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 Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 2:51 pm |
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After learning the mpg of a 1.4 is not what i expected i've decided to turn my attention to a diesel 206.
Im going to look at a 2001 206 2.0 HDi 90 LX which is up for £1300.
Having no clue, first off, does this sound reasonable? It has a full service history and has done 120k. The mileage is slightly off putting, but i've never had a diesel before so it could have plently left in it.
Also the mot runs out in 3months are diesel mots any more strict than petrol?
Another option is a 2004 2.0 HDi S with only 80k, part service history and is up for £2000.
Any opinions would be really helpful, plus things to look out for when buying a diesel.
Adam
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 2:53 pm |
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has the cambelt done?
diesel don't do emission test, they only do smoke density test
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:00 pm |
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120,000 does seem to be quite a lot of miles! at that kinda mileage it really depends on if its been loved or ragged its whole life.
look for service history etc.
Diesel MOT's the same for the bodywork etc, but different for emissions. the car is not checked for hydrocarbons or CO2, but instead has a smoke test. so you wanna check that smoke isnt comming from the exhaust when its revved.
see here for a bit more about emissions testing:
www.dvtani.gov.uk/uplo...eaflet.pdf
because its got a turbo check for turbo whine when accelerating, this can be sign of a worn turbo. worn turbo may also give black smoke on heavy acceleration.
other then that its basically the same rules as for when you buy a petrol car. check for rust, damage, bodges etc etc
EDIT: also as said above check for proof the cambelt has been done or you will have to get this done straight away and can be expensive 
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:03 pm |
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2.0 hdi's are a good strong engine. me and 4 other people who work at my garage have the engine in there cars, mine is on 50k, 2 of them are just under 100k, 1's on 110k and the other is on 120k and theyre all going strong. but again it does depend on how theyve been driven
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:11 pm |
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mines on 128k, runs perfect, doesnt smoke and pulls like a train, if a hdi has been looked after and you continue to look after it will run forever, ive been hdi90's with 280 and 342k on them so dont let milage bother you
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:24 pm |
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Excellent, i'll have a good look through the history, but it does say its a 'full' service history.
If the cambelt hasn't been done i'll factor that in with an offer, got a very good specialist nearby so souldnt break the bank. Especially since the cost of a cambelt change on the last car cost around £400.
What price do the turbos go for on these? just in case.
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:27 pm |
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| adam_16v wrote: |
Excellent, i'll have a good look through the history, but it does say its a 'full' service history.
If the cambelt hasn't been done i'll factor that in with an offer, got a very good specialist nearby so souldnt break the bank. Especially since the cost of a cambelt change on the last car cost around £400.
What price do the turbos go for on these? just in case. |
normally £400-600 all included (re-cond)
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:29 pm |
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| Seabook wrote: |
normally £400-600 all included (re-cond) |
yup. would suck if you brought it and the turbo went a month later. as said before, check for turbo wine when driving, check for visable signs of oil leaking from the turbo and check for black smoke (can see in the rear view mirror) when accelerating real hard
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:33 pm |
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Not too bad I guess.
Does the 2.0 Hdi have an intercooler?
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:34 pm |
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| adam_16v wrote: |
Not too bad I guess.
Does the 2.0 Hdi have an intercooler? |
not on a 206. 406 do have intercooler
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:04 pm |
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Are you bloody serious about the turbo whine?! What do you mean by whine... I'm worried now
Mine's makes that (what I thought was normal) kinda hum sorta noise, bit like a hissy noise. Get me?7
HDi's are awesome btw 
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-Sports Bumpers -Rear Spoiler -Rear Lexus Lights -SP Fuel Cap -SP Bonnet Vent -SP Upper Grille -SP Lower Grille (Zunsport) -Crystals | |
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:09 pm |
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Last edited by MrrNoName on Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:43 pm; edited 1 time in total
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:15 pm |
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Noo not like that at all. Thank god, it's much lower in pitch & just like a gassy sound... My boyf reckons it's ok & he's an engineer... Thanks (:
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:30 pm |
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Thanks for the vids, helpful to know what to listen out for.
Smoke when booting it, and turbo whine are key parts then. Apart from that, the same as a normal.
I'll let you know how it goes, although im still tempted to go over budget and look at the 80k one.
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:40 pm |
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have a look at them both, you cant really tell untill you have a good look around it in person. tbh other than those things there isnt much difference between looking at a petrol and diesel like you said. ob the diesel will sound a bit more tractory though. dont let that put you off
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