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Hi all. I've been lurking here a couple of weeks so thought I'd register and introduce myself.
I've been on a right old journey to get here - on the verge of ordering a DS3.
I've had my current car for twelve years which I bought brand new and I've been looking for it's replacement for at least nine years! For one reason or another though I've never managed to get around to it. Maintenance costs are now starting to increase though and as I spend a fair amount of time driving between Nottingham and Cornwall, I thought it was high time I put my hand in my pocket and bought something.
I first noticed a DS3 on the A30 when I was returning from Cornwall. It had a real presence on the road. I didn't manage to get a very good look though - it was in a hurry!
In the last few months I've been to look at a wide variety of cars, Civic Type Rs, Seat Leons, Minis and so on until I finally remembered that stunning little car I saw on the A30. Off to the Citroen dealer I went and was sold on a DS3.
Initially I was looking for a decent used but the spec I wanted (then) was in short supply so started toying with the idea of buying a new one. That was until last week when I read a few posts on here relating to quality issues. One post linked to a review on Honest John which listed all kind of dramas including unfinished paintwork. It felt like at that point I was back to the drawing board and started once again looking at Civics, Minis and now the Audi A1.
I went out yesterday and sat in an A1 - I hated it. I sat in a used Mini (new ones are too expensive) - it was ok but not in good shape. I sat in a DS3 - loved it....again.
I'm sold again then. So at least I have the vehicle narrowed down, now all I have to do is decide between the DSport petrol or diesel. Whilst I do have occasional 300 mile trips to Cornwall and back, I don't do a lot of other mileage. So whilst the economy of the diesel would be great for the long journeys, would that be at the expense of the fun I could have with the petrol.
Once I've decided on the engine, it's just the toys left. I've decided I now don't want the factory sat nav. I would like the folding mirrors and other goodies that come with the City Signature but looking at the options pack spreadsheet I downloaded from here earlier, it appears that this removes the USB socket. I thought from what I'd read on other posts that you only lost the USB if you chose the sat nav.
City Signature is listed as "Automatic digital air conditioning + Automatic illumination of headlamps + Automatic rain-sensitive windscreen wipers + Electrically heated and folding door-mirrors + Interior mood lighting + Electrochrome rear view mirror + Rear parking sensors + Front central armrest. (NO USB socket)"
I have an iPhone and quite fancied being able to hook it up through USB so I just have to decide if the advantages of the other goodies outweigh that loss.
At least I know what colour I'd like - I'm going for white with a black roof and black wheel........I think!
I've been on a right old journey to get here - on the verge of ordering a DS3.
I've had my current car for twelve years which I bought brand new and I've been looking for it's replacement for at least nine years! For one reason or another though I've never managed to get around to it. Maintenance costs are now starting to increase though and as I spend a fair amount of time driving between Nottingham and Cornwall, I thought it was high time I put my hand in my pocket and bought something.
I first noticed a DS3 on the A30 when I was returning from Cornwall. It had a real presence on the road. I didn't manage to get a very good look though - it was in a hurry!
In the last few months I've been to look at a wide variety of cars, Civic Type Rs, Seat Leons, Minis and so on until I finally remembered that stunning little car I saw on the A30. Off to the Citroen dealer I went and was sold on a DS3.
Initially I was looking for a decent used but the spec I wanted (then) was in short supply so started toying with the idea of buying a new one. That was until last week when I read a few posts on here relating to quality issues. One post linked to a review on Honest John which listed all kind of dramas including unfinished paintwork. It felt like at that point I was back to the drawing board and started once again looking at Civics, Minis and now the Audi A1.
I went out yesterday and sat in an A1 - I hated it. I sat in a used Mini (new ones are too expensive) - it was ok but not in good shape. I sat in a DS3 - loved it....again.
I'm sold again then. So at least I have the vehicle narrowed down, now all I have to do is decide between the DSport petrol or diesel. Whilst I do have occasional 300 mile trips to Cornwall and back, I don't do a lot of other mileage. So whilst the economy of the diesel would be great for the long journeys, would that be at the expense of the fun I could have with the petrol.
Once I've decided on the engine, it's just the toys left. I've decided I now don't want the factory sat nav. I would like the folding mirrors and other goodies that come with the City Signature but looking at the options pack spreadsheet I downloaded from here earlier, it appears that this removes the USB socket. I thought from what I'd read on other posts that you only lost the USB if you chose the sat nav.
City Signature is listed as "Automatic digital air conditioning + Automatic illumination of headlamps + Automatic rain-sensitive windscreen wipers + Electrically heated and folding door-mirrors + Interior mood lighting + Electrochrome rear view mirror + Rear parking sensors + Front central armrest. (NO USB socket)"
I have an iPhone and quite fancied being able to hook it up through USB so I just have to decide if the advantages of the other goodies outweigh that loss.
At least I know what colour I'd like - I'm going for white with a black roof and black wheel........I think!
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