Re: Peugeot in the NY times 10/27/97

Charles R. Lincoln (clincoln@SpiritOne.com)
Tue, 28 Oct 97 18:02:49 -0800

I find the quote from Monte Shelton rather interesting - this is the
local dealer to whom I first went for parts, manuals. When I asked if
they had any sample factory manuals for me to look at before ordering,
parts department said no. I then when to the service department - they
too didn't have any, their mechanics don't use them! Maybe that's why
Monte Shelton's Peugeots aren't reliable.

> jdukess <jdukess@monmouth.com> (10/27/97 7:12 AM):

> "Peugeots were overpriced and, in general, underpowered," said Monte
Shelton, a former Peugeot dealer in Portland, Ore., who now sells
European brands including Bentley, Jaguar, Rolls-Royce and Saab.

> "While you can get a very good Peugeot 405 today for under $6,000, frankly I
don't recommend them to my customers. "If they really need a car to get
somewhere every day, I'd tell customers not to buy a Peugeot. As it gets
older, you'll never know when it's going to let you down. They're O.K. as
fun hobby cars to tinker with, but not as reliable transportation."