Good detailed review, I have just bought a Ds3 on a 15 Plate limited edition Dark Light. This is basically our second car so I could probably forgive the practicality issues, leather seats and sat nav should see me through for a few good year's of cheap motoring, fuel wise (if I can get any😉) & to maintain.
I might be biased but i think the DS3 Dsport + is the best looking small car i love mine its identical to the car in the video other than mine is a 63 plate. I had an R56 cooper S before and i much prefer the DS3 and to say its 20 bhp less with the same Engine i can't tell the difference really.
I’d do a score with the following: Weekend categories: styling, acceleration (based on the cars 0-100 time (3 seconds or less gets a 10, 7.1 seconds or more gets a 1)), handling, fun factor and cool factor Daily categories: features, comfort, quality (materials and reliability), practicality (this takes into account boot space, seating capacity, access to the back seats and fuel economy), and value.
As far as I'm aware, the motor in this car is identical to that of the Cooper S which tends to indicate the Cooper's has been programmed differently. If I'm correct, then getting the DS3 Sport up to the same performance or better is merely a question of reprogramming. I have a 2010 DS3 THP 155hp which I chipped. It now puts out a maximum of 185hp. Not quite up to DS3 Racing/Performance spec but up there with the Cooper S, and you can really feel the difference in acceleration.
My DS3 Dsport+ 63 plate has been far more reliable than 10 plate R56 cooper S i had before infact an 06 R50 cooper my mrs had was a better car than our Cooper S ill never by another mini .
Great video. As a DS owner I have the top of the range model the DS performance with 210bhp
I nearly brought a DS3 but ended up buying the Sukuki Swift Sport which is great fun to drive and had loads of tec
Definitely! The Swift will be making an appearance for sure. Funnily enough I work for a Suzuki dealer and we haven’t had a single sport come in 😂😂😂
Good detailed review, I have just bought a Ds3 on a 15 Plate limited edition Dark Light. This is basically our second car so I could probably forgive the practicality issues, leather seats and sat nav should see me through for a few good year's of cheap motoring, fuel wise (if I can get any😉) & to maintain.
Love this , you’re a lovely person & you’re videos and channel are so good, keep it up😊x
Thank you Ryan, that is very kind ☺️
I might be biased but i think the DS3 Dsport + is the best looking small car i love mine its identical to the car in the video other than mine is a 63 plate. I had an R56 cooper S before and i much prefer the DS3 and to say its 20 bhp less with the same Engine i can't tell the difference really.
I’d do a score with the following:
Weekend categories: styling, acceleration (based on the cars 0-100 time (3 seconds or less gets a 10, 7.1 seconds or more gets a 1)), handling, fun factor and cool factor
Daily categories: features, comfort, quality (materials and reliability), practicality (this takes into account boot space, seating capacity, access to the back seats and fuel economy), and value.
Well researched and presented...thanks
Thank you and thank you for watching Robert ☺️
Great as always, mini cooper S next?
I think your score was fair, keep them coming....
I’m working my way through whatever comes in at work. Funny out of everything we get 2 pretty rare little cars 😅
As far as I'm aware, the motor in this car is identical to that of the Cooper S which tends to indicate the Cooper's has been programmed differently. If I'm correct, then getting the DS3 Sport up to the same performance or better is merely a question of reprogramming. I have a 2010 DS3 THP 155hp which I chipped. It now puts out a maximum of 185hp. Not quite up to DS3 Racing/Performance spec but up there with the Cooper S, and you can really feel the difference in acceleration.
Love your videos very professional keep it up 👍
Thank you so much Lee ☺️
Great video Tish. Looks a cool little car, but I think I’d rather have a Fiesta ST instead
Yes they’re not bad if you want something a little different. I think I would rather have this over the ST but I do still love a Mini
I'm 6ft3 and looking to trade in a golf GTi mk5 as I want something more economic but fun to drive
I actually have a diecast model of a DS3. Yeah, I have a model of a small French hatchback. Yeah, I’m also weird. 😂
What do you think of Doug DeMurò? He has his own Doug score where he gives a score on each category, and added up will be his Doug score.
He’s good! I think scores help break things down simply and make information easier to digest. Especially if you’re looking to buy a car.
I think his Doug score makes sense. However, this is opinion based, so doesn’t apply to every single person.
It might sound odd but my pocket rockets would be Ford B-MAX and The Peugeot 1007.
The Prince engine oh not good...
check the oil every 500 miles without fail trust me on that.
it's crazy how much oil it uses..
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My DS3 Dsport+ 63 plate has been far more reliable than 10 plate R56 cooper S i had before infact an 06 R50 cooper my mrs had was a better car than our Cooper S ill never by another mini .
The new DS3 is no longer made by Citroën. It’s now made by DS itself.
Yes, DS split from Citroen back in 2015 however this model was still branded with Citroen.
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The acceleration score gets a 1/10. Anything that’s 7.1 seconds or above gets a 1.
I prefer a Volkswagen Polo GTI.