Stu9 Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Pug back otr....it's an older 306 2.0hdi....I know the mention of French usually puts folk off...I ask because i'm seriously thinking about puting mine back otr and selling the 320d to cut costs a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B0B Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 What are you asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Good motor and engine. Shame about selling the 46 thoughSent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu9 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Good motor and engine. Shame about selling the 46 though Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Yep, just some electrics let it down, but apart from that, bloody good cars What are you asking? Nothing really, dont why I postsed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Think he means for the 46Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B0B Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Think he means for the 46 Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 4 Beta No, when you read the first post he says "I ask....." I thought I missed the question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunk1 Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Will you really save enough money to make it worth doing ? Can't be much in it mpg wise and i know what i'd rather be driving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Big soft spot for Pugs, had a 306 1.9dt or td whichever way round it was. The car ran great for over 100k miles and i used to abuse it! Only got rid as upgraded to E46. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu9 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) Dunk....It's not just mpg, it's parts, rd tax, ins ect too....all adds up Edited July 15, 2013 by Stu9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunk1 Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Is there a big difference between the two cars in tax and ins ? I met a mate at the weekend and his son is paying over £4k ins on a SEAT Cupra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu9 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Not that much no, but like I say, it all adds up...I know the Bm's arguably the better car, that's debatable though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L333JSA Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I know the Bm's arguably the better car, that's debatable though Why's it debatable since you've just said you know it's the better car?? Strange statement. There's nothing to debate - the Pug whilst being good at what it does will never be patch on the quality and driving experience of the BMW. CharlE46 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu9 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 as soon as said that i'd an idea someone would say something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc l Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 A 206 diesel is better than a e46? Have a lay down fella Nimraynn and Sammy_Bronx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd83 Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 As above, the 306 turbo diesel is a bloody good car for what it is, they take alot of abuse and rack the miles up easily. But i wouldn't sell an E46 to own one though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammo Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) I came from a xsara 2.0hdi to my 320d. I can't see where you are coming from at all? My diesel bill is cheaper, my insurance is cheaper and the there is only about £20 difference in the tax. And now I drive a better car too! A old French car would probly see a garage more often then a old bmw too. Edited July 15, 2013 by Jks87 Blair 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu9 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) A 206 diesel is better than a e46? Have a lay down fella I didnt say it was better (it's a 306) As above, the 306 turbo diesel is a bloody good car for what it is, they take alot of abuse and rack the miles up easily. But i wouldn't sell an E46 to own one though I'm not...I've had it (306) for 3 1/2 yrs...had bm for 2 months I came from a xsara 2.0hdi to my 320d. I can't see where you are coming from at all? My diesel bill is cheaper, my insurance is cheaper and the there is only about £20 difference in the tax. And now I drive a better car too! A old French car would probly see a garage more often then a old bmw too. I just said I'd thought of using it again to help cut costs Ins and tax are dearer on bm As for for French seeing a garage more the bm....dont bank on it, in the 3 1/2 yrs i've had it it's had a clutch, b/joints, h/brake cable, couple of bulbs....see how the bm fairs up in the same time (if i've got it that long) Edited July 15, 2013 by Stu9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James B Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) I met a mate at the weekend and his son is paying over £4k ins on a SEAT Cupra 'Tis to be expected really considering? OP I would personally stick with the BM due to the whole quality, driveability etc, but obviously if needs be then you must do what's more sensible really Edited July 15, 2013 by James B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike- Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) Used to really love my old 306 HDi. Front mount and an aggressive map and it was running about 160bhp. Torque steered like an absolute pig, but pretty good midrange given the low weight and cracked 50mpg no problem. Edited July 15, 2013 by Mike- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Couldn't find a decent one for under a grand when I was looking last year or I'd be driving one now. Cheap cars are great, they will add years to your life through lack of stress. Chimp Choker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu9 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I agree Rob....I priced a few parts between both on GSF ect, some are much the same but some for the bm are dam near double, but i know they'll be a better quality (or should be). I'll try and get it (Pug) through an mot though and take it from that. Sounds daft, but i miss not using the Pug Mike...mine's mapped to 125 from 90....Whippy did it from Pug.net, very knowledgable and helpfull guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike- Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I know, I bought my HDi from him lolz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammo Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 All I can say is my e46 is actually cheaper to run bar tax which is only slightly more! Just going by my experience with the past for French cars I've had, that needed something done at least once a month if not more. Little or big. So I'm now saving alot more money driving my e46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammo Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Oh and I have a hdi for sale cheap for anyone interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu9 Posted July 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Dont need it i've got one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
