll be even fewer on the road in the coming years.

[@tygraig2721]

I've had two Citroen XMs. Without doubt the best ride and most comfortable mileage eaters I've experienced. Superb caravan towers with the oleopneumatic suspension.

[@angusmacdonald5300]

20:42 the first time I drove my Citroen BX from Glasgow to Edinburgh, it was so floaty, I felt seasick! I got used to it and loved it eventually!

[@DM-dq1mh]

The laminated windows actually do a great job in noise reduction, have a C5 exclusive with them😀

[@alancobbin]

Up N Down is smiling I bet lol 👍

[@stephandolby]

Probably for the fact there's one running, and not for the fact his is poorly. :(

[@hannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

still obsessed with this era citroen. if only theyd bring this design back

[@dominicedwards9117]

Sadly it’s the nasty road tax that kills all of these kind of cars

[@dr.plutonus1496]

I had a 2.2 C6 manual for five years from 2007 as my company car - even then, that configuration was rare on what was already a rare vehicle. If memory serves, Citroën only sold around 950 rhd C6s in the UK. I adored that car. All my company colleagues were Beemer bores & Audi acolytes & I got a fair dollop of grief from them over my unusual choice. When I had to give it back after its contract was complete we'd done 160,000 virtually flawless miles together & I damn near wept when we parted company.😢

[@AntJoseph_]

What a fabulous machine!

[@tonyurmate]

What an absolute beautiful French car ❤ I've owned 3 French cars in the past myself. I once bought a Peugeot 407 sw , petrol car that was extremely thirsty and I bought a diesel 407 that was way more economical. I also owned a 2003 xsara Picasso and even though it looked like an Easter egg , it wasn't a bad car. As a guy on KZbin said , calling it a Picasso was like calling your dad sexy 😅 Anyway, keep those videos coming and wishing you and yours a very happy Christmas from Ireland

[@UnusSedLeo-w5l]

That's just a dream of a nightmare, that C6. Wouldn't dare to own it, but envy the people who do.

[@peterg6677]

Beautiful looking car, still looks modern, you never mentioned the loud steering and what was done to cure, bravo

[@pavo45]

what was up with the power steering then? and the HUD ?

[@paulvergara4083]

Best car I've ever owned. Was a real beauty being a tradie its not ideal and only have two car garage. My little 6 year old absolutely adored that car.

[@thomasfrancis5747]

Twin rear cigarette lighters - luxury but imagine the haze of Gauloises...

[@emjayay]

I had a 40+ year old 1962 Lincoln. Four ashtrays and lighters. When I got it I had to use the upholstery tool on a "steam" carpet cleaner on the entire headliner to turn it from gray to blue. And the carpets too to get the smell out. I remember pouring out buckets of black water from the tank.

[@erniefoster7116]

I have a bit of a soft spot for Citroens and this one is a beauty. Nice work Matt. I couldn’t do your job because I would want to keep all the cool cars you get in.

[@Margot_est_douce.]

How come you're not viral yet?!

[@Greeneyes3005]

Saw one of these refuelling last summer… and i was seriously impressed … lovely looking car… the one I saw had a lovely cream leather interior … I’d love one… yup you should definitely keep it!! 👍

[@Black_Templar_Marshal]

Has he massively overspent? Wait and see lol

[@user-uq7io2os3r]

It's French so yeh 😉👍

[@gbtivbay]

in 2006 Citroen Bath Road Slough was not a dealership, it was head office only. So it was serviced at Head office of Citroen UK by the company fleet team and the training service team. Probably belonged to a manager in head office. I reckon those plates are a later edition, london west bought it or repaired it at 2 years old i reckon. Would of had Slough CITROEN UK plates on it at first.

[@adepyle7904]

I’m with you on this one mate. Had a lift off a mate who worked for Citroen from South to West Wales when the car was brand new. Loved it then and still do. 👍👍

[@markcamborne4219]

Great video - I luv the passion you have bringing rare (but not silly, expensive models) back into life. Who’d have thought a Citroen, with 150k miles on it being as rust and trouble free. Well done Matt.

[@9wowable]

13:38 In the 3 years I've watched your channel, that's the first time I've seen a garage I recognise. Afonwen Autos, now Gallaghers Garage on the Denbigh-Mold Road!! Literally in the middle of nowhere, surprising outside of a hamlet called, Afonwen! North Wales car.

[@lewisbrown51]

That’s a keeper Matt…. You’ll regret selling. It’s so rare and cool, will be a future classic and for the cost (vs profit) on this occasion isn’t worth selling on…. No one else will have one, almost total exclusivity and you’ll never get another…. Keep it, keep it, keep it (can you tell I feel a bit strongly about this 😂)