Buying a 206cc 1600

Lambo · Post by **Lambo** » Sat Mar 23, 2002 3:32 pm

Looking to buy a new or imported car and generally confused with what is on offer. Dealerships seem to have very little discount. Any suggestions where I should look ? Would even consider a 6 month old car but they seem just as expensive ?

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Sat Mar 23, 2002 8:02 pm

used CC's can be a bit risky. there's a chance when you find one that it's last owner either rejected it or sold it as it caused too many problems.

might be an odd good one going around as well

derek

lizolinni · Post by **lizolinni** » Sat Mar 23, 2002 8:37 pm

Hi All
my cc I have just part exchanged to the dealer was fine - no problems at all. so there are some good second hand ones. Even so still pricey though. Dealers dont want to know about discounts either. Having said that though - they hold their value so who cares!!!!
Liz happy second cc owner

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Sat Mar 23, 2002 9:11 pm

Well Lambo you've got mainly 3 options as I see it.

1). You can buy one second hand, you'll find some Â£2-&2500 cheaper that way. But as Derek says, there are many used cc's out there with problems including leaks,(as well as good ones - the only upside is that the majority should still be under warranty (which you would need clarify before purchase)).

2).You could go for one through a company that imports them from abroad, saving your self an equivilant Â£2-3000 and have a brand spanking new one!! There are some down sides to this. You may not be offered a free hire car should warranty work need carrying out. You may have some hassle with dealers who don't like servicing imports (but many members on this Forum have said they had no hassle whatsoever with dealers servicing their imports).

3). You can buy through a main dealer direct but its more expensive than the other two options. Because there's still awaiting list your not likely to get the sort of discounts mentioned above. However, my own view is that if the dealership goes into liquidation, you've probably got a much better chance of getting your car out of Peugeot than a company importing vehicles. You should also be offered a free hire car if warranty work is carried out (but you'll not always necessarily be guaranteed a quick fix should something go wrong even with a main dealer). Of course it'll be more convenient with a dealer who is local to your area, and thats difficult to put a price on.

There are also still some smaller discounts to be had through the Peugeot dealerships by pitting dealers against each other. This usually means a trip to at least two different dealerships (and not just a phone call) quoting what each is willing to offer by way of a discount and inviting the other to improve on this in exchange for your signature on the dotted line. I ended up with a small cash discount and a free windstop and boot rack this way (equivilant in all to Â£600).

There are lots of other points both for and against each option, I have listed only a few that I can remember.

Good luck on your purchase, and ignore my spelling mistakes,

Robbie.

Lambo · Post by **Lambo** » Sun Mar 24, 2002 1:08 pm

On 2002-03-23 20:11, Robbie wrote:
Well Lambo you've got mainly 3 options as I see it.

1). You can buy one second hand, you'll find some Â£2-&2500 cheaper that way. But as Derek says, there are many used cc's out there with problems including leaks,(as well as good ones - the only upside is that the majority should still be under warranty (which you would need clarify before purchase)).

2).You could go for one through a company that imports them from abroad, saving your self an equivilant Â£2-3000 and have a brand spanking new one!! There are some down sides to this. You may not be offered a free hire car should warranty work need carrying out. You may have some hassle with dealers who don't like servicing imports (but many members on this Forum have said they had no hassle whatsoever with dealers servicing their imports).

3). You can buy through a main dealer direct but its more expensive than the other two options. Because there's still awaiting list your not likely to get the sort of discounts mentioned above. However, my own view is that if the dealership goes into liquidation, you've probably got a much better chance of getting your car out of Peugeot than a company importing vehicles. You should also be offered a free hire car if warranty work is carried out (but you'll not always necessarily be guaranteed a quick fix should something go wrong even with a main dealer). Of course it'll be more convenient with a dealer who is local to your area, and thats difficult to put a price on.

There are also still some smaller discounts to be had through the Peugeot dealerships by pitting dealers against each other. This usually means a trip to at least two different dealerships (and not just a phone call) quoting what each is willing to offer by way of a discount and inviting the other to improve on this in exchange for your signature on the dotted line. I ended up with a small cash discount and a free windstop and boot rack this way (equivilant in all to Â£600).

There are lots of other points both for and against each option, I have listed only a few that I can remember.

Good luck on your purchase, and ignore my spelling mistakes,

Robbie.

Lambo · Post by **Lambo** » Sun Mar 24, 2002 1:16 pm

On 2002-03-23 20:11, Robbie wrote:
Well Lambo you've got mainly 3 options as I see it.

1). You can buy one second hand, you'll find some Â£2-&2500 cheaper that way. But as Derek says, there are many used cc's out there with problems including leaks,(as well as good ones - the only upside is that the majority should still be under warranty (which you would need clarify before purchase)).

2).You could go for one through a company that imports them from abroad, saving your self an equivilant Â£2-3000 and have a brand spanking new one!! There are some down sides to this. You may not be offered a free hire car should warranty work need carrying out. You may have some hassle with dealers who don't like servicing imports (but many members on this Forum have said they had no hassle whatsoever with dealers servicing their imports).

3). You can buy through a main dealer direct but its more expensive than the other two options. Because there's still awaiting list your not likely to get the sort of discounts mentioned above. However, my own view is that if the dealership goes into liquidation, you've probably got a much better chance of getting your car out of Peugeot than a company importing vehicles. You should also be offered a free hire car if warranty work is carried out (but you'll not always necessarily be guaranteed a quick fix should something go wrong even with a main dealer). Of course it'll be more convenient with a dealer who is local to your area, and thats difficult to put a price on.

There are also still some smaller discounts to be had through the Peugeot dealerships by pitting dealers against each other. This usually means a trip to at least two different dealerships (and not just a phone call) quoting what each is willing to offer by way of a discount and inviting the other to improve on this in exchange for your signature on the dotted line. I ended up with a small cash discount and a free windstop and boot rack this way (equivilant in all to Â£600).

There are lots of other points both for and against each option, I have listed only a few that I can remember.

Good luck on your purchase, and ignore my spelling mistakes,

Robbie.

Thanks for the comprehensive feedback. I spoke to one of the car supermarkets yesterday and referred to a pan european spec rather than a uk spec. They said that they had to mention this but that often there was little difference. As far as I am concerned, it is a second car which my wife uses and she only does about 3K miles per year in her present car, so I guess the issue of courtesy car etc is not that important. Also because of the low mileage we have tended to have the car service annually at a local reputable garage. I guess I am naturally pointed towards the car supermaket because it is considerably cheaper, we are likely to keep the car for atleast 5 years ( so the immediate resale value is not an issue ), and due the very nature of the low mileage - would not expect massive service or warrenty problems. I guess I was just looking for some impartial advise as to the best direction and whether there were any major banana skins out there !
Very much appreciate your advice to date.

Lambo

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Sun Mar 24, 2002 1:18 pm

Mines for sale - no problems at all
In fact it's a great car
Check out the for sale section
Black 206 CC with all extra's
It gets advertised in auto trader magazine this coming thursday and it's repriced at 15000.

lizolinni · Post by **lizolinni** » Sun Mar 24, 2002 4:21 pm

Hi Lambo
like your wife I only do a small mileage in my cc each year as it is a second car. However I couldnt do without a courtesy car from the dealer if it has to go in for even its first service or waranty work. We women like our creature comforts. who wants to wait around at a dealer or even have to get a bus there and back?
Liz

[ This Message was edited by: lizolinni on 2002-03-24 15:29 ]

Rachel. · Post by **Rachel.** » Sun Mar 24, 2002 4:25 pm

The lack of courtesy car wouldn't be an issue normally, but this is a CC. You have to be prepared for the worst, if it goes in a number of times for warranty work do you really want bus trips or days sitting at the dealers waiting for it?

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Mon Mar 25, 2002 11:44 am

It is difficult to put a price on the convenience of dealing with a local dealership and a courtesy car (though I suppose the saving of up to Â£3000 with imports would buy you a lot of taxi rides).

Robbie.

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Mon Mar 25, 2002 3:47 pm

Lambo, the only other point I would add about european spec imports now I remember, is the decleration that that is so, if and when you come to sell it privately to avoid the risk of being accused of misrepresentation by a potential buyer (on the small chance he were to encounter any problems afterwards getting servicing, etc).

However, with more and more buyers opting to purchase such cars from supermarkets and import companies, I can't see that this poses any significant problems these days (unlike the old non-european japanese grey- imports which were a different kettle of fish, mainly due to the risk of "ringing", problems servicing, and sourcing parts etc).

Robbie.

[ This Message was edited by: Robbie on 2002-03-25 14:51 ]

Lambo · Post by **Lambo** » Mon Mar 25, 2002 7:38 pm

On 2002-03-25 14:47, Robbie wrote:
Lambo, the only other point I would add about european spec imports now I remember, is the decleration that that is so, if and when you come to sell it privately to avoid the risk of being accused of misrepresentation by a potential buyer (on the small chance he were to encounter any problems afterwards getting servicing, etc).

However, with more and more buyers opting to purchase such cars from supermarkets and import companies, I can't see that this poses any significant problems these days (unlike the old non-european japanese grey- imports which were a different kettle of fish, mainly due to the risk of "ringing", problems servicing, and sourcing parts etc).

Robbie.

[ This Message was edited by: Robbie on 2002-03-25 14:51 ]

Great - I'll start to trawl through the paper and the internet !

dexter · Post by **dexter** » Thu Mar 28, 2002 5:59 pm

Hello Lambo

I was just reading your post and noticed you are looking for a 206cc. Mine is a 1.6 and just 1 month old with 700 miles on the clock, its faultless, not even kerbed an alloy yet and cost me over Â£15.700 with all the extras. it is platinum silver with the 2.0ltr alloy wheels so it looks great too !

( see full details in the for sale area of this forum )

I would accept Â£14.300 for it and it is a uk purchased and supplied car.

Genuine reason for sale. You can call me or email me

declan.pope@raffles.com or 07702 285304

Lambo · Post by **Lambo** » Fri Mar 29, 2002 6:08 pm

Thanks for the offer and under normal circumstances I would be interested. However, I can get an import within 6 weeks for only Â£12,900 with 12 months tax and metallic paint.Don't suppose you want to buy a 1998 Clio for Â£2995 ( only done 21,000 miles )

Hope you get a buyer !

Lambo