#1: Tempting but unsure... Author: RicH, Location: South East UKPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:18 am ---- 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?
#2: Re: Tempting but unsure Help! Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:21 am ---- Buy VAG, you won't regret it.
#3: Re: Tempting but unsure... Author: RicH, Location: South East UKPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:23 am ---- 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
#4: Re: Tempting but unsure... Author: Mike_XS, Location: SouthamptonPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:23 am ---- 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....
#5: Re: Tempting but unsure... Author: RicH, Location: South East UKPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:24 am ---- 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.
#6: Re: Tempting but unsure... Author: Danw_VVT, Location: Herts/LondonPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:24 am ---- 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.
#7: Re: Tempting but unsure... Author: RicH, Location: South East UKPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:27 am ---- 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.
#8: Re: Tempting but unsure... Author: Danw_VVT, Location: Herts/LondonPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:33 am ---- no reason the HID kit couldnt go on a diff car though aslong as it takes h7 like the pugs.
#9: Re: Tempting but unsure... Author: JordGJ, Location: Leeds / West MidlandsPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:35 am ---- One 206 is enough for me although i love it, i wouldn't buy another one! move on...
#10: Re: Tempting but unsure... Author: RicH, Location: South East UKPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:36 am ---- Yer definately. I used to have them beaming out of my crystals.
Was one of my favourite mods!
#11: Re: Tempting but unsure... Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:36 am ---- 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.
#12: Re: Tempting but unsure... Author: RicH, Location: South East UKPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:37 am ---- 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
#13: Re: Tempting but unsure... Author: Danw_VVT, Location: Herts/LondonPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:52 am ---- 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.
#14: Re: Tempting but unsure Help! Author: Kersh, Location: Bridgnorth, Nr WolverhamptonPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:02 am ----
CD-vRS wrote:
Buy VAG, you won't regret it.
pretty sure thats illegal in the UK
#15: Re: Tempting but unsure Help! Author: badj, Location: WiltshirePosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 3:17 pm ----
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.
#16: Re: Tempting but unsure... Author: pug206lx, Location: Taking a gearbox off somewherePosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 3:44 pm ---- Go with what you want most. If you don't you'll just keep looking back at what you didn't buy. Talking from experience.
#17: Re: Tempting but unsure... Author: Chris180, Location: northumberlandPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 3:45 pm ---- The window regulators were always going on my mk4 golf, the windows also dropped in the middle of the night once when it was raining, woke up to find the inside of the car flooded
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although i love it, i wouldn't buy another one! move on...
because where it was always getting fixed and i hav'not held my licence that long.
