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 Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 2:02 am |
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Hi everyone, im new to 206's and could really do with some advice. looking at this
www.autotrader.co.uk/c...2489472015
its got 130k on the clock and apparently road tax is £30 a year (he said he will put it on today). what do you guys think? what should i look out for? any advice would be greatly appreciated
many thanks
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 2:49 am |
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Will be warn out so expect to pay a lot of repair costs or buy it with a guarantee,
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 3:02 am |
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what would be worn out? could you be more specific ?
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 3:06 am |
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Location: Rugby,Warwickshire
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Has it had a cambelt and water pump done resently? Also you'll have to ask about the clutch and resent service records
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 3:56 am |
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Joined: Jul 28, 2011
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Location: Cornwall
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I didnt relialise the 2.0hdi were £30 per year tax??
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 5:32 am |
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Joined: Jun 12, 2011
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Location: Hertfordshire
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| wonkey_18 wrote: |
| I didnt relialise the 2.0hdi were £30 per year tax?? |
Mines not  £135 I think I paid this year
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 5:38 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Raunds, Northamptonshire
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| wonkey_18 wrote: |
| I didnt relialise the 2.0hdi were £30 per year tax?? |
my next doors one was £30
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 5:45 am |
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Joined: Feb 24, 2010
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Location: North West Wales
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| wonkey_18 wrote: |
| I didnt relialise the 2.0hdi were £30 per year tax?? |
The Eco version is, think its a slightly modified air box and a longer final drive which results in lower emissions at the rev range they perform the test thus bringing it into the £30 tax bracket.
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:56 am |
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ok so ask about cambelt and water pump, any other parts that are prone to problems that i should be aware of?
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:43 am |
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Joined: Jan 13, 2011
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Location: aldershot
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| wonkey_18 wrote: |
| I didnt relialise the 2.0hdi were £30 per year tax?? |
cool aint it lol
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:45 am |
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Joined: Feb 10, 2010
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Location: Little hulton (worsley)
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There not the quickest engine but the block its self is very strong i have the same one in my berlingo van with 168000 miles on it.
Timeing belt
Water pump
Service history
Injectors one went on my van at 100000 miles so take that into consideration.
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:46 am |
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| belly206 wrote: |
| ok so ask about cambelt and water pump, any other parts that are prone to problems that i should be aware of? |
brakes, bushes, engine mounts, anything that wears out, mine was same age when i got her, and ive had to do quite a bit to her, brakes,drop links, wishbones, bushes, ive put off engine mount lol
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:29 am |
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Joined: Jan 29, 2011
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Location: Westhoughton, Lancashire
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I would want it to be pristine for that price. Offer him £850
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:47 am |
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Joined: Jul 16, 2012
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Location: Hemel Hempstead
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I would say that's a lot of money for those miles. I would be looking at 600-700 quid. They are worth peanuts now.
The main things I would check are Cambelt/water pump has been done, clutch has been done if its been needed, and check the condition of the rear beam and bearings.
In fairness then it's just the standard stuff. They are pretty tough. I wouldn't be overly concerned with the miles- but I definitely wouldn't pay that. I picked up a silver 3 door, with 70k 1 owner full history for just a smidge over that a few years ago!!
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:35 am |
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been thinking all day about it and my gut is telling me to walk away, so thats what im gonna do  gonna keep an eye out but that £30 road tax would have been great lol thanks for all your helpful advice and i will remember this information for the future pug hunt
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