Various Topics on Peugeot

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Hi from England guys,

Just bought my first Pug, a 1998/99 3.0 V6 Manual Saloon with 77K on the
clock, tatty body and a bit messy under the bonnet. Wasn't really thinking
of buying it but my mate spotted it on the forecourt and was interested so
we both had a test drive.

On the test drive the only things I noticed are:

Handbrake not too good, had to pull it up a bit to keep the car still.
Some shaking (under the bonnet?) when I put my foot down a bit.
Once I heard a bit of a crunch putting it into reverse, but not after that.

But, man, the car is so smooth! Plenty of oomph with the a/c on full blast.
Probably be a bit thirsty though. Equipment levels are just great, electric
everything, A/C, leather interior, cd changer (Philips), though no sunroof.
Handling seemed pretty good but I didn't push it too much. Anyway, for the
price I couldn't complain, so I bought it there and then.

I really want to keep this car long term so what should I look out for?
Any advice/tips woud be appreciated 'cos I don't want to regret this
'impulse' purchase!
Is there a Haynes manual on it, and is it comprehensive? BTW, what's the
length of the car?

Sorry about all the questions, but I'm just so excited/curious/worried all
at the same time.

Thanks very much for replies.

gino

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"> Just bought my first Pug, a 1998/99 3.0 V6 Manual Saloon with 77K on the
> clock, tatty body and a bit messy under the bonnet. Wasn't really thinking
> of buying it but my mate spotted it on the forecourt and was interested so
> we both had a test drive.
>
> On the test drive the only things I noticed are:
>
> Handbrake not too good, had to pull it up a bit to keep the car still.
> Some shaking (under the bonnet?) when I put my foot down a bit.
> Once I heard a bit of a crunch putting it into reverse, but not after
that.
>
> But, man, the car is so smooth! Plenty of oomph with the a/c on full
blast.
> Probably be a bit thirsty though. Equipment levels are just great,
electric
> everything, A/C, leather interior, cd changer (Philips), though no
sunroof.
> Handling seemed pretty good but I didn't push it too much. Anyway, for the
> price I couldn't complain, so I bought it there and then.
>
> I really want to keep this car long term so what should I look out for?
> Any advice/tips woud be appreciated 'cos I don't want to regret this
> 'impulse' purchase!
> Is there a Haynes manual on it, and is it comprehensive? BTW, what's the
> length of the car?

I haven't found a manual yet.
But with all that power you need to check the brakes and the discs. Nothing
should shake under the bonnet! The A/C should be checked 'cos after 5 years
the coolant will have evaporated. The battery should have been replaced in
the fourth year, if it hasn't it will soon. Timing belt needs looking at, it
maybe good to 100k, but not always. I replaced mine at 72 even though it was
still good.
When they're good they're great otherwise it's a bag of French ****
Don't worry about the sun roof in this weather, when it's hot it's like a
magnifying gl*** and I have to close the cover.
I've the V6 auto estate certainly a wolf in sheep's clothing.

..g..

On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 10:47:08 +0100, "gino" <barelli32@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>Hi from England guys,
>
>Just bought my first Pug, a 1998/99 3.0 V6 Manual Saloon with 77K on the
>clock, tatty body and a bit messy under the bonnet. Wasn't really thinking
>of buying it but my mate spotted it on the forecourt and was interested so
>we both had a test drive.
>
>On the test drive the only things I noticed are:
>
>Handbrake not too good, had to pull it up a bit to keep the car still.
>Some shaking (under the bonnet?) when I put my foot down a bit.
>Once I heard a bit of a crunch putting it into reverse, but not after that.
>
>But, man, the car is so smooth! Plenty of oomph with the a/c on full blast.
>Probably be a bit thirsty though. Equipment levels are just great, electric
>everything, A/C, leather interior, cd changer (Philips), though no sunroof.
>Handling seemed pretty good but I didn't push it too much. Anyway, for the
>price I couldn't complain, so I bought it there and then.
>
>I really want to keep this car long term so what should I look out for?
>Any advice/tips woud be appreciated 'cos I don't want to regret this
>'impulse' purchase!
>Is there a Haynes manual on it, and is it comprehensive? BTW, what's the
>length of the car?
>
>Sorry about all the questions, but I'm just so excited/curious/worried all
>at the same time.
>
>Thanks very much for replies.
>
>gino
>
The first thing you MUST do is change the cambelt, unless you are
absolutely sure it has been done recently. And by the same token have
a major service on it.by a reputable garage. Then act on what they
find.