Why is the used Citroën C6 so cheap?
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The low price of used Citroën C6 is due to higher maintenance costs in the long run. Here are the specific details about the Citroën C6: 1. Powertrain: The Citroën C6 is equipped with two turbocharged engines, a 1.6T and a 1.8T, delivering maximum power of 170 horsepower and 211 horsepower, and maximum torque of 260 Nm and 300 Nm, respectively. The transmission systems paired with these engines are a 6-speed automatic and an 8-speed automatic transmission. 2. Vehicle positioning: The Citroën C6 is positioned as a mid-to-large luxury sedan, with body dimensions of 4980/1858/1475 mm in length, width, and height, and a wheelbase of 2900 mm.
I was also puzzled by how unbelievably cheap the used Citroën C6 was when I previously considered it. As a classic French car, there are actually many reasons: Firstly, this car doesn’t sell well as a new model, and manufacturers often slash prices to clear inventory—new cars are already discounted by 30%, so the used market naturally crashes even faster. Secondly, French cars are notoriously difficult to maintain in China, with many small towns lacking specialized repair shops. Getting a replacement part can take half a month, so fewer people are willing to take them on. Another issue is fuel consumption—a 2.0T engine guzzling 12L/100km in city driving is common, and with today’s high fuel prices, who can afford that? Here’s a lesser-known fact: this car has frequent minor electronic glitches, like a blacked-out infotainment screen or false sensor alerts, and repairs can easily cost thousands. Finally, there’s the depreciation curse—after three years, the value is halved. My neighbor bought a nearly new one for 80,000 yuan last year, and this year, even listing it at 50,000 yuan drew no interest.
As someone who drove a used C6 for two years, I sincerely advise you not to just go for the low price. The car's chassis tuning is indeed comfortable, smoothing out bumps like a magic carpet, but the trade-off is terrifyingly high maintenance costs. Replacing an airbag in the air suspension system can cost over ten thousand, and regular repair shops won't even touch it. Plus, parts are all imported—waiting for a wiper motor can take two weeks. The main reason used C6s are so cheap is the steep price drop of new ones. Remember, the 2020 model launched at 280,000 yuan, but half a year later, the official price was cut by 50,000. Now, the used market is flooded with inventory cars from that time. Add to that the fact that French brands are becoming increasingly marginalized in China, and used car dealers lowball offers—someone in our car owner group couldn't even get 100,000 yuan for a three-year-old car.
