Should I Get This Car? UPDATED

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StarOcean said:

cheshirescat said:

Here's an example of how much bullshit it is, I owned an Audi TT, and as if a timer had gone off, the starter went out not a week after the warranty had expired.  Replacing a starter on most domestic and Japanese brands tends to set you back 200-300 dollars, for the TT it was 800.  Sensors tend to go for 200-300 dollars a pop, and if one goes out several tend to go with it, and don't get me started on the air suspension in most German cars.

Why are they so high maintence? Are they usually for more experienced drivers?

It most likely depends on what exactly is wrong ,My 5 year old  Puegeot 308 wagon had a faulty fuel sensor and  I went to get it fixed .

my auto shop said to ring up the local dealer even though   I paid for it it second hand it was originally leased to the deputy head of state treasury dept  and was 2 years old with 17000 km on the clock ,  my mechanic said certain non wearing parts are covered by lifetime warranty and has far as he was concerned the sensor should be covered for life and rather than paying him  for the part and labor I should contact the local Peugot dealer. after contacting them  they scratched their heads made a few calls and to my surprise replaced it.

Back to the  topic you are right to stop the deal it is a old trick to get you to take on a bigger purchase than intended , they make a bigger commission and if your laws are similar to mine you have a cooling off period.