Before buying any car you should have done research on it and purchased some literature on the model you are interested in to see all the different components when new -Citroen Literature is VERY-high quality and shows fantastic detail of the INTERIOR-and Mechanics. Citroen D Models are marvelous cars and a GOOD unmolested one is getting Harder to find -the last Cars were imported in 1972-and a USA Model is a very desirable model .World wide.Prices are rising fast.

Most costly Items to repair-are the FRAME -UNI Body--They are tough in the Mechanical department--Knowledge of the car is most important--Thats what all the books are for-read before you leap.

Finding a GOOD-Mechanic to work on the car and do it right will be your biggest problem--most I would not let change the battery. and it's easy.

This Article will give you a comparison to use to see what is missing or changed --ask the seller for ''QUALITY PICTURES''-this is my biggest gripe with the 'SELLERS'' ON EBAY-(The seller is there with the car'' you are hundreds or thousands of mile away--I want to see the important issues-not just photos of the front rear and sides  (Caution--sellers have BAD a habit of cropping  photos,using Dark Photos and not showing the important items)-Like the -Bottom of car-behind the front wheels and in front of the rear wheels,the floor (outside)underneath--this is where they rust out--the rear trunk edges and corners-broken tunk lid--under the trunk mat-under the trunk floor-outside.bottoms of doors from underneath-bumpers for twists and dents ,if it passes this test -go to the interior-(Citroen interiors are always color matched) Check for Drivers seat wear rip,and tears-Lift front and Rear carpets on the sides (this is where the rust forms from water entering and laying)-next -the dash for cracks and missing switches -holes bored etc-and the instruments,levers etc  ,steering wheel wrapping ,Sun Visors, seats and headliner for loosness and stains-Mismatched upholstery or bad workmanship. sagging door panels -CAUTION some owner have tried to up grade their model from and ID to a Pallas Model-and do a poor job-leaving it half done-GLASS all the side and rear glass is tempered in a Ds --look for scratches on the glass -it never cracks (Tempered)-it shatters -The windshield- is Laminated -check for scratches and cracks-Does it have A/c -this will show in a photo of the LOWER dash.--and in the Engine compartment A/C compressor and under fender condensers-does it look like the one in the literature--are all parts there-, is it clean and tidy-All belts and hoses--bad workmanship-loose, taped ,wires etc--Missing splash pans and shields--Body parts and fit --Door ,Hood and fender gaps-will windows roll up and down easy-AND Dont forget if you can SMELL The Gas-IF the fuel is old and stinks-figure on about $500 to remedy this problem-It will be necessary to remove tank -clean or repair an purge lines. The DS body parts are light weight to conserve weight and reduce fuel consumption, they are not meant to be used as push cars or benches to sit on-they just cover the occupants and fold up nicely to absorb a collision. Caution The suspension on the cars with LHM Mineral based (GREEN)--fluid--(the parts of the hydraulic system are painted green also) fluid are the most desirable ones as the OTHER fluid fom 1967 on back is LHS 2--IT is Brake fluid -Highly corrosive and a poor lubricant-it still does the job but more prone to problems These parts are painted BLACK-.

The ride should be slightly soft in the normal position and when weight is placed on the front or rear with the engine idling -The car should respond and raise to the point it was at before placing your weight on  it-you should be able to hear the pump-(engine idling) -tap, tap, tap  after a few exercises- it should raise for each notch the height control lever is raised and  the car should raise and support itself on the jack stand and come back  up on its feet with accelerated idle pretty quick -the hydraulic pressure should remain on when the engine is shut down--enough to turn the steering wheel easy for several turns while still power assisted-if not the reserve pressure is not there-and the main accumulator will need replaced--Most cars will need 6 new spheres (accumulators) on the DS and 5 on The ID model-about $500-$600-They last for 3-4 years-Drive if possible and check clutch and brakes for chatter-The brakes on a DS are massive and very Impressive.

All in all use common sense and don't let yourself  fall in love with the interior , looks and ride -Be sure to look under her Makeup for the true Goddess . otherwise you will  spend some big bucks.

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RED D