Citroen DS3 Review | Better than a Mini Cooper?

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  • čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
  • Today on Buckle Up Jasper sits in a French car, and tries to find out if it's a good used buy. The DS3 was popular when first released, and came with an insane amount of customisable options. Is it stylish and practical enough to make it a good purchase as a second-hand car? It certainly has premium features and well-executed styling.
    Is this enough for it to beat out the opposition in the form of the Vauxhall Corsa, Ford Fiesta, Peugeot 208, Kia Rio, Hyundai i20, Citroen C3, Renault Clio, Nissan Micra, Volkswagen Polo, Mini Hatch, Audi A1, Honda Jazz, Alfa Romeo Mito, Skoda Fabia, Dacia Sandero, Fiat 500, MG 3, Suzuki Ignis, Mazda 2 and Seat Ibiza.
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Komentáře • 41

  • @YesGGG
    @YesGGG Před rokem +20

    Loved this. Looking at buying one of the facelifted versions for my 2nd car. I keep looking at loads of similar cars like the corsa, ibiza etc but i just keep coming back to the ds3. Great review, glad i found the channel!

    • @BuckleUpShow
      @BuckleUpShow  Před rokem +2

      Thanks Ryan, appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

  • @_jacobgreen_4849
    @_jacobgreen_4849 Před rokem +16

    I have the same car! Same spec, same colour and same engine. Fantastic car and has been great all round, it will do anything you ask of it and repairs are usually cheap. I just miss my cup holders!

    • @BuckleUpShow
      @BuckleUpShow  Před rokem +1

      They're great cars! The distinct lack of cupholders is an unfortunate gripe!

    • @adrien2228
      @adrien2228 Před rokem

      I'm looking to buy a DS3 with the 1.6 NA 120hp (I don't feel the need to get the THP 155). How does the motor behave on the motorway at 75mph ? In 5th gear what is engine rev at motorway speed and is it noisy in the cabin ? What is the fuel economy like at around 60mph ?

  • @morpheus4k33
    @morpheus4k33 Před rokem +4

    Cheers for this vid, been looking at first cars and debating on the DS3 and this may convince me... I mean I'm only a couple of minutes in but it's a great video content has good energy love it, now to watch the rest of it

    • @BuckleUpShow
      @BuckleUpShow  Před rokem

      Hope you enjoyed the rest of the video! Definitely cars worth taking a look at 😁

  • @BuckleUpShow
    @BuckleUpShow  Před rokem +4

    What do you think of the Citroen DS3? Let us know below 🚙

    • @robwilson7189
      @robwilson7189 Před rokem +2

      I'd still rather go for a MINI but I've always liked how these look

    • @samwelsh9136
      @samwelsh9136 Před rokem +4

      Great review, I got one of these after this review and it’s actually such a nice car… will be getting some merch soon :)

    • @novasigma5964
      @novasigma5964 Před rokem +1

      On my 3rd mini and I'm looking to swap mine for a DS3

  • @robertgillman1205
    @robertgillman1205 Před rokem +5

    Great comments about what the car us like to drive etc., but I get very similar information from reading the reviews from 2011. What I really want to know is about the potential financial liabilities now that depreciation has made the car affordable for me. This would be a great addition to future videos please.

    • @BuckleUpShow
      @BuckleUpShow  Před rokem +3

      You mean like what the mantinence schedule is like and when timing chains need changing, that sort of thing?

  • @jamessayers-brown7319
    @jamessayers-brown7319 Před rokem +11

    I love mine. 2019 Auto. Nippy as hell. Refined but also fun. Agree about the armrest (although I do use it on long ass motorway drives). The cup holder thing doesn’t bother me. No one is allowed to eat or drink in my car. Haha.

  • @kevinkeegan7211
    @kevinkeegan7211 Před 2 měsíci

    Is there any mechanical issues with these to look out for as looking to buy a used 2013

    • @BuckleUpShow
      @BuckleUpShow  Před 2 měsíci +1

      The engines are sometimes a weak point - have a Google of "Prince engine problems", but generally they are okay. The rest of the mechanicals are broadly shares with other Citroën models so are quite easy to get parts for.

  • @risteardconchuir4065
    @risteardconchuir4065 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great informative review, only thing putting me off is the lack of storage and cup holders inside the cabin. Especially when coffee is essential on motorway journeys!

    • @BuckleUpShow
      @BuckleUpShow  Před 4 měsíci +1

      We would suggest one of the "beer hats" but instead of cans, insert coffee? Then this may well be the perfect car!

    • @risteardconchuir4065
      @risteardconchuir4065 Před 4 měsíci

      @@BuckleUpShow I've looked up online plastic cup holders that can be inserted specifically into a DS3 pocket, unsure how well they cope as they have mixed reviews

  • @Hrcak1
    @Hrcak1 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I just love this car, nice to drive.

    • @BuckleUpShow
      @BuckleUpShow  Před 10 měsíci

      They do drive really well, I can see why they're so popular!

  • @darkdestroyer8313
    @darkdestroyer8313 Před rokem +3

    Just bought one, think it’s great.

    • @BuckleUpShow
      @BuckleUpShow  Před rokem +1

      Excellent choice! Hope you enjoy your ownership!

    • @darkdestroyer8313
      @darkdestroyer8313 Před rokem

      @@BuckleUpShow it’s fantastic thanks, so much so I might have to stick with the DS range.

    • @thomasparsons3166
      @thomasparsons3166 Před 4 měsíci

      how is it going, i want to get one for my second car?

    • @darkdestroyer8313
      @darkdestroyer8313 Před 4 měsíci

      @@thomasparsons3166 it's great. No problems so far. Great on fuel and a great car to drive. Cruise control, Bluetooth and speed limiter. Only thing that annoys me, no cup holders.

  • @malcolmlyndsell5009
    @malcolmlyndsell5009 Před 8 hodinami

    The DS3 sport will take your hair off

  • @mattyjamess7818
    @mattyjamess7818 Před rokem +1

    Nice cars, based on the peugeot 207,

    • @BuckleUpShow
      @BuckleUpShow  Před rokem +3

      The platform it is on underpins a wide range of cars from (then) PSA including the Peugeot 207, 208 and various Citroën C3 generations.

  • @leahjohnstone7419
    @leahjohnstone7419 Před rokem +2

    🙌🙌

  • @au3399
    @au3399 Před 9 měsíci

    Omg I couldn't stand and talk like that about ds3, I absolutely love these cars, look wise at the moment as ain't got license yet even 😂 if that would be me describing the features of the car I would be squeal like a little girl. Well I am a girl, big girl I just can't control myself omg I love it 😂 I must be crazy..... 🤣

    • @BuckleUpShow
      @BuckleUpShow  Před 9 měsíci

      I think we know what car you're buying once you've passed your test

    • @au3399
      @au3399 Před 9 měsíci

      @@BuckleUpShow right but maybe not as a first car as think i will be scared to damage it as first time unexperienced driver... But I hope I have it sometime, yes 😊

  • @WTMLBF2010-Loves-Yuki-Terai

    Switch the "DS" and the "3" around and you'll get a name of the Nintendo console (3DS)

  • @McCrazyFish
    @McCrazyFish Před rokem +2

    I’ll tell you how Dacia still makes money on those , they are simply a bigger piece of junk that you are willing to accept. Especially after you bought it. People will notice down the road that reliably costs money. Show me a 20 y old Dacia, I’ll show you a 20y old BMW and a 18y old Audi and you can compare.

    • @BuckleUpShow
      @BuckleUpShow  Před rokem +7

      Please do. Get your Dacia out for the lads.

    • @Sevan59
      @Sevan59 Před 9 měsíci +2

      go to eastern europe , you'll find your 20 year old dacias with their original engines , expand your horizon

    • @mdo
      @mdo Před 23 dny

      Comparison is irrelevant. Dacias are very simple cars. There's not much to go wrong with them. BMWs, even the 20 year old ones, can have lots of kit, but also lots to go wrong.
      Also 18 years ago was about the time manufacturers started adding direct injection to their cars, so carbon buildup will be an issue for most. Meanwhile Dacias with their simple multiport injection can run on cheap gasoline with no issue