DaveyLC
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I've got the option to buy a 307 2.0 HDI Rapier for less than a grand and I'm tempted to replace my Megane with something a bit cheaper so I can get the cash out of it as the Megane probably worth £4k or so and it seems pointless losing that in depreciation on a car I use for driving to work in!
Same as this:
I've driven the 2.0 HDi 206 and its pretty pokey for an oil burner and not that bad on fuel but the 307 is a lot heavier and more brick shaped so I'm wondering what the MPG's are like? On paper is more expensive to run that my Megane which is obscenely cheap but obviously I have to take into consideration the £4k value which could be much better spent on other things!
Opinions on the 307?
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mwg
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They're horrible to drive. Its like driving a people carrier. And sluggish.
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DaveyLC
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Thats not really the sort opinion I was looking for I drive a 1.5dci Megane II which is even slower!
Its purely for driving to work and nothing else... Comfort and economy is important going fast isnt.
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mwg
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So you dont want to read bad opinions on them  
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DaveyLC
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Ok I accept your opinion lol! But Its not exactly relivant when I'm talking about a comfy, economical, cheap car 
If someone was asking for opinions on a Ferrari 430 I wouldnt point out the limited storage capacity for shopping bags and the restricted head room would I? lol 
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Piér
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I agree with MWG though, I don't like them, they feel like a massive van with how high you sit and how big the dash and windscreen are, however, good economy on them iirc.
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Tomnova16
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they are shite but so is the megane, id sell megane, buy that and put the money towards a 996
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Neo
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Kinda thing i'm after davey, cheap, cheerful, cheap to run and tax, and will go for a long time, parts are cheap and all over ebay to service/repair and for less than a grand what have you got too loose ?
[Edited on 23-09-2010 by Neo]
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DaveyLC
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Thats the idea Mr Tom I NEED to get a 911 before I'm 30!
I've just whacked the plate into Euro carparts, shit me the prices are low!
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by Neo
Kinda thing i'm after davey, cheap, cheerful, cheap to run and tax, and will go for a long time, parts are cheap and all over ebay to service/repair and for less than a grand what have you got too loose ?
[Edited on 23-09-2010 by Neo]
Exactly! If I put it in a ditch.. boohoo I've lost a grand.. If someone hits me.. I'll buy another one and wait for the insurance to pay out.
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Neo
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Just do it tbh, as a day to day car who cares about speed, as long as its reliable then thats all that matters.
And if you don't get it, pass details my way please 
[Edited on 23-09-2010 by Neo]
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Twiggy
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DONT FUCKING DO IT!!!!!! DID YOU NOT READ MY THREADS!!!!!!!
That is all.
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Twiggy
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
Thats the idea Mr Tom I NEED to get a 911 before I'm 30!
I've just whacked the plate into Euro carparts, shit me the prices are low!
Get a quote for a rear disc... Hub and disc complete unit £70 each
Head gasket went on mine... Had to take engine out as its so tight on the bulk head.
Partical filter £200
Some bits are cheap. Most are shocking.
[Edited on 23-09-2010 by Twiggy]
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DaveyLC
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Its cheaper on the pre 2005 car..
Reliability isnt the end of the world as I have a fully fitted workshop at my disposal and a mate with a recovery truck! lol
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Twiggy
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
Its cheaper on the pre 2005 car..
Reliability isnt the end of the world as I have a fully fitted workshop at my disposal and a mate with a recovery truck! lol
It will get anoying.
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DaveyLC
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Again.. I currently own a Renault! Think Peugeot Unreliability but with parts that cost 10 times more.
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Tomnova16
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its only a grand, how much of a mistake can it be 
if it was that bad they wouldn't sell them as cars
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
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DaveyLC
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And I'll soon have a disposable £15k to buy a 996..
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Tomnova16
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go get it done, aren't you 31 anyway, same age as pow
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DaveyLC
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FLOL!! I'm 29 Pow just has the mental age of 31
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Crana
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Dad bought a 52 plate one and had nothing but problems with fuel pumps, drop links and the abs
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Andrew
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Had 2, very few issues
Unlike this Ford Connect i have 
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Ian
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It's a grand and it'll do the same job as the cost which will earn you four grand.
No brainer.
Reliability issues are not the end of the world if you can fix it and have other cars anyway.
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richc
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Id buy it.
My dad has a 04 plate one. done 125k seems sound. Its only the 90 bhp model though and is dog slow
But it cruises along nicely and he only does pure town milage and does over 400 miles to a tank ( He doesnt no how to drive 'economically' either).
Id do it for the money!
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Tomnova16
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
FLOL!! I'm 29 Pow just has the mental age of 31
you better get on it then
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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