Hi All,
I am currently looking around for a new car and this is 1 of the options I am really keen on, I test drove one a while back when my girlfriend was looking for a new car and was really impressed.
I do however have a few concerns.
Firstly, I currently drive an R56 cooper S which is the same engine (although tuned further) than this. One thing I really dislike about the current car is the amount of oil it consumes - I have to fill it up every 2 months. Is this issue also present on the DS3?
Secondly, rattles in the cabin are an absolute pet hate of mine I hate them and unfortunately my Mini has several, are there alot of issues with cabin rattles on the DS3? I also have a squeaky front seat which annoys me too...
Thirdly, subject to the answer to question 1, what kind of power can be had out of a remapped DS3? before my Mini I had an ibiza 1.8t which was remapped to 215bhp/260lb ft.. It was an absolute animal, I miss that car and I miss the torque even more. I intended to tune the Mini when I got it however the oil consumption bothers me far too much and I don't wish to tune it for fear of it making it even worse and clearly if the issue is present on the DS3 i'd be avoiding it on this also (and to be honest I don't want one if I can't tune it!) I would not be doing anything to it apart from remapping, no exhausts etc I like the simplicity of just a remap.
Finally, what common faults are there on these cars?
An honest response would be appreciated,
Regards,
Matt
I am currently looking around for a new car and this is 1 of the options I am really keen on, I test drove one a while back when my girlfriend was looking for a new car and was really impressed.
I do however have a few concerns.
Firstly, I currently drive an R56 cooper S which is the same engine (although tuned further) than this. One thing I really dislike about the current car is the amount of oil it consumes - I have to fill it up every 2 months. Is this issue also present on the DS3?
Secondly, rattles in the cabin are an absolute pet hate of mine I hate them and unfortunately my Mini has several, are there alot of issues with cabin rattles on the DS3? I also have a squeaky front seat which annoys me too...
Thirdly, subject to the answer to question 1, what kind of power can be had out of a remapped DS3? before my Mini I had an ibiza 1.8t which was remapped to 215bhp/260lb ft.. It was an absolute animal, I miss that car and I miss the torque even more. I intended to tune the Mini when I got it however the oil consumption bothers me far too much and I don't wish to tune it for fear of it making it even worse and clearly if the issue is present on the DS3 i'd be avoiding it on this also (and to be honest I don't want one if I can't tune it!) I would not be doing anything to it apart from remapping, no exhausts etc I like the simplicity of just a remap.
Finally, what common faults are there on these cars?
An honest response would be appreciated,
Regards,
Matt
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