AnnO'Neemus
Is so vanilla
Anecdote is not data, etc, but an ex-bf had a Citroen ZX and the electrics were a bit dodgy on that, can't recall exactly what was up with it though.
French cars...
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SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
I drove my dad's Berlingo round a corner once. Didn't like it.
geminisnake
a complex mass of conflicting ideas
I'd rather get a bus than drive that, that is hideous, and claustrophobic, and I'm going to stop because I'm amazed at how fecking ugly it actually is
It's worse than a Johny cab!My only experience of a french car is ancient, I've been driving VWs for 25yrs ish, I have no desire to change.
jontz01
taking refuge in the loft
Thanks for all your honest replies, they've been very helpful!
I bought it today. Managed to speak again to the dealership that looked after it, to the actual mechanic that did all the work. He put my mind at ease regarding it's history and single previous owner... Armed with a wad of cash and a bank card, I jumped on the first train to manc, and bought the thing without even test driving it. I had a good look over it first of course, had it running etc. Drove it back to Stoke, not a blip. Salesman asked me to get in touch if I ever choose to onsell it, which is usually a good sign. I negotiated 3 month platinum warranty on parts/labour including electrics and mechanics, got 12 months breakdown cover and 300 off the list price. 12 months mot and 6 tax. It's completely boring, plasticcy and bland, but at the same time very spacious and has some well thought out features. Ideal for what we need it for. I can't see my self getting emotionally attached to it, which is probably a good thing.
I bought it today. Managed to speak again to the dealership that looked after it, to the actual mechanic that did all the work. He put my mind at ease regarding it's history and single previous owner... Armed with a wad of cash and a bank card, I jumped on the first train to manc, and bought the thing without even test driving it. I had a good look over it first of course, had it running etc. Drove it back to Stoke, not a blip. Salesman asked me to get in touch if I ever choose to onsell it, which is usually a good sign. I negotiated 3 month platinum warranty on parts/labour including electrics and mechanics, got 12 months breakdown cover and 300 off the list price. 12 months mot and 6 tax. It's completely boring, plasticcy and bland, but at the same time very spacious and has some well thought out features. Ideal for what we need it for. I can't see my self getting emotionally attached to it, which is probably a good thing.
smmudge
i know the smudge is true
I used to have a job dealing with new car complaints for Peugeot and citroen cars or vans, and old cars of any make. Can't say there was any surplus of p & c or French cars amongst the used ones, they all got various problems. The exception to that being the DS3s and DS4s. Absolutely riddled with consistent complaints, inside and out. Avoid them like the plague!!!
hash tag
Books, not bombs
Does this mean it will not be getting a name?
dessiato
🇪🇸 my spirit is crying for leaving
Many years ago I had a Peugeot 309. A great and reliable car. I traded for a 405, also good although it had issues which were fixed under warranty. I did over 250k in it.
I'm currently driving a C1 hire car. It's tiny, but a great little car.
In both my experience and opinion French cars are neither especially better or worse than any other in the "ordinary" car market.
I'm currently driving a C1 hire car. It's tiny, but a great little car.
In both my experience and opinion French cars are neither especially better or worse than any other in the "ordinary" car market.
jontz01
taking refuge in the loft
Does this mean it will not be getting a name?
Une laide boite.
I think it'll hold its value for a few years tbh.
DownwardDog
Riding a Brompton with a power meter.
Peugeot Motorcycles are owned by Mahindra and (mainly) made in China.
