Lotus Boy Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I am selling my Mum's Peugeot 106, a 1998 Auto that's done around only 38,000 miles. It's a clean silver 5 door in good nick so got lots going for it but the thing is the auto box went on it a couple of months ago. My parents got it repaired (at a cost of nearly a grand whoops!) and has 12 month warranty on it but I'm wondering whether it's worth advertising the car as having, effectively, a new gearbox or not mention it in the sales blurb in fear that it might but prospective buyers off, given that they might wonder why such a low miles car has had such a fault?? Is a fresh 'box a selling point or not? I guess I'm leaning towards not mentioning it but would appreciate a second opinion. Obviously if a buyer comes to look they will see the invoice in the file and have no probs with that. What do you think? Thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevDyson Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Personally I would not mention it. Put the receipt in the Service book and leave at that. A lot of buyers would be put off by thinking the car had been through a hard life if you tell them the gearbox had been repaired / changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Don't mention it up front, but don't lie if asked about major work. -----See some pictures of the build here. 13000 miles completed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Boy Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share Posted November 17, 2007 Thanks guys, you seem to concur with my own thoughts on it. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I wouldn't say anything up front either, I'd be unsure about the mileage if I saw a new auto box required on such a small light car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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