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 Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:39 pm |
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Hi guys, hoping someone can answer this. I am currently looking at 2 206 1.6 Roland Garros' one on a V plate which I understand will have the 90hp engine and one is a 2002 that I am told is the 110hp engine.
Now, there is a massive price difference as I know the owner of the 90hp version, so I was wondering what actually is the difference, would a simple remap (for example) add that extra 20hp? Or is there something more complicated at work here?
Thanks
Martin
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:41 pm |
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I have no idea what the difference is between the two engines, but I know for a fact a simple re map definatly won't add 20bhp to the engine unfortunately
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:49 pm |
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Get the 110bhp 16v engine.
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:54 pm |
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110bhp is the 16valve engine and the 90bhp is 8valve
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:04 pm |
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Both got the same kind of bottom end but the 90 is single cam 8v and the 110 is 16v dohc
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:09 pm |
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I have the 90bhp version, you will want more power than this, plus you have better things on the 110bhp.
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:25 pm |
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I kind off knew you guys where going to say that.
The 90hp is only £450 though, the other is £1200 as its an auto.
maybe I should just buy both!
Thanks for the prompt replies guys will keep you informed
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:27 pm |
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Automatic 206? No thank you.
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:31 pm |
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If the 110 is an auto then in this case more power really isn't the way to go.
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 5:13 pm |
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AL4 gearbox no thank you!
There isn't anything wrong with a well looked after 8 valve for driving in UK traffic
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:00 am |
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Morning guys - thanks for all the prompt reply's last night, sorry I was a bit slower on the uptake, trying to forum on a smartphone is not great!
So - I get the impression that the auto box on the 206's is not great? is that just because it's an auto and therefore slower / not as fun, or is it genuinely a bad gearbox that I should avoid - reason I ask is that my wife only drives auto's and is quite taken with the little Roland Garros.
On another note I have just found a 2.0HDi that may make more sense for me but should I be worried about 167k with history?
Cheers
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:14 am |
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Just to complete the conversation here, and to give you an idea, a remap on the 8v 1.6 will see you sit somewhere around 100 BHP when combined with an induction kit.
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:11 pm |
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I'm not entirely sure what the auto boxes are like but I was warned to avoid them once when looking for an auto car for the missus. If I were you I would avoid a car with that many miles if you can.
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