Your experience is interesting. Maybe it was my location geographically (Boston), but over the years, I've had minimal issues getting any parts for my Mi16. Are you using resources like Western Hemispheres, or Serrone and Sons (both in CA) or Souza Brothers (Somerville, MA)? Both can get you almost any part you need in no time. My mechanic in Boston was able to take care of pretty much everything. I did replace the steering rack, and most recently, my sunroof cables crapped out, and those took a little bit of time to get (Thank you Taijin Park...it now operates like new!). But apart from that, I have to say I would expect it to be much harder to get parts, and have been pleasantly surprised every time.
I have no fear taking my car anywhere...I usually pull it out of the garage once every month and a half when I'm back on the east coast, and I'm always amazed that it starts instantly, and revs like stink!
Cheers,
Paul Hughes
'89 405 Mi16 89K
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From: sjjma <sjjma@yahoo.com>
To: peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 1:46:56 AM
Subject: [Peugeot-L] Futility of owning a Peugeot in US
Just spent 2 days to replace a starter for my 405 Mi16.
Waited 8 days for the rebuilt starter + intake manifold
gasket. Cost me $150 total. My mechanic wanted $730. $530
for a new Peugeot starter + 2 hours of his labor.
I love the 405 handling, styling & interior room, but the
problems are piling up & they cost a lot when my mechanic
does the work. He's good but he insists on official Peugeot
parts at full list price. I can fix the car for lower cost
but then there's always many days of waiting for the parts.
Mostly due to not knowing ALL of the bits & pieces to be
replaced and having to order each piece sequentially.
I've spent about $5K on the car in the past year & I would
hesitate to drive it on a long distance trip. Just not sure
when the next failure is going to happen.
So I'm getting to the point of concluding that a new car
is the only choice. I think maybe a new car every 10 years
or so is the best strategy. Cars are getting more complicated
with very expensive parts and difficult repair procedures.
Really hard to do for an amateur mechanic.
Am I right ? Am I missing any considerations ?
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