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 Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:18 am |
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After owning my old Pug 206 and having problem after problem and it then died. I was almost certain that i was not going to have another one! I was really put off.
But now looking for a new car to buy i started looking at them again. As i do love them, just worried about problems again. The on i'm looking at is only cheap so what do you reckon?
Was i unlucky before? Should i take the plunge?
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:21 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
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Location: Salisbury / New Forest
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Buy VAG, you won't regret it.
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:23 am |
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well thats what i was looking at a mk3 or 4 golf. because i love the whole scene.
But im really tempted to buy this pug. aahhhh
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:23 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
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Location: Southampton
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I've had very few problems with my 206. Well, the only problems have been after I've put aftermarket things on myself. The only standard problem I've had in a year and a half is that the exhaust dropped off....
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:24 am |
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Location: South East UK
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Yer i guess. Just getting them checked over often. And after a year of learning about the 206 i know what to look for when buying e.t.c. And i know how they drive. 
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:24 am |
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Joined: Apr 26, 2010
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Location: Herts/London
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ive no problems with my pug except exhuast rusting. but that happens.
although i completely agree with chris. from the VAG ive owned/driven not one single problem.
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:27 am |
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I've still got a few bits that i could put straight on if i got like an H.I.D Kit e.t.c
Which would be nice.
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:33 am |
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Joined: Apr 26, 2010
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Location: Herts/London
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no reason the HID kit couldnt go on a diff car though aslong as it takes h7 like the pugs.
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:35 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Leeds / West Midlands
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One 206 is enough for me  although i love it, i wouldn't buy another one! move on...
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:36 am |
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Yer definately. I used to have them beaming out of my crystals.
Was one of my favourite mods!
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:36 am |
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Its the gamble with cars. I had my Pug for 4 years and it never missed a beat, the only problems it had were ones I inflicted on it.
But similarly, I've had my Leon for almost 18 months and it's been better still. It's just a case of not buying a complete lemon really, which isn't always easy to do.
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:37 am |
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I see what your saying but i never really had as much fun as your having with yours. (apart from in the snow  because where it was always getting fixed and i hav'not held my licence that long.
Never went to a meet or anything 
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:52 am |
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Joined: Apr 26, 2010
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Location: Herts/London
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find somethin your truely desire though mate.
take me for example the missus is having the pug n although i love it i really love civic coupes! and although the ones i want go or what ever n i look at alternative cars none of them get me thinking and smiling as much as a nice civic coupe.
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:02 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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| CD-vRS wrote: |
| Buy VAG, you won't regret it. |
pretty sure thats illegal in the UK 
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 3:17 pm |
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Joined: Dec 17, 2010
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Location: Wiltshire
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| CD-vRS wrote: |
| Buy VAG, you won't regret it. |
I disagree, when I was with my ex I got her a Fabia.
Typical VAG over-complicated engineering meant that two window regulators and one motor later, a timing chain, wierd electrics, electric steering (all of which are quite common on the fabia I've later found) all having problems.
She rang me the other day because one of her windows had gone down and wouldn't respond. Google it, common.
Its mostly subjective, but any car can be a pain in the ass, VAG usually come at a premium. I like Peugeots, they are relatively simple compared to many cars. I liken it to japanese cars, generally stay reliable but when something does go wrong it'll be a nightmare to fix.
We are on a 206 specific forum so not exactly an unexpected response.
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