Pip 12 Posted June 20, 2018 Any thoughts on these? I have always had autos to sell but only ever had one French auto and really got my fingers burnt. This is 1.6 chap has to p/x against a Mini Cooper s 2016. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted June 20, 2018 Not sure whether they would be perceived as a little underpowered? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Ayers 171 Posted June 20, 2018 "but only ever had one French auto and really got my fingers burnt." A scenic? The valve chests were notorious for failing. Or a PSA EGS semi auto? If the C3 is low mileage go for it. There is high demand for small autos from the elderly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted June 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, David Ayers said: "but only ever had one French auto and really got my fingers burnt." A scenic? The valve chests were notorious for failing. Or a PSA EGS semi auto? If the C3 is low mileage go for it. There is high demand for small autos from the elderly. that would be my take,have an exit plan as they arent the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparky 274 Posted June 20, 2018 Boxes are ok, the stuff that works them can be a little dicy but no huge expense. That said, a small auto ticks a lot of boxes. Get the deal done. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted June 20, 2018 A 9 year old French hatchback is hardly a major financial decision is it!?!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted June 20, 2018 As long as the margin from the Mini washes the PX's face - go for it - you've little ot nothing to lose. 1.6 is a big engine in a small car mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted June 20, 2018 Have sold hundreds of french autos with little issues. However, I had a box let go in one exactly the same as yours a couple of years ago. Is unusual though in my experience and I was lucky enough to find a guaranteed second hand one for not a lot of money. I'd sooner a French auto box (and a French car over a German car in general) over a German one anyway -maybe with the exception of that EGS Box in the Picassos- just because they drive horrid IMHO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pip 12 Posted June 20, 2018 22 minutes ago, NOACROSS said: Have sold hundreds of french autos with little issues. However, I had a box let go in one exactly the same as yours a couple of years ago. Is unusual though in my experience and I was lucky enough to find a guaranteed second hand one for not a lot of money. I'd sooner a French auto box (and a French car over a German car in general) over a German one anyway -maybe with the exception of that EGS Box in the Picassos- just because they drive horrid IMHO. Deal done. Wednesday and 3 done already this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
