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I'm new to the forum. I'm a driving instructor,I lease my car for teaching, and the last 5 have been Peugeot convertibles (two 307cc's, and I'm on my third 308cc). Unfortunately they're not making a convertible version of the new 308 so I have to change my car. The Eos is too expensive, and I'm not keen on the Megane, so I've found myself looking at the DS3 Cabrio. I've always liked the look of the DS3, and although not a full convertible, there are a few benefits over a full cabrio, so I think it's what I'll get.
I'm looking at a DStyle 1.6 e-hdi 90 Airdream with the optional 'Auto Signature' pack (active city brake and auto lights, wipers, climate etc) and I like the look of the white dash. I'm guessing this is a detuned version of the 1.6 e-hdi 115 engine in my Peugeot and I've even really pleased with it's smoothness. Can't find anywhere if the DS3 has stop start but I'm assuming it has? Also not sure about an arm rest - I use it all the time in my Peugeot as it's away from the handbrake, but I'm guessing in a smaller car it would get in the way, and I'm mainly driving in towns. I quite like the new lights, but as an option they're too expensive - options just get added onto the cost of the lease with no account of the resale benefit at the end. I could always buy some and re-sell them once the car is returned. I've got standard SatNav in the 308cc which has been useful - bit disappointed the exact same system in the Citroen is £1050 so I'll be using my iPhone!!
My main question is regarding the back window in the DS3 Cabrio. I've not sat in one yet (hope to this weekend) but I know the window isn't that wide, but it looks reasonably deep, so I'm hoping the visibility is OK (unless the roof is right back!). I was wondering how the window fairs when it rains. I use rain repellent on my 308cc but it obviously has a boot - I'm a bit concerned in the wet in the Citroen, the back wheels will flick water on to the rear window causing poor rear vision.
I wonder if anyone could let me know their experience.
I'm new to the forum. I'm a driving instructor,I lease my car for teaching, and the last 5 have been Peugeot convertibles (two 307cc's, and I'm on my third 308cc). Unfortunately they're not making a convertible version of the new 308 so I have to change my car. The Eos is too expensive, and I'm not keen on the Megane, so I've found myself looking at the DS3 Cabrio. I've always liked the look of the DS3, and although not a full convertible, there are a few benefits over a full cabrio, so I think it's what I'll get.
I'm looking at a DStyle 1.6 e-hdi 90 Airdream with the optional 'Auto Signature' pack (active city brake and auto lights, wipers, climate etc) and I like the look of the white dash. I'm guessing this is a detuned version of the 1.6 e-hdi 115 engine in my Peugeot and I've even really pleased with it's smoothness. Can't find anywhere if the DS3 has stop start but I'm assuming it has? Also not sure about an arm rest - I use it all the time in my Peugeot as it's away from the handbrake, but I'm guessing in a smaller car it would get in the way, and I'm mainly driving in towns. I quite like the new lights, but as an option they're too expensive - options just get added onto the cost of the lease with no account of the resale benefit at the end. I could always buy some and re-sell them once the car is returned. I've got standard SatNav in the 308cc which has been useful - bit disappointed the exact same system in the Citroen is £1050 so I'll be using my iPhone!!
My main question is regarding the back window in the DS3 Cabrio. I've not sat in one yet (hope to this weekend) but I know the window isn't that wide, but it looks reasonably deep, so I'm hoping the visibility is OK (unless the roof is right back!). I was wondering how the window fairs when it rains. I use rain repellent on my 308cc but it obviously has a boot - I'm a bit concerned in the wet in the Citroen, the back wheels will flick water on to the rear window causing poor rear vision.
I wonder if anyone could let me know their experience.
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