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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 12:49 AM
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For the past few years i have come extremely fascinated in the Peugeot line of cars. Every since i used a 206 RC in my Need for Speed games. I think Peugeot has some pretty unique vehicle that i can see doing very well in the US. They have nice style, great engines, and a great divers line of cars.

http://www.peugeot.com/produits/modeles/tous/en/

Anyone else have an opinion on Peugeot? Do you think they should come back to the US? What do you think of their car line-up?

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They make some cars that turn out to be some kick-___ tuner cars, especially the 206 & 207.
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ya they are really nice car i've seen many of those in europe its a shame they dont bring over here in the states
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i emailed to company to see if/when is they decide to bring them to the US. Hey u never know. i make some really nice cars, with nice power and great mpg.
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i emailed to company to see if/when is they decide to bring them to the US. Hey u never know. i make some really nice cars, with nice power and great mpg.
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My parents used to have a couple of 504s.
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I LOVE THE ALFA ROMEO 147 i would buy one in a heartbeat..i think alfa romeo is comin back in the US Market
Old Mar 21, 2006 | 02:16 AM
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I heard that, too. They also have some nice cars.
Old Mar 21, 2006 | 04:44 AM
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i'd love to see french cars come back to north america. mmmmm.... renault clio
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Trust me on this: you're not missing out here! Peugots,Renaults,Citrõens and Alfas are notoriously unreliable and the "Frenchies" in particular are highly fire-prone.
Old Mar 23, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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Yes they are pretty un-reliable....

But any car can be reliable w/ proper care and maintenance.

The 407c is hawt.
Old Mar 23, 2006 | 06:37 PM
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yeah WRC has made me a fan of Peugots and Citrõens
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i would drive this in a heartbeat! i love those headlights too!
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oh yah. I would too.. If we could get em
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i just dont like the mirrors, but i LOVE how compact it is! i love small cars, even tho the tC isnt small, its not huge and its so much fun to drive.
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You love compacts eh?

What about Steve Martins' ride in the pink panther? hehe

I would definitly drive one of those. :D
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that 207RC looks alot like the Nissan nismo concept Versa
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that looks a LOT like the yaris though.. I'm just saying
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Originally Posted by TimmyT
You love compacts eh?

What about Steve Martins' ride in the pink panther? hehe

I would definitly drive one of those. :D
never saw it, and i probly never will. doesnt look like it would grab my attention too much lol.
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Peugeot = Property

http://www.zapworld.com/cars/smartCar.asp

Fear teh 3 cyl 60 horsepower Rear engine TURBO Smart Car!!!

60 miles to the gallon, with a 8.7 gallon tank.

And you can park it ANYWHERE!
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yuk! lol way too compact to me, and waaaaaaaaaaay to slow.



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