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Peugeots - Should we buy one?

Horasio
Horasio Posts: 6,676 Forumite
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We have put a deposit on a Peugeot 307 1.6S 2055/55 reg 9000 miles

I have read mixed reviews about this car - is it worthwhile or should I cancel?

We have a budget of up to £8000 and want a car of this size, not too old or too many miles.

Any suggestions or advice? It is a minefield.

Many thanks
An average day in my life:hello: :eek::mad: :coffee::coffee::coffee::T :o :rotfl: :rotfl: :p :eek::mad: :beer:
I am no expert in property but have lived in many types of homes, in many locations and can only talk from experience.
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  • iluvmylexus
    iluvmylexus Posts: 180 Forumite
    its a bit late to think of that now that you have laid a deposit, to aslk for it back will mean you have wasted the dealers time , and he may not be willing to return the money. a peugeot 307 would not be my first choice but there is nothing wrong with it ,, french electrics are a problem these days
    speed is good
  • Horasio
    Horasio Posts: 6,676 Forumite
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    iluvmylexus wrote:
    its a bit late to think of that now that you have laid a deposit, to aslk for it back will mean you have wasted the dealers time , and he may not be willing to return the money. a peugeot 307 would not be my first choice but there is nothing wrong with it ,, french electrics are a problem these days
    Do you have any recommendations?

    Obviously a Lexus is one...
    An average day in my life:hello: :eek::mad: :coffee::coffee::coffee::T :o :rotfl: :rotfl: :p :eek::mad: :beer:
    I am no expert in property but have lived in many types of homes, in many locations and can only talk from experience.
  • dwsjarcmcd
    dwsjarcmcd Posts: 1,857 Forumite
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    CCStar wrote:
    Do you have any recommendations?

    Obviously a Lexus is one...

    I can't see you getting a Lexus on a 55 plate (or near) for £8k

    What about a Golf?
  • rdwarr
    rdwarr Posts: 6,159 Forumite
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    dwsjarcmcd wrote:
    I can't see you getting a Lexus on a 55 plate (or near) for £8k

    What about a Golf?
    You'd be close to an IS200 on an "03" plate though. This would prove to be a much better long-term investment than either a Golf or a 307 on a "55".
    Can I help?
  • rosscobley
    rosscobley Posts: 238 Forumite
    Only 307 i would have is a diesel one. But im not a lover of Peugeot TBH

    I would have a Lexus over the Peugeot anyday in fact i think a lexus will be my next car
    Filiss
  • Amanda65
    Amanda65 Posts: 2,076 Forumite
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    iluvmylexus wrote:
    its a bit late to think of that now that you have laid a deposit, to aslk for it back will mean you have wasted the dealers time , and he may not be willing to return the money. a peugeot 307 would not be my first choice but there is nothing wrong with it ,, french electrics are a problem these days

    Sorry to butt in on this thread but I posted a quer about my OH's electric central locking system a couple of days ago (it's not working!) and haven't had any replies so am interested about any info you have about 'problem french electrics' Thanks
  • skintas_2
    skintas_2 Posts: 1,679 Forumite
    i have a 306 i love it too bits its a disel turbo 1.9 no problems very cheap to run. easy to get parts from scrap yard highly recommend
    i will be debt free, i will
  • iluvmylexus
    iluvmylexus Posts: 180 Forumite
    Amanda65 wrote:
    Sorry to butt in on this thread but I posted a quer about my OH's electric central locking system a couple of days ago (it's not working!) and haven't had any replies so am interested about any info you have about 'problem french electrics' Thanks
    nothing specific , they have a reputation (both psa and renault) for electrical problems, jd power survey , topgear etc
    speed is good
  • ArsenalFC
    ArsenalFC Posts: 1,095 Forumite
    Pug 307 is only an average car. Doesn't get good reviews, I agreed with others - lexus is200 would have been so so much better, but thats a 2.0. Japanese and german cars are the way to go.
  • martindow
    martindow Posts: 10,692 Forumite
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    Amanda65 - i would recommend posting on
    http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/
    lots of helpful experts there!
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