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Peugeot 605

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Peugeot 605 , now that's a cool car! My uncle had both versions, the first-gen from '89 to '94 in a '92 model (or maybe '91, but close enough), and the second-gen from '95 to 2000 in a '95 model. The first one, technically from '91, was practically a '92, considering it got registered in December. Funny thing is, its license plate was almost the same as my home phone number. Small world, huh? And let's not forget the starring role in the French film classic, especially for us car enthusiasts, Taxi 2 from '98. Now, between the two, I gotta say, my uncle's '95 model takes the cake. Fast, roomy, and comfy—what more could you ask for? Although, I bet it didn't quite match up to the comfort level of the Peugeot Limo made for the French president, Jacques Chirac, back in the day. That's a whole other level of luxury!

Citroen XM

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Citroen XM was one heck of a car back in its day, with that fancy hydropneumatic suspension and extra comfy ride that made it handle curves like a dream. These cars could lower and raise themselves dependin' on the terrain and curves. There was also a badass version called the Citroen XM Musketie r, and even a special one for the French president called the "presidential limousine." I remember ridin' with my uncle long after the Citroen XM and Peugeot 605 were outta production. Uncle was drivin' a Volvo XC90 by then, but he used to drive a Peugeot 605 Turbo some 10-15 years earlier, which was Peugeot's flagship, kinda like Citroen's. The Citroen XM came with some serious engines too, includin' hefty 2.9 and 3-liter V6 gasoline engines with 24 valves, as well as a 2-liter turbo gasoline and a 2.5-liter turbo diesel . Uncle would go on 'bout that Citroen XM Presidential Limousine made special for the French president, sayin' he'd have love...