Quite fancy leasing a DS3

[andy-xr]

I had one as a hire car last year, one way hire from Heathrow to Sheffield, and other than the colour I really liked it. The one I had was the THP, revved well further up the range, wasnt that bad on fuel, reasonable amount of toys and space wasnt bad.

Got a new job lined up which will be a commute of around 15 miles a day, plus a bit of private mileage. I think I'll probably be on or around 10-12k pa. My trundlebus is on it's last legs, knackered clutch will probably cost more to fit than it's really worth, and it'll need it in around 2-3 months the way it's going.

So, my questions

1) Anyone spotted reasonable 24 month deals on the DS3s
2) Other cars to consider to the Citroen (I'd thought about Mini, but they're not really me)

Ta

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Uk Carline have the best deals on them.

[Douglas Arfempty]

Funny you should ask this today, as I've spent a couple of hours this afternoon in a Citroen dealership sorting out a 24 month lease on a Plus model.

For 15k annual mileage we were looking at £250 per month, on a 1+23 deal for a contract hire.

Personal thoughts on the car are that it looks fantastic. Much more grown up than a Mini. As a bloke I'd much rather be seen driving a DS3 than a Mini. Plenty of room inside, nice big boot, tonnes of kit as standard (air con, cruise, tinted windows, sports seats). We nipped out in the 1.6 diesel and it was extremely quiet for a diesel. Felt nippy enough too.

[andy-xr]

Did you try the diesel against the THP petrol by any chance, or were you specifically looking for a diesel one? That looks like a good deal you've got there

[drab]

I like the look of the ds3 too.

If I was leasing I'd also look at a Volvo c30 r-design, fiesta st and Suzuki swift sport.

[MJK 24]

drab said:

I like the look of the ds3 too.

If I was leasing I'd also look at a Volvo c30 r-design, fiesta st and Suzuki swift sport.

Volvo went out of production last year.

[drab]

That's a pity. Seemed like a nice car for the money.

[nickfrog]

Douglas Arfempty said:

As a bloke I'd much rather be seen driving a DS3 than a Mini.

I don't blame you. I am the only bloke I know driving one.

But as a driver (ie someone who may not car what he is being seen driving in), I'd much rather have a Mini.

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Douglas Arfempty said:

Funny you should ask this today, as I've spent a couple of hours this afternoon in a Citroen dealership sorting out a 24 month lease on a Plus model.

For 15k annual mileage we were looking at £250 per month, on a 1+23 deal for a contract hire.

Personal thoughts on the car are that it looks fantastic. Much more grown up than a Mini. As a bloke I'd much rather be seen driving a DS3 than a Mini. Plenty of room inside, nice big boot, tonnes of kit as standard (air con, cruise, tinted windows, sports seats). We nipped out in the 1.6 diesel and it was extremely quiet for a diesel. Felt nippy enough too.

How did you find the headroom? I haven't got around to looking at one yet as I think they look a bit to small but the was attracted to them as there are such good deals on them at the moment and they are quoting some fantastic mpg figures.

[Blayney]

Looking at second hand DS3's 1.6 THP Dsports, but I'm not sure of the best way to go about it.

I want to trade my Twingo GT in against it, 08 black will be 60,000 miles by the time I come to move it on. FSH. Would like to get ~4k for it. Then I'd like to pay around £130 a month for 4 years on a 10 to 11k car.

I think that I'd need to put around £1k in to get this, but I'm not sure.

All in all, they seem lovely cars.

[Jack.]

Had my DS3 DSport plus THP for over 18 months now and it's been almost faultless apart from needing 4 new wheels under warranty for corrosion around the centre caps. No squeaks or rattles and no other issues.

If your looking at leasing, it could be worth looking at a PCP as for the petrol plus models citroen are doing £1500 deposit contribution. I got mine through carfile and pay £180 a month with a £1500 deposit over 24 months which works out quite a bit cheaper than the lease unless I've missed something. Worth looking into anyway.

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Jack. said:

Had my DS3 DSport plus THP for over 18 months now and it's been almost faultless apart from needing 4 new wheels under warranty for corrosion around the centre caps. No squeaks or rattles and no other issues.

If your looking at leasing, it could be worth looking at a PCP as for the petrol plus models citroen are doing £1500 deposit contribution. I got mine through carfile and pay £180 a month with a £1500 deposit over 24 months which works out quite a bit cheaper than the lease unless I've missed something. Worth looking into anyway.

The best I've seen is £160pm with £780 deposit for a hdi style. Not sure what the other models offer but it's got a/c which is all I wanted.

[anonymous-user]

Mito might be worth a look!

[itz_baseline]

Ecurie Ecosse said:

Totally different car, but Mercedes SLKs can be had for about the same money on lease deals at the moment.

http://www.contracthireandleasing.com/car-leasing-...

No it can't. That's 5k miles less a year, £30 more a month and first initial payment of £1,400 more. Over 2 years that works out at roughly £100 a month more for 5k miles less a year.

[Douglas Arfempty]

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Douglas Arfempty said:

Funny you should ask this today, as I've spent a couple of hours this afternoon in a Citroen dealership sorting out a 24 month lease on a Plus model.

For 15k annual mileage we were looking at £250 per month, on a 1+23 deal for a contract hire.

Personal thoughts on the car are that it looks fantastic. Much more grown up than a Mini. As a bloke I'd much rather be seen driving a DS3 than a Mini. Plenty of room inside, nice big boot, tonnes of kit as standard (air con, cruise, tinted windows, sports seats). We nipped out in the 1.6 diesel and it was extremely quiet for a diesel. Felt nippy enough too.

How did you find the headroom? I haven't got around to looking at one yet as I think they look a bit to small but the was attracted to them as there are such good deals on them at the moment and they are quoting some fantastic mpg figures.

Headroom in the front was plentiful, I'm only 6 foot nothing however. I also sat in the rear and whilst my head wasnt touching the roof, it wasn't too far off.

I currently drive a Grande Punto T-Jet, and everybody who rides in it comments how spacious the interior is, especially in the front. I don't think the DS3 is quite as roomy, but it certainly isn't a million miles away.

I did like the design of the glove box though, it sets quite far back in the dash, and the knee room for the front passenger as a result is better than a lot of cars I've been in.

[Mutts]

MonkeyMatt said:

Mito might be worth a look!

Yep, i looked at DS3's, bought a MiTo instead. Love it.

[rfoster]

I have some deals available on the Diesel D-Style model, happy to message you details?
Cheers, Richard