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As there's quite a few driving instructors on here I thought I'd start a new thread for DS3 driving School related matters. Hope that's ok with the mods!
Hopefully it will be a good resource for other instructors as well as giving info to instructors who may be thinking of getting a DS3.
Having had my DS3 for the total of a whole month (!) here are my thoughts so far...
Generally very pleased.
Lack of storage space and cup holding space compared with my old C2 is a pain. Also the positioning of the 12v power isn't ideal as it's on the drivers side of the handbrake, so trying to have phone or tablet plugged in to charge is less than ideal.
Fuel consumption at 53mpg for driving lesson use is a little disappointing compared to the 54-56mpg I got with the C2
One month in and the alloys have not yet been scraped!
Pupils like it
Uses rod operated he-man dual controls - the fitters said He-Man cables not available for this model.
I had to hire a bog standard Corsa dual controlled car a few months ago and there is no comparison, this is miles better for lessons.
Like most modern cars, all round visibility is not great, but I can live with it.
Good adjustability for all sized pupils...
Using a standard roof sign atm but will be getting an aero style one soon. A friend with a DS3 says it has improved her fuel consumption and it looks a bit nicer too.
Hopefully it will be a good resource for other instructors as well as giving info to instructors who may be thinking of getting a DS3.
Having had my DS3 for the total of a whole month (!) here are my thoughts so far...
Generally very pleased.
Lack of storage space and cup holding space compared with my old C2 is a pain. Also the positioning of the 12v power isn't ideal as it's on the drivers side of the handbrake, so trying to have phone or tablet plugged in to charge is less than ideal.
Fuel consumption at 53mpg for driving lesson use is a little disappointing compared to the 54-56mpg I got with the C2
One month in and the alloys have not yet been scraped!
Pupils like it
Uses rod operated he-man dual controls - the fitters said He-Man cables not available for this model.
I had to hire a bog standard Corsa dual controlled car a few months ago and there is no comparison, this is miles better for lessons.
Like most modern cars, all round visibility is not great, but I can live with it.
Good adjustability for all sized pupils...
Using a standard roof sign atm but will be getting an aero style one soon. A friend with a DS3 says it has improved her fuel consumption and it looks a bit nicer too.
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