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Just thought I would share a few pictures of my new company car a DS DS5.
I had an option of a company car and as I had to pick one out of the pool and it was a choice of a Basic VW Golf, Peugeot 308 or this so I obviously went for the DS5.
I have now had the car for 8 months and it has been a great daily with an excellent specification and very comfy seats!
In terms of the ride for which these are slated online a lot for me personally it seems fine and is better than a few rivals I have drove such as a Mercedes GLA or the new Astra. I believe the suspension was revised for the DS facelift in around 2015 and its only really bad bumps which seems to upset it. The car grips well but is more of a cruiser and doesn't really like being hustled and being honest with the 2.0 150hp disel engine it is never going to set the world alight.
Overall I am pleased with the car its something different and I think visually its a good looking car and stands out on the road. The interior also appears to be well put together and it feels a quality product. In terms of value I would not pay the £32k this car lists at new and think you would be mental to do so... however at 2 years old and £15k I think it would make a lot of sense if you want a family car that is a bit different from the norm.
I had an option of a company car and as I had to pick one out of the pool and it was a choice of a Basic VW Golf, Peugeot 308 or this so I obviously went for the DS5.
I have now had the car for 8 months and it has been a great daily with an excellent specification and very comfy seats!
In terms of the ride for which these are slated online a lot for me personally it seems fine and is better than a few rivals I have drove such as a Mercedes GLA or the new Astra. I believe the suspension was revised for the DS facelift in around 2015 and its only really bad bumps which seems to upset it. The car grips well but is more of a cruiser and doesn't really like being hustled and being honest with the 2.0 150hp disel engine it is never going to set the world alight.
Overall I am pleased with the car its something different and I think visually its a good looking car and stands out on the road. The interior also appears to be well put together and it feels a quality product. In terms of value I would not pay the £32k this car lists at new and think you would be mental to do so... however at 2 years old and £15k I think it would make a lot of sense if you want a family car that is a bit different from the norm.
Its a bit better than a DS3 which had nothing (owned one previously)
They are cup holders in each door bin which you can fit a can of drink or a medium costa coffee in and then the centre console is huge and has a vent if you want to store a bottle of coke or similar.
Its far from ideal however but I manage...
They are cup holders in each door bin which you can fit a can of drink or a medium costa coffee in and then the centre console is huge and has a vent if you want to store a bottle of coke or similar.
Its far from ideal however but I manage...
bungz said:
Be interested to see how it holds up.
Our DS3 does get some abuse but it feels very tired to me at under 60K and 5 years old, I am sure it used to feel much less like a chore to drive.
Might need the inlet valves cleaning. Meant to need them at 30k.....assuming you've a turbo version.Our DS3 does get some abuse but it feels very tired to me at under 60K and 5 years old, I am sure it used to feel much less like a chore to drive.
Edited by Torqz on Thursday 8th February 12:29
I've got one of these, too and agree with what you've written about yours. I've had no issues with mine bar a squeaky drivers seat when I first got it (now hushed). I rather like its rarity and French approach to comfort over 'supposed' sportiness of other vehicles in its segment. It certainly has a character all of its own - doesn't follow the herd!
I do love these, great change from the norm, my step father has one, love the glass roof
Also love that they can be had in a good mix of colours, his is brown, I looked at a pearlescent white one with a lovely white and brown leather too. Shame that most I’ve seen are black on black
I was expecting the ride to be wafty like the c5 they had before it but I find it hard, not crashy but a bit off to what a big French barge should be
Also love that they can be had in a good mix of colours, his is brown, I looked at a pearlescent white one with a lovely white and brown leather too. Shame that most I’ve seen are black on black
I was expecting the ride to be wafty like the c5 they had before it but I find it hard, not crashy but a bit off to what a big French barge should be
I believe the Citroen badged DS5 had a pretty bad ride however the revised DS version was much improved.
Another thing to note is that the headlamps on this are the best I have had in any car. My only major annoyance so far is the fact the Sat Nav doesn't take postcodes.
Oh and the rear window wiper is comically small as well..
Another thing to note is that the headlamps on this are the best I have had in any car. My only major annoyance so far is the fact the Sat Nav doesn't take postcodes.
Oh and the rear window wiper is comically small as well..
It will take full 7 digit postcodes - just enter it in the 'town' bit on the destination screen 
My only bits for improvement would be more rear leg room and a small capacity V6. Doubt either will ever happen now due to regs/time it's been in production already.
No black on black on mine. It's Ink blue over charcoal/blue napa 'watchstraps'
Fabulous seats
My only bits for improvement would be more rear leg room and a small capacity V6. Doubt either will ever happen now due to regs/time it's been in production already.
No black on black on mine. It's Ink blue over charcoal/blue napa 'watchstraps'
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