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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 2:51 AM
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cirrus58
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Hi I am interested in replacing my 7 year old Nissan Micra 1.4E with a used 3 year old Peugeot 207, 1.4L Sport with paddleshifts. I did not managed to test drive the 207 but tested the 308. The 308 did not do too well. It was sluggish. A short write up on the test drive is here. Ride of the 308 I am wondering if the 207 will have the same problem with being underpowered. Are there particular problems with the 207 that will require extensive repairs. In Singapore, cars are extremely expensive so the 207 will cost me about SGD$59,000 or £29,969. 207 owners, can you help enlighten me on the ownership experience of the Peugeot? Thanks www.therunningrobot.blogspot.com
Updated November 8, 2012 at 3:01 AM
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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 6:50 AM
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Rich B
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Why not get something like a mini cooper?
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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 7:07 AM
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JL
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If a 207 is a 30k car, what would a Mini Cooper be worth? Scary numbers!
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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 7:18 AM
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Rich B
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JL said... If a 207 is a 30k car, what would a Mini Cooper be worth? Scary numbers!
3 year old 207 1.4 in the uk is £4-5k+. You can get a mini for that, it may be a year it two older. But most importantly, it's not a 207.
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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 7:43 AM
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cirrus58
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Well, the current price of a 3 year old Mini Cooper over here is about $100,000 or £51,000. A Cooper S of the same age will set me back by £71,000. That's car ownership in Singapore for you. Look here: http://therunningrobot.blogspot.sg/2012/11/the-curious-case-of-peugeot-207.html
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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 7:57 AM
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Focus69
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Holy crap  that's ALOT of money for a 207. Aren't there any other options???
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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 7:59 AM
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JL
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I think suicide is a viable option in this situation!
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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 8:29 AM
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Peterlplp
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Japanese cars are probably cheaper. Suzuki Swift, Mazda 2/Demio, 3/axela, Honda Jazz , Toyota Ist
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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 8:33 AM
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Focus69
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JL said... I think suicide is a viable option in this situation!
 certainly if he buys a 207.
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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 9:45 AM
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cirrus58
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Peterlplp said... Japanese cars are probably cheaper. Suzuki Swift, Mazda 2/Demio, 3/axela, Honda Jazz , Toyota Ist
A 3 yr old Suzuki Swift Sport, one of my top choice will cost slightly more than the 207. $60,000 or £30,000. Will that be a better choice?
www.therunningrobot.blogspot.com.
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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 10:02 AM
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Gwaredd
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cirrus58 said... A 3 yr old Suzuki Swift Sport, one of my top choice will cost slightly more than the 207. $60,000 or £30,000. Will that be a better choice?
www.therunningrobot.blogspot.com.
About a billion times better, yes! The 207 is a hateful car if you're even remotely interested in getting some fun out of driving. Your Nan would love it though.
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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 11:46 AM
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char
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might be worth checking out www.carlease4you.co.uk
Updated November 8, 2012 at 11:46 AM
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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 11:58 AM
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Greenstone
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Had a mk 2 Astra about ten years ago over their, the saloon no less. Seem to remember it was about £40k for the company to buy, horrid as well. Tax was 150% I think then plus you had to bid for a license which allowed you to buy a car....
Updated November 8, 2012 at 12:19 PM
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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 12:23 PM
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ShockDiamonds
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Don't you also have to prove that you first have access to a garage before you can buy a car over there? Or is that only in Japan?
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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 12:30 PM
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cirrus58
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Greenstone said... Had a mk 2 Astra about ten years ago over their, the saloon no less. Seem to remember it was about £40k for the company to buy, horrid as well. Tax was 150% I think then plus you had to bid for a license which allowed you to buy a car....
Yep, that's what you call a certificate of entitlement. And it now cost $77,000 or £39,000. You got to pay for that first before you get own a new car. So our car prices will include that. So even if a Chery QQ cost £100. You pay to pay £39,100 for the new Chery. (China Brand car)
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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 1:46 PM
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cirrus58
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ShockDiamonds said... Don't you also have to prove that you first have access to a garage before you can buy a car over there? Or is that only in Japan?
Don't have to. But you will have to purchase a parking space at about £25 a month anyway. www.therunningrobot.blogspot.com
Updated November 8, 2012 at 1:49 PM
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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 2:54 PM
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action jack84
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get out of the micra asap ... its a deathtrap
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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 4:23 PM
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cirrus58
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action jack84 said... get out of the micra asap ... its a deathtrap
Why is the Micra a deathtrap?
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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 4:55 PM
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Rich B
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Holy carp, are wages anywhere near in line with these prices?
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