HAS ANYBODY NOT HAD PROBS WITH THEIR CC?

gizmoguy · Post by **gizmoguy** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 1:04 am

i want to buy one, but im just making sure im doing the right thing??

any advice would be great!! :rolleyes:

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 10:05 am

Simple - buy one!

Yes everyone has minor problems, but they're insignificant compared t othe fun of owning & driving one.

Huu · Post by **Huu** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 10:26 am

i had a couple of work mate bought brand new car arround same time as i do, suburu and a nissan, they too have problems and have to bring back and forth more times then i do, the advantage is 206cc is worth it

... you see buying a new car with problems you tends to be more picky at it where as buying second hand one you tends to ignore it.

mrharrod · Post by **mrharrod** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 11:07 am

I would agree, more picky.
My car was manufatured in January this year and have not experienced any problems like recalls, engine problems, sqeeky brakes, roof etc...

Buy one and get the roof down!.

my 2p's worth

Vanda · Post by **Vanda** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 6:39 pm

I asked the same question 2 months ago and they all said go for it. I did and have not regretted it!

Mr_AWOL · Post by **Mr_AWOL** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 11:35 pm

I asked the same question 2 months ago and they all said go for it. I did and have not regretted it!

Apart from when strangers stare at you?

RTF · Post by **RTF** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 11:39 pm

Go for it! I used to drive company cars and there was not one car without a flaw...
Oh no, i drove a toyota for about a year and i can't remember having any problems with it. But they don't have a normal convertible (only MR2).

And most of the problems here are minor problems and can be fixed by your dealer easily!

What model/colour are you thinking of? (just curious)

slimgym · Post by **slimgym** » Wed Mar 26, 2003 12:46 am

i want to buy one, but im just making sure im doing the right thing??

Had mine 3 weeks, can't fault it. Great car. If you're buying in the UK push the dealer hard. He told me Â£700 profit on each car so I'd aim for Â£1500. Watch "Wrong Car, Right Car", BBC2 monday night for tips on how to do it

http://www.bbc.co.uk/motoring/wcrc/index.shtml It probably got me a set of mats if nothing else! Key points to note, know when to look disappointed, aim highly, and know when to throw something in to the ring and stay silent until the salesman comes out with something positive

I think it's harder on the 206cc though, it's not as though it's something you see on the roads every day with them piling up not being sold, nor is there the choice of models/trims/engines and styles to take care of.

Drew · Post by **Drew** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 11:09 am

Fantastic. I've been wanting to give my 'with hindsight' advice to someone! Are you planning on buying new?

I would advise to use a main dealer and not to import. I think you have to accept that you may get some (hopefully minor) probs and i think you will get a better response if not an import.

If you are needing finance, shop around. In my experience, if you have a prob, it would be better that the finance is NOT with Peugeot. Try Sainsbury's bank. They are very competitive and depending on what deal you are offered could be quite a bit cheaper. (No i don't work for them).

I could be wrong - but if i was going to start again, i would take out independant AA cover - if you have a prob, they may help by backing you up.

My final bit of advice is...buy one!

It is a fantastic driving experience

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Vince · Post by **Vince** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 12:04 pm

i want to buy one

Definitely, go for it. I've had mine 18 months now and done almost 30,000 miles without any real problems.

The worst thing I had was the driver window once opened as I was driving and wouldn't shut! The dealer sorted it out (by replacing the window switch unit). Never heard of it happening to anyone else though.

I also had a (self-inflicted) roof problem once but a couple of questions to this forum soon got it sorted.

Vince.

PS. If you do get the car USE THE ROOF! As far as I can make out, there are only two people in this country (including me) who ever put the roof down. So far this year I've seen dozens of CCs but I don't think any have had the roof down.[/b]

Drew · Post by **Drew** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 12:50 pm

Then you haven't been to Bristol!

I was a bit self-conscious at first with the roof down but love it now (and i've only had it 2 months). Yes, people look when the roof is moving, but so what - it's fascinating!

I've seen a few in this warm weather, all roofless.

Vanda · Post by **Vanda** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 5:37 pm

I asked the same question 2 months ago and they all said go for it. I did and have not regretted it!
Apart from when strangers stare at you?

Well this is always a problem!!!!