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Corsa_Alex
PostPosted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:39 pm Up
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hi guys, i own a corsa b, but my gf is looking to get a 206 atm. shes wanting a 1.4 preferably but would settle for a 1.1.

just wondering what common problems/things to look out for with these cars and these engines? i know their french .. Wink

cheers!

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coil packs tbh ive never really had much more than that happen other than usual wear and tear
 
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it's french and breaks often
 
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never had a problem with my 206, like above coil pack will probably be the only issue (if there is one)
 
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Daza
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In all fairness i know its french but i have had my 206 for 3 and a half years and the only things that have gone wrong are, It overheated once ( new relay needed easy fix ) new center section on the exhaust as it rusted away Laughing ( cars 10 years old ) and a new clutch

But mine maybe special though as i know of alot of members that never stop having problems Laughing

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had 2 206's now over 2 and a half years and never really had a problam apart from wear and tear to be honest, just dont buy a hanger
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Marni..206
PostPosted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:58 pm Up
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I havent come across any 206 problems yet just general wear and tear, but was warned by alot of dealers that they are prone to slack gear boxes, I bought mine knowing that problem but I was addicted to them and needed one.
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Corsa_Alex
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thanks guys doesnt sound as bad as the common headgasket problem with mg zr's have that im looking to buy Smile

heard 206's rear axles are sometimes dodgey? and suspension? anyone shed some light?

looking to get a 1.4 or maybe 1.1 206, under 70k miles so shouldnt be too much of a shed but im obviously going to test drive it/check it over etc..

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Howey
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All right hand drive versions are built in Coventry Wink

Yeah the 1.4s are decent, just the usual things like bottom arms, drop links and stay away from NGK spark plugs Wink

spike_202 wrote:
My Powerflow is quite loud but then again it's on ITBs and has a decat.

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Corsa_Alex
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why stay away from ngk plugs just out of interest?
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Corsa_Alex wrote:
why stay away from ngk plugs just out of interest?

Because they cause the car to misfire, something to to with the combo of NGK and the coilpack

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My Powerflow is quite loud but then again it's on ITBs and has a decat.

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Corsa_Alex
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okay cheers

so stay away from ngk plugs, can upset the coilpack which ive heard is quite common.
also the rear axle bit rubbish sometimes?
and also been told the thrust bearings can do quite easily so no riding the clutch ?

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the 1.4 hdi is 30 a year to tax and does alot to the gallon.
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rubyspilot wrote:
Coventry plant shut in Jan 2007

And the stopped making 206's in 2007.

Co-incidence?

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My Powerflow is quite loud but then again it's on ITBs and has a decat.

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