leb Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 (edited) Hey all, I've been driving a S14 200sx for nearly three years. The last 12 months the services have become a bit dearer and the car has broken down randomly. There are heaps of little things to fix, insurance is a bitch, petrol is expensive and I can't get out to a track to have some fun Do you think I'm better off getting this car? Peugot 306 Xsi Im hoping to sell the 200sx for around $13,000. - its done 131,000 km. With this Peugeot, do you think that it would be possible to put on a light duty tow-bar (to tow box trailers with a go-kart)? Im after something thats a bit more fuel efficient, has abs + airbags, easier to insure and cheaper to run. Anyones feedback is much appreciated. Cheers Edited June 9, 2007 by leb Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172122-should-i-get-this-car/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMR33 Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Personally I would never sell out on jap imports for a euro, but if it suits your needs I suppose go for it. I guess we will all get old one day and feel the need to buy a crappy little fuel efficient FWD with safety plus+++. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172122-should-i-get-this-car/#findComment-3170072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekos Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 never!!! i just sold my crappy fwd and now am a very happy man, if you must sell your car consider a non turbo import 4 door then at least you will have a nice car that is good on fuel, insurance and ur wallet plus still have fun driving it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172122-should-i-get-this-car/#findComment-3171098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trust33 Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 non turbo imports are never better on insureance than a non turbo australian delivered.no way! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172122-should-i-get-this-car/#findComment-3171248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 You will regret it for the rest of your life. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172122-should-i-get-this-car/#findComment-3171305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leb Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 (edited) Pug sounds like a pit for money too I'm thinking a 323 hatch now. Cheap, reliable, fuel efficient. Basically I'm after something that has an airbag, does NOT use much fuel (7L/100k avg), and is cheap to run, is relatively new, and is no more than $13k 323 is looking good Edited June 10, 2007 by leb Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172122-should-i-get-this-car/#findComment-3171308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tridentt150v Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 You think an S14 breaking down randomly is a PITA. Try any euro car and it quickly becomes a way of life......................what you save on fuel you will spend on repairs. If you want economy, stick to asian or domestic [which is asian witha badge change], its pretty much an undisputed fact. Go and buy the Dogs and Lemons book for around $30 and read up about your Peugot/s, its not just me saying this, its also written there in black and white by people that have or can draw on a wealth of experience!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172122-should-i-get-this-car/#findComment-3171442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivion Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 nice cars, but yeah parts are a bitch. tis better to buy a new one where you get a warranty. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172122-should-i-get-this-car/#findComment-3171586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leb Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 Thanks for all the info everyone. I think I am going to get 323 hatch 2000 model. Can't go wrong with that (money wise). Don't think a euro car I can afford by the sounds of things Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172122-should-i-get-this-car/#findComment-3171603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 man if you want reliability, good build and a well designed car get a corolla. it should never die. but dont get a pug! my mate went from a S15 to a 206 rally or something..... idiot! he did for the same reasons as you, Insurance. But he still wanted some speed, why not get the sportivo corolla? why dont you look at getting a import non turbo, theyre around the same price, most of them are cheap to insure and they have better looks than whats available domestically Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172122-should-i-get-this-car/#findComment-3171632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanny180 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Yeah 323 would be a better option IMO. I have a 94 model astina and its been great as a run around. Cheap on fuel, heaps reliable, and loads better build quality inside than other comparably priced second hand small cars. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172122-should-i-get-this-car/#findComment-3171633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eMsta Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 we always stick with hondas when it comes to just normal cars. Our honda accord is now 22 years old, and the honda civic is 25 years old....still going - but only now are starting to show their age. Gonna trade both in to get a new jazz - that i expect will run well for the next 15 years atleast european cars - as the others have said - its just too costly to run (i think the pug also uses premium fuel) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172122-should-i-get-this-car/#findComment-3171655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R TUNE Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 why not get a desial. i.e citron c4 or golf desial. fuel econermy is around the 4l/100km area but i dont think there is many around 13k. and not to shore on relierbility but i believe the golf should be good Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172122-should-i-get-this-car/#findComment-3171663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DECIM8 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 euro cars cost a motza to service... full stop $700 for a full service at 60k yeah expensive! wait till 90-100k :| brakes also expensive and also tyres hard to aquire.. Had a 325, 330 and C3 and M3 I vote an aussie car i.e echo or some shit Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172122-should-i-get-this-car/#findComment-3171694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leb Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 (edited) Next question is What time do you think I could crack wakey in a 1.6L 323? 1:21? Edited June 11, 2007 by leb Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172122-should-i-get-this-car/#findComment-3172776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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