Citroën D-series

Newest Review: ... replacement are all very time and labour intensive tasks. As I found out. Carburation is also a common problem for cars that ... more

... have come from sunnier and dustier climes than ours. Mine came from the South of France to Northern Ireland. What a culture shock! So be prepared for getting the carb overhauled. Buy a manual immediately. Hopefully this has not put you off the plan of buying a DS but be warned that buying a car that is over 20 years old will cost you more to run per mile than a modern day hatch. Would I get another one? Absolutely. If I could afford one now. Prices are hicking up as the years pass. Good for existing owners but n...more

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Citroën D-series: Citroen DS - Kinetic Art (307 words)
by - written on 16/05/02 (Useful, 268 readings)
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I had my DS for 3 years. She was a 1971 D Super 5, left hand drive, manual gearbox with a 2.1 engine. An absolute masterpiece of carefully thought out design, ergonomics, and comfort. The D is a particularly complex and difficult car to work on. If you are planning to buy one and are not willing to get your hands too dirty at least find a garage or dealer willing to work on yours for a reasonable price. This was the first problem I encountered. Anything major ie clutch change, sphere changes, inboard disc replacement, manifold down pipes replacement are all very time and labour intensive tasks. As I found out. Carburation is also a common problem for ... Read the complete review

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