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Hey everyone, Already posted in a couple of other threads but thought Id best introduce myself, to be polite!
Im Steve, living near Durham, although due to move to Germany in August for 2 years, good side is I get to buy a new car tax free! So was looking to trade my boxster in for probably a BMW 335 MSport coupe or cabriolet. In truth had never looked at Peugeots, and wouldn't normally consider them, however went shopping for a second hand car with my girlfriend and stopped at a Peugeot dealer, I wondered why they had what appeared to be a new Audi TT, you can imagine my shock when i saw it was a peugeot (I dont read a lot of car mags, or watch TV much)!!!! Had a sit in it and instantly fell in love with it. Only downside for me is that horrid lion on the bonnet, would much prefer it to be more subtle!! Also the dealer was a bit of an idiot, admittedly I was wearing jeans and a hoodie (i was slobbing it that day, and the rain was atrocious), but his first reply to me was 'Its very expensive' said in a patronising tone, when he told me it was 25-30k I laughed at him and told him I was about to go to BMW the next day and spend £49k on a car. Anyway found another garage to chat with, who are friendly and helpful, youd think salespeople wouldnt want to blow the chance of a sale with rude behaviour though!
Anyway the damn RCZ played on my mind, and worked its way in, Im going for a test drive in 1hr and if its nice to drive then i will definitely be placing my order later today! Im not expecting handling equivalent to my porsche, but as long as its fun, im happy, the MPG is a big bonus, I think i manage about 18mpg at the moment, not to mention the boot space :O So fingers crossed, im going for the following spec, unless anyone has any other suggestions?
Pearl White 200GT
The full leather package in black (easier to keep clean)
JBL Hifi pack
Vision pack
Carbon brilliant black roof
19" Sortilege Black onyx wheels
Wifi (im a gadget geek)
Peugeot media center Satnav thingy!
Front skirts from the Feline pack
Considering getting the Quad exhaust as well as the Feline Transfer sticker as well. Not convinced by the grill though, think i prefer the standard version. Any opinions from you guys and gals?
Im really blown away so far by the standard equipment you get on this car, it really appears value for money, even better the deal I have been offered so far is 10% Military discount and 20% of VAT, so a saving of 30% on the stock price. That should soften depreciation!!!! Not to mention how cheap it is compared to the BMW, and in my opinion, how much better it looks!
Can anyone let me know how steep the maintenance costs are? Servicing etc? Im used to Porsche and BMW garages, so hoping it will be a pleasant surprise, but knowing main stealerships, i doubt it! Really looking forward to popping back to that dealer when it arrives and reminding him of his rudeness
Wiggers!
Im Steve, living near Durham, although due to move to Germany in August for 2 years, good side is I get to buy a new car tax free! So was looking to trade my boxster in for probably a BMW 335 MSport coupe or cabriolet. In truth had never looked at Peugeots, and wouldn't normally consider them, however went shopping for a second hand car with my girlfriend and stopped at a Peugeot dealer, I wondered why they had what appeared to be a new Audi TT, you can imagine my shock when i saw it was a peugeot (I dont read a lot of car mags, or watch TV much)!!!! Had a sit in it and instantly fell in love with it. Only downside for me is that horrid lion on the bonnet, would much prefer it to be more subtle!! Also the dealer was a bit of an idiot, admittedly I was wearing jeans and a hoodie (i was slobbing it that day, and the rain was atrocious), but his first reply to me was 'Its very expensive' said in a patronising tone, when he told me it was 25-30k I laughed at him and told him I was about to go to BMW the next day and spend £49k on a car. Anyway found another garage to chat with, who are friendly and helpful, youd think salespeople wouldnt want to blow the chance of a sale with rude behaviour though!
Anyway the damn RCZ played on my mind, and worked its way in, Im going for a test drive in 1hr and if its nice to drive then i will definitely be placing my order later today! Im not expecting handling equivalent to my porsche, but as long as its fun, im happy, the MPG is a big bonus, I think i manage about 18mpg at the moment, not to mention the boot space :O So fingers crossed, im going for the following spec, unless anyone has any other suggestions?
Pearl White 200GT
The full leather package in black (easier to keep clean)
JBL Hifi pack
Vision pack
Carbon brilliant black roof
19" Sortilege Black onyx wheels
Wifi (im a gadget geek)
Peugeot media center Satnav thingy!
Front skirts from the Feline pack
Considering getting the Quad exhaust as well as the Feline Transfer sticker as well. Not convinced by the grill though, think i prefer the standard version. Any opinions from you guys and gals?
Im really blown away so far by the standard equipment you get on this car, it really appears value for money, even better the deal I have been offered so far is 10% Military discount and 20% of VAT, so a saving of 30% on the stock price. That should soften depreciation!!!! Not to mention how cheap it is compared to the BMW, and in my opinion, how much better it looks!
Can anyone let me know how steep the maintenance costs are? Servicing etc? Im used to Porsche and BMW garages, so hoping it will be a pleasant surprise, but knowing main stealerships, i doubt it! Really looking forward to popping back to that dealer when it arrives and reminding him of his rudeness
Wiggers!
