Seriously considering buying a DS3.. anything I need to be aware of?

[Dutchgirl]

Hi all, I'm new to the forum...
I'm seriously considering buying a DS3 DSport (110 bhp). I've had 2 test drives and sat down with the dealer earlier in the week who can do a nice deal on finance when I throw in my current car.

I was just wondering if anyone on this Forum knows what the width of the DS3 INCLUDING MIRRORS is?

I know it sounds silly but I would really like to fit it in the garage. We've only recently bought a house that has a garage and I am determined to use it! My current car is a Citroen C2 1.6 VTS, which fits fine, but I noticed the mirrors on the DS3 are a lot bigger than on the 'old' (C2/C3) models.

If the car does not fit as is, I am seriously thinking of adding the City Signature pack just so I get the folding mirrors (and I wouldn't mind rear parking sensors as I have those now). Do you think that is a solution? Do you think it's worth paying the extra?

Third and perhaps most importantly: I'm not sure what colour combination to go for. Current car is black all over, but is a bit boring. I like the Botticelli Blue, but I also don't want to be seen as a 'girly' car (even though I am a girl). What do you reckon? Light blue with black roof and black wheels? :confused:
I don't want anything TOO garish...

[Wickedredc2]

welcome , the ds3 is a nice car and surely you can fold in the mirrors to get it in if they do stick out too far???

i have c2vts also

[DaveB]

Width including mirrors is 1990mm. As my garage door opening is only 2040mm wide, for me the power folding mirrors were essential - saves a lot of messing about folding them manually.

[gar074]

Third and perhaps most importantly: I'm not sure what colour combination to go for. Current car is black all over, but is a bit boring. I like the Botticelli Blue, but I also don't want to be seen as a 'girly' car (even though I am a girl). What do you reckon? Light blue with black roof and black wheels? :confused:

Yellow & black's the way to go!

[Rickzayne]

White is clearly the best -.-

[Matadonna]

Go with your first instinct its usually right..

[Arlow]

I use my parents garage when I visit them, my old C2 VTS fitted in no problem but the DS3 is wider so to be on the safe side I fold the mirrors to get through the doorway, I think it would fit through without folding them but there isn't much room for error. The DS3 is longer than the C2, I had to help my dad clear out some old junk from the end of the garage as there used to be only enough space to get the C2 in.

[ZACK]

Hi And Welcome Dutch Girl...

Not Sure What Era Your House Was Built But These Days With Modern Houses The Usual MINIMUN Width Allowance For A Single Garage Door Is Roughly 2.10m... ( Boring Quantity Surveying Coming In Handy There ),

So You Should have Plenty Of Room, The Folding Mirrors Are A Bonus Mind For Extra Peace Of Mind !

[Dutchgirl]

Hi And Welcome Dutch Girl...

Not Sure What Era Your House Was Built But These Days With Modern Houses The Usual MINIMUN Width Allowance For A Single Garage Door Is Roughly 2.10m... ( Boring Quantity Surveying Coming In Handy There ),

So You Should have Plenty Of Room, The Folding Mirrors Are A Bonus Mind For Extra Peace Of Mind !

Hiya, yes it's a newish (10 years old) house and garage seems reasonable width, I think it's 210mm like you said. Length should be OK, even though we took a bit off the back of the garage to add to the house.. I have plenty of room with the C2, I know the DS3 is a bit longer but should still fit.
I actually found a Citroen dealer in Winchester who will let me borrow one to drive & test if it fits in the garage. Great service! So will probably buy it from them.
But I'm really keen on getting a 61 reg so might wait til after 1st June as they said lead time 12 weeks?
Will keep you posted

[Lady DS3]

I have the tinest garage in the world and if I fold one mirror (manually) I can get the car in AND get out of the door

[gar074]

I have the tinest garage in the world and if I fold one mirror (manually) I can get the car in AND get out of the door

Where there's a will ...

[Yellow]

welcome and Bott blue isn't girly, is it? I was going to have it with white roof unless they bring us the orange one I posted earlier

[ZACK]

welcome and Bott blue isn't girly, is it?

You Serious Mart ?

It's Screaming lol

[Dutchgirl]

I've now been able to take a demonstrator home and try it in the garage and it would've JUST fit with millimetres to spare.. I don't want to run the risk of damaging the wing mirrors each time I park so will go for folding mirrors. However, I don't necessarily want to go for the City sig pack as I don't like automatic air co / climate control or automatic wipers and headlights.. Yes I'm weird like that but I like to be in control myself! Would it end up a lot more expensive is I choose folding mirror and perhaps rear parking sensors separately ?

[Yellow]

I would think in a word, yes. But biggy could tell you