1970 Citroen DS D Super 5 review from Belgium
"Timeless design, great car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Leaking roof. (little leak, quickly fixed)
Direction lights replaced.
Got T-boned three weeks after purchase. Two new doors will be installed.
General comments?
Superb Car!
Wanted to by one for a long time, but finally took the plunge. I canceled my company car (VW Golf) and use the DS to commute to work daily (100km round-trip)
The car is fitted with a later type engine (2.1) and a five speed manual gearbox. Easily adapts to modern traffic.
The ride in this car is fantastic! Comfort can't be matched by recent cars: very (!) good seats, relaxed driving position, loads and loads of space plenty of attention,...
There are downsides though:
Loud wind noises at higher speeds (> 120km/h)
Bad fuel economy (LPG installed)
You get stopped by the police every time they see you (curiosity I guess)
But that doesn't stop me from enjoying this car every minute!
This is definitely on of the greatest cars ever made!
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  | 1971 - DS D Super 5 2.1 petrol Fantastic styling, comfort, roadholding. The ultimate head turner. |
| An amazing icon of French engineering |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 74000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 80000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Citroen 2CV |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2004 |