Thread: Peugeot 306 opinions

Originally Posted by justinc

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PLEASE NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!


JC

Oh well day not a total loss. My daughter at least found her ball dress today.

Originally Posted by CraigE

Oh well day not a total loss. My daughter at least found her ball dress today.

Excellent, now THAT is a result! These things could be very stressful, glad it was quick

JC

Originally Posted by Chucaro

Well it is a matter of opinions and all of us have the right to have one and be respected.

It is not a matter of opinion, it is a matter of fact. I do respect your opinion, I also admit that it made me smile.

BTW, I quite like Pug 504s and 505s.

Had a 3 door 206 for a while however had to get rid of it. Probably not a problem for your daughter but they designers never intended the driver to be 6 foot tall with size 11 shoes.

Fun to drive if you can ignore the abysmal build quality and cheap fit out which seems to be based on price not suitability for the job. Owning a Peugeot makes you understand why a Ford or Vauxhall costs more to buy.

Thanks for all the input.
Now waiting for daughter to decide what she wants.
Probably down to Jeep Wrangler (a bit overpriced atm) or a 99 Grand Cherokee for $4900 or near offer due to a quarter panel dent.

Hi CraigE

I was a motor tech at a peugeot dealership in the UK for 6 years. First up, I hated pugs before I worked there (I have an Austin-Rover back ground) but once you get used to the way they are bolted together they are great cars. really its a great choice for a first car. Second. I did the factory course when the convertible was released at the factory in Coventry and on the very first day the instructor said, and I quote, "you cant take the lid of a tin of beans without losing a few beans along the way" Mate, they leak for a past time and it CANT be fixed-well not for long anyway. and parts are very expensive here and thats just for service items. Any specialist parts you might need will almost write the car off. An example of that is what if some lowlife slashes the roof to steal the GPS (I've seen that on a couple of occasions) you may find the insurance will write it off.

Nino.

This Wrangler is in QLD but it's 10K, not sure about the paint job though.
1997 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT - JUST 4x4s


Regards,
Tote

Crikey Craig !!! Once you started talking Jags and Freelanders I couldn't decide if you were taking the mickey or had a couple too many. Heaven forbid you're fair dinkum. Best thing for the Jag is a demolition Derby, thought you had this one figured out ?
Jeeps are real good, had a mid '90's Grand Cherokee Laredo. Well designed, comfortable, auto, ABS, air-con, electric everything and well built. Mine was the 4 litre 6cyl which is a brilliant simple engine but a bit thirsty. Dana 60 diff, constant 4WD, viscous centre diff (just like my P38a), and a real pleasure to drive. Dealer spare part prices are absolutely poisonous, make LR look like pikers and Jeep Australia held absolutely no stock at all. Every thing came from Singapore or somewhere by slow boat. Jeep Australia didn't even carry a clutch kit for a Wrangler in Australia! Front axles for the newer Benz powered Grand Cherokees were $2000+ EACH. Jeep had fallen out of love with Daimler-Benz and engine/gearbox parts were horrendously priced.
As a loving (deep pocketed) dad you'll need to keep this in mind. I seriously suggest you check out spare/maintenance prices before you take the Jeep plunge.

Deano