Citroën DS3 Racing (2011 - 2011) 1.6 THP 16V Racing Black 3d (2011/11) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Well it has the boy racer hoody image written all over it which probably says I need to grow up a bit but who cares it's fun to own.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Everyone loves it, the rareness of the car is appreciated by everyone and when driven by my family they don't want to give it back,.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes without a doupt I've never had so much fun in a car it's got lots of power and is easy to drive, owned a bmw e46 m3 in the past and this car has no match on the speed but the fun to be had is way higher than the m3 it had usable power which can be enjoyed safely.

What are you likely to buy next?

Well I'm very impressed with citroen at the moment after owning several bmw's I thought I'd never change my Mind but these cars have swayed me away, I'm Hoping to keep this car a while so if I have to say I'd prob go ds4.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£15,995

When did you buy the car?

January 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

Got a fair trade in price on my previous citroen from town centre citroen Sunderland.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Owned a standard ds3 was so impressed I had to try a racing and was hooked once I tested it.

What was the dealer like?

Very friendly dealt several times with the same dealer and had excellent service.

What's it like to drive?

Fantastic drive little bumpy around town but the snug seats make up for the slightly harder ride, had a recent trip to glasgow and found it great on the motorway cruises great, B roads the car comes alive great handling and power give you the ability to have some fun and stay safe it leaves you with a smile on your face during and after the journey, overtaking was a doddle felt very save overtaking knowing there is enough power. I found the car can be driven at both ends of the scale it drives great economically without wanting to Tare off and when your foot is feeling heavy it performs great,.

What's it like to park?

It's small goes in most small spaces so it's very easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Had a fuel pump problem which my dealer sorted instantly for me nothing else to report but it's early days.

What's most practical about your car?

Space isn't too bad for a small car had a reasonable size boot for my hobby's which includes some travelling.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Best quality Bluetooth system I've know had been in my ds3's had several bmw's which has poor hands free but they were older cars.