Newbie wanting advise!

[Misshan]

Hi Guys
My names Hannah and I've been recommended this site for some advice... I'm currently in the process of selling my Corsa and looking into getting a DS3 DStyle Plus VTi 120 or DStyle Plus e-HDi 90 Airdream..


Any comments you have is much appreciated as I haven't really got a clue haha ..

Apologises in advance for any stupid questions..
Thank

[billy smith]

welcome to the club if im correct the vti a petrol automatic would use a lot more fuel than the ehdi90 as thats uses diesel. lol dont worry bout silly questions we like em on ere

[Sean]

I both recommended her to the site, and recommended her to the 90bhp Diesel, and in my opinion i was correct on both fronts

Welcome to the forum H.

[billy smith]

well said sean lol h u will find everything you need to know about the ds3 on this site just remember never to ask bigfeet if the leds can be made to stay on at night >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> runs hahahaha

[Bigfeet]

^ Frogs on stand by.....


It's going to come down to the kind of driving you will be doing. If you do a lot of short bursts in town then the petrol is the better option, if you do more longer runs then the diesel makes a better case. important thing to remember is that the diesel has a filter system fitted which needs a good run at least once a month to clear through.

That said personal preference plays a part too.

[Dangerousfish]

Personally not a fan of the 120vti, it lacks any real grunt and other than aesthetically, there isn't really much you can modify if that's your plan.

The 90 diesel gets some pretty good figures after a remap and is going to be cheaper to run in the long haul.

[Jimbob]

get a diesel and thrash the arse off it - is my advice.

JB

[pmk]

Free tax too.

[Misshan]

Thanks for the help ... I work 10mins away and only really drive short distances, but I'm wanting something with a bit of ummmph as I currently drive a 1ltr petrol which is really really bad in that area haha... I won't really be modifying that much maybe just pieces here and there ;P

I really appreciate all the help

[billy smith]

its miles apon miles of lovely tarmac opp ere in the north and im sure whatever u get you wont wanna get out of it n drive everywhere lol oh on a lighter note a antistatic microfibre cloth is an essential spesh if you get 1 with a shiny black dash

[Sean]

She works 10 mins away, but drives to the metro centre 400 times a month. Diesel is definately the way forward H. Get rid of that slow as hell Corsa

[BeefMasta]

Welcome to the club

Sorry to hear you know Sean, I guess we can't always choose our friends.

I'm sure whatever DS3 you choose you'll enjoy it, have you checked out the Cabrio?

[Misshan]

I know I'm sure once I get I won't be out of it

Haha I will take that on board!

I haven't been to the metro in ages (ok that's a lie ;P)... Aww my little corsa has lasted me 5 years but I know he needs replacing

Thanks yes I do hahaha but he's not that bad ;D.... I know I'm sure I will yes I have seen the cabrio but I think I prefer the hard top than the soft top..

[mk2k41]

I quite like my VTi 120. It's got enough power for what I want and is fairly economical when you drive sensibly, but still has enough umph to have some fun with as well . It's not fantastic on the motorway though if I'm honest as it's lacking a 6th gear, but other than that I'm happy with mine so far .

Welcome to the club as well .

[lfcrule1972]

Welcome to the club, I do several longer drives a month so diesel will alway win for me even before the free road tax purely cos of the better mpg. Personally I prefer the drive/torque of the diesel to a petrol engine You could contact your local dealer and arrange test drives in both to see which you prefer driving