1972 Citroen DS D Special review from Australia and New Zealand
"One of the greatest road-trip cars ever, I will always have a D in my garage!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water Pump started leaking.
Engine mountings and front brake rotors needed replacement.
Hydralic Pump had internal leaks, causing a long rise time.
All Spheres needed replacement.
Radiator cleaned out to help with cooling.
Clutch Cable linkage broke.
General comments?
Fantastic to drive over rough twisty roads. It makes you hate driving "normal" cars!
Great visibility round A pillars.
Very tough, reliable and fast.
Noisy gearbox the only let down.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 175000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Land Rover Series 3 |
| Date of Entry | 19th May, 2003 |