30th Apr 2013, 20:35

33,000 km update :

30,000 km - Original battery replaced. The car would not start, and the error message that appeared did not say weak battery, but something like the ESP was disabled. The battery was not covered after 20,000 km apparently. Shame.

Finally managed to get the wheels balanced to perfection after changing to another tyre centre. The car is just brilliant now. No more more judders between 120-125 km/h.

Engine is superb. Quiet and torquey, it seems to like cruising at 200 km/h. Very composed at high speeds, the big tyres make a huge difference. To date, no complaints about the gearbox, but then I am not a traffic light burnout driver.

Chipped windscreen to be replaced next week. Insured for RM 4000, and the cost to replace it is under RM 3000. I have protective anti-smash tint, so that would incur additional costs, but still under the insured amount.

A little disappointed with the battery, but I guess I have been playing around with the welcome home lights with long delays etc. Cutting down on using that stuff. Let's see how long the new battery lasts.

Overall, for the cost of purchase and the resulting performance, fun factor and sheer road presence, this DS4 has been outstanding to date. The Jabber rear doors are far out!

29th Jun 2013, 20:26

40,400 kms update.

The car is running fine with no issues. Had a knock from behind last week. A domino type accident involving 4 vehicles, me being the first car; I was hit from behind. The damage is hardly noticeable, but I am claiming 3rd party as there are a couple of puncture holes in my bumper, and the rear lights on the hatch have popped out slightly.

The last vehicle (a 4wd Pajero) piled into the rear of a truck, which catapulted into the car that eventually crashed into mine. The freaking traffic police were issuing summonses just beside us, and my guess is that the Pajero driver had his eyes on the police when he crashed into the 5 tonner.

13th Jun 2017, 05:48

127,000 km update:

Lower mileage down these days due to my semi retirement. The car had an air-conditioner compressor replaced due to an internal fracture around 2 years ago @ 104,000 km, just past the warranty period. It's a Nippon Denso so I am a little surprised. Apart from that I have replaced a leaking thermostat housing which got progressively worse @ 120,000 km. One rear wheel ABS sensor changed at the last service. ABS light coming on intermittently.

Needs about 1-2 litres of engine oil topup for 10,000 km. If I keep speed below 120km/h it's even less.

Plan to keep it for a few years more.

5th Apr 2024, 23:30

290000 KM Update : 6th April 2024

I had a call from the dealership that my car needed a replacement airbag (Takata airbag), this was six months ago. They gave me a courtesy car 3008 Peugeot to use. I am still using the courtesy car (already 20k kms done).

As for the DS4, it needed new leather as the old has already cracked up. I was given a new engine at around 175 000 kms due to oil consumption (FOC).

No regrets except that body parts are a little hard to come by. Engine, suspension parts are easily available.

This car will be with me for longer .. it has some issues but it is really wear and tear issues. Needs the regular on time service to ensure all is fine... usually minor hose leaks and plastic cracks are the main culprits. Many parts are from China now (PSA C) and this makes the prices affordable and being original items