Gambit
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Registered: 5th Jun 00
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Anybody got any specific info on what to look for when buying one of these
so far apart from the general car rules, i've only been able to find that the rear calipers are prone to seizing, and rust along the bottom of the rear window
the car is a 89, Met Black, with 90k on it, bodywork totally mint, no rust whatsoever & he only wants £500 for it
i'll be on the pug boards also, but just wondering if anybody on here has had any run in's/tales of woe with them
Cheers,
Craig
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nik
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Registered: 19th Jun 00
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sounds like a good price I'd go for it  Really fun cars, not sure what to look for tbh
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Tom
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
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mates brohter used to have one, really fun to drive, bit his had a slippy back end for sum reason...
Just make sure the engine is up to scratch, his was battered, my sri was beating him in end 
If bdoywork etc etc is fine and it feels fast go for it
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Cybermonkey
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Registered: 22nd Sep 02
Location: Sydney, Australia
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do the usual checks though craig. Check for smokey engine since there is a good chance its been thrashed to high buggery. Did you know that the Pug 205 1.9 still has the highest death toll for each car on uk roads today?
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Gambit
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Registered: 5th Jun 00
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they are known for the back end catching people out, aren't as predictable as other cars on the road.
i'm expecting it to have a bit of a thrashing anyhow.
trying to find out a bit more info about the rear suspension (torsion bar setup) as if these are banjaxxed then it's very expensive to fix
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big eck
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Registered: 20th Apr 03
Location: Tullibody. Drives - Audi B8 S4 & Fiesta Zetec-S
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If its been lowered check along the top of the rear windows as they crack right along as far as the boot and also chech along the top of the sill where it meets the rear quarter panel as they crack there also.
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Craig6682
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Registered: 8th Apr 03
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Dunno bout these Pugs. My 106 after a week of owning has a serious gearbox fault. 
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stuyw
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Registered: 15th May 02
Location: North West Drives: Rev3 MR2 Turbo
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my m8s got a 1.9 n they are really quick for a little car - if u can find a minter then they are worth having, but its trying to get hold of a decent one
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