Things to Look Out For

[qwijibo]

Question answered quickly and clearly as always - Cheers a bunch!

[gar074]

can you access phonebook, scroll through contacts and dial, all from the steering wheel controls?

Yes - no problem.

I occasionally have synch issues with my iPhone - for some reason it doesn't connect when I start up. Switching off the ignition and starting up again usually cures it.

[Bigfeet]

Gar074 have you had the software update for Bluetooth done on your DS3 - may solve some of the 'dropping' issues.

[phil d]

Its refreshing to hear someone making an honest comment concerning the poor build quality of the DS3. Whilst not everyone thus far has experiences the rattles, squeaks and creaks i do wonder when THEY will make an appearance. I didn't purchase mind thinking that build quality would be a defining factor but bought on substance over quality. So far other than the blown rear brake light bulb nothing major. But when i drive it I can hear a small vibrating sound near my right ear. This to me is the worst type, you know, right in your ear, and no amount of feeling around have i yet to identify it. A premium model as was advertised but a premium car it aint because there are just too many of the wrong sort of minor and major niggles that ought not to exist for a premium model. Like sticking bits of foam in glove boxes, sub woofers and dashboards, so for those who are gonna buy used then you may find yourself having to trade in your old and worn foam pads for some new ones! When I had an MGF i had to stick blu tack all over the dash to stop rattles but i didn't think owners would be doing something similar in this day and age! I fear that 12 months down the line the things DS3 enthusiast has mentioned may very well begin to happen. But for now im fairly happy with the car and the attention it receives, long may it continue.

[gar074]

Gar074 have you had the software update for Bluetooth done on your DS3 - may solve some of the 'dropping' issues.

Not yet - must remember to put it on the list of things to be fiddled with when it's next in the workshop.

Thanks for the reminder!

[gar074]

I can hear a small vibrating sound near my right ear. This to me is the worst type, you know, right in your ear, and no amount of feeling around have i yet to identify it. A premium model as was advertised but a premium car it aint because there are just too many of the wrong sort of minor and major niggles that ought not to exist for a premium model.

My wife's Volvo now retails at over £28k, and some would still describe Volvo as a premium brand, yet it's as rattly as a bag of spanners compared to my DS3, and has been since new.

It's also got a rattle in the RH door pillar that Volvo can't seem to sort out.

Drives me nuts.

[ZACK]

I Think The Cause For All These Squeeks And Rattles Is... Dare I Say It...

A Loose Nut Behind The Wheel...

Groan...

[phil d]

I wonder who that loose nut could possibly be....? Another well thought out post!

[Yellow]

My first Citroen and I'm BLOODY ECSTATIC!!!! well done Biggy.

[SiM22]

I wonder who that loose nut could possibly be....? Another well thought out post!

What he said ^^

[Becci]

1. Rear head and legroom poor. SURELY YOU WOULDN'T BUY A 3 DOOR CAR FOR THIS PURPOSE
2. Citroen suggesting it’s a 5adult-seater when it clearly is not.
3. Can’t read the LCD displays in bright sunlight (doh!) – wouldn’t that also apply to an Audi A8?
4. Steering not as good as a M*n*’s. (sorry about the language). IF YOU WANT A MINI, BUY A MINI
5. General drivability and “feel” not as good as a M*n*.
6. Central armrest prevents easy use of handbrake (fair comment?) ANY ARMREST WOULD GET IN THE WAY RIGHT?

Not a very large list, you will agree? There are probably other I can’t remember, though.

From the Forum (and I have read some of the older posts)

7. Dashboard/window rear subwoofer rattles.
8. Dust magnet dashboard easily scratched.
9. Lack of footrest on DSport
10. Poorly positioned USB and AUX sockets.
11. Lack of cup holders
12. Alloy wheel corrosion.
13. Poor paintwork.
14. Strange nose from window mechanism.
15. Squeaky wipers. ALL WIPERS SQUEAK SOMETIMES!!
16. Stuttering engine

IM NOT SHOUTING, JUST HIGHLIGHTING MY RESPONSE. I THINK EVERY CAR HAS GOOD AND BAD POINTS. MY HUBBY TELLS ME IT'S COMPARED TO THE MINI. WHY BUY A CITROEN IF YOU WANT A MINI?!? LOL xx
17. Temporary loss of turbo.
18. Vacuum pump problems.


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[ZACK]

Amen Becci HaHa