Trying a second hand DS3 on Saturday

[BeefMasta]

not really!
2 ds3's 1 I caught on a speed bump slightly (warped the bumper so the 2 atachments snapped at the bottom and the wheel arch used to fall down)
The other she said she caught a pavement. That has broken all the clips and has had to be glued until new bumper comes.

'Slightly' sounds more like 'at speed' to do that much damage. I've scuffed mine a few times and never had an issue.

[cyclone]

This. Also have a bunch of scrapes and scuffs being lowered at one point 60mm in the front, now back to a reasonable 50mm, with No damage to the bumper itself. This seems to be more the normal experience people have with the DS3 and C3.

[charlesthetog]

Nope, wasn't at speed. If you ever come to take the bumper off you'll see the damage

[cyclone]

Have more than once, those tabs are fine.

[Rich007]

Just a quick update. Went to drive a this DS3 on Saturday at Perrys Milton Keynes, however once we got there we were told it had been sold! Not impressed, although Silver/black combo did look good! So, now on the hunt for Silver/Black or Black DSport HDi in the Home Counties ideally,if anyone can help?

Richard

[Bigfeet]

Hmm.... Arctic Steel and Onyx black is a rare combo but they are out there.

At least you learnt a lesson, ALWAYS phone ahead!

[TypeDS3]

Recommended!

[Rich007]

So, after the saga of being let down by a certain dealer in Milton Keynes, we are now on the hunt again. This time i'm due to have a look at a 37k miles, 62 plate Dstyle +, 1.6 VTi (120hp) - More than enough for my 13 mile daily commute. I just wanted to know of anything to look out for and what the cambelt change time is? And yes, i am calling the dealer first, before we go this time!

Many thanks for any pointers

Richard

[DaveB]

what the cambelt change time is?

Never! It's a chain.

[Rich007]

Ok, great thanks for the info.

[JEZDS3]

Just a quick update. Went to drive a this DS3 on Saturday at Perrys Milton Keynes, however once we got there we were told it had been sold! Not impressed, although Silver/black combo did look good! So, now on the hunt for Silver/Black or Black DSport HDi in the Home Counties ideally,if anyone can help?

Richard

Hope this colour combo helps make your mind up too!

[Mr Whippy]

Yesterday at the Citroen dealer I was thinking that the silver with black roof combo would look best. But alas it seems a rare combination.

Good luck finding one that suits your tastes!