Minty_Fresh
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Registered: 1st May 08
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whats peoples views on them?
thinking about one as a run about, found one and ringin my insurer 2moro to see how much more it is and il go from there..
just want to know what people think of them.. 
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Huwsi
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Registered: 27th Apr 07
Location: Bangor, Gwynedd
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We had one at home, It smoked alot, had french build quality but had quite a bit of poke 
I liked it but never got the chance to drive it because of my age.
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Minty_Fresh
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not to botherd about poke lol..
just want it to feel abit soild to drive, smooth etc
be reliable
and produce good mpg
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Ste
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Registered: 5th Mar 03
Location: Taif, Saudi Arabia
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I've had two, a series 1 306 d turbo and a series 2 hdi. they are a good car, ignore the bollox you hear about french build quality. This comes from people who have only ever owned one type of car and never a Peugeot. They are great run around, good on juice and feel nice to drive. Handling, as with most Peugeots is spot on. The d turbo benefits from passive rear steering, which at first makes it feel a bit loose on the back end, but with time you get to grips with it and makes for some neat cornering.
Main problems come from lack of service, make sure there is good quality antifreeze with rust preventer as the heater matrices tend to block if not looked after. Other than that no major problems. They are insurance group 5 so nice and cheap to insure too.
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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Huwsi
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quote:
Originally posted by Ste W
........ ignore the bollox you hear about french build quality. This comes from people who have only ever owned one type of car and never a Peugeot.
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Incase that was aimed solely at me; I have personally owned 3 peugeots and the family about 8 between us 
I didn't say it was bad quality, I feel it was built quite well but it wasn't the best I've seen
The engineand handling were the stronger points though i must admit
[Edited on 11-12-2008 by Huwsi]
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Ste
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quote:
Originally posted by Huwsi
Incase that was aimed solely at me; I have personally owned 3 peugeots and the family about 8 between us :
No not at all, you will always find other marques will get flamed on a website for a different make of car. It is banter though. I can tell you enough horror stories of shonky Vauxhall build quality, but I'm not like that.
It is just some people tend to believe it. Peugeots are built well and handle fantastic.
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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pow
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Just to back up Ste's point, I've had more problems with my VAG than my GF has had with her 106.
[Edited on 11-12-2008 by pow]
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Minty_Fresh
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thanks guys
whats high milege for 306 tdi's? im looking at one with 130k miles..
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pow
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Looked after weel it should carry on for many more.
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Minty_Fresh
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nice one, just want it for a year or something so i can save my pennies..
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sand-eel
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Registered: 15th Mar 07
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if something goes wrong on the engine it is very hard to work on.
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Theham85
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Registered: 29th Nov 06
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Diesels last forever.............so am told.
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Minty_Fresh
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just spoke to the garage, and they took it in as a px..
said it drives well etc and its a decent motor, so going to have a look at it either tonight or 2moro as its only about 5miles away..
said there wont be any warranty, even 3months as thats what i wanted 
bit info on car:
diablo red (3dr)
130k miles
mot till may 30th 09
standard alloys
electric windows
central locking
pas
sunroof
3 previous owners
£499
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richc
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Registered: 24th Mar 07
Location: Ilkeston
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i asumme your referring to a 306 d turbo. And they arnt a tdi engine
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Jakey
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Registered: 4th Jun 07
Location: Sandbach
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I have one 
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flybikeslee
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Registered: 2nd Jan 07
Location: Liverpool
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unlucky
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Jakey
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Registered: 4th Jun 07
Location: Sandbach
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Still havent took me out in the tec
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flybikeslee
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Registered: 2nd Jan 07
Location: Liverpool
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when everythings on, fitted and mapped with new gearbox ill take you out for a spin 
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Jakey
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Registered: 4th Jun 07
Location: Sandbach
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2011?
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