#1: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:00 pm ---- Hi all,
Well as title says,I wonder why lots of 206 owners,and members of this forum are selling thier 206,and replace it with another car,some of them with a french made like 207 or clio,and other replace it for Japanese or German cars,so what is wrong in this pictuer??,I asked a dear friend of mine who sold his car few days ago,and he said that the french cars build quality isn't great and they aren't very reliable,so he had to move on,and buy another car.
So what is wrong with 206??it's really full of problems and not reliable,or it's just ppl like to change,so as a 206 owner,and a member of this great forum,I would like to share what you think or believe about this,and it would be great for who replaced his 206 with non french car ,specially peugeot,to tell us why he/she made this step.
Thank you all for sharing in advance
Tim Last edited by Timon2210 on Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:44 pm; edited 3 times in total
#2: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: dturbopeck, Location: newcastle upon tynePosted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:03 pm ---- well iam selling my 180 because its a bit expensive to run, but iam just going back to my old 306 dturbo, but i do luv my 180
#3: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: NorthantsBen, Location: Raunds, NorthamptonshirePosted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:05 pm ---- I had to sell mine for money problems and couldn't run two cars at once. Tho now I'm up on my feet a bit I wish I didn't
#4: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Andy_VXR, Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:05 pm ---- Because people move on and get more money....
#5: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Geoff, Location: Evesham, WorcestershirePosted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:07 pm ---- Mine is getting old and not really fit for the amount of mileage I do.
Its also getting expensive to fix - so it will be traded in and I shall get something new. Probably won't be another Peugeot.
#6: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: 2Oh!6, Location: GloucesterPosted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:07 pm ----
Andy_VXR wrote:
Because people move on and get more money....
Bingo!
And bigger ideas, want more power, different options etc..
#7: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Jonno, Location: Boston/Spalding LincsPosted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:13 pm ---- people grow up and need different things...hatches are easier to insure and generally cheaper to run than larger cars, with bigger engines.. so as people get older they can afford a quicker car or need a larger car for family etc..
#8: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: mattievrs, Location: LeicesterPosted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:16 pm ---- I sold mine primarily because of a whining diff, BUT i also wanted a change as the 206 was costing me a fair bit of money to keep running.It did about 300 miles per week and was on 80000 miles so it wasnt staying for long either way! I also got fed up with something always needing to be fixed/repaired on it.It never broke down but always had something that needed doing (usually bottom arms every 6 months!)
Also i never really liked the crap french build quality of it either, its was about as comfy as an old shed in the winter. It looked nice but thats where the love stopped between us really
#9: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Ditza, Location: CambridgeshirePosted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:26 pm ---- I recently sold my gti 138 because the mileage was getting high and I wouldn't have got much money for it, but I absolutely loved it, I loved it so much I bought a 180 so I had more power nicer interior and low miles. I had my 138 for 3 and a half years and that's roughly how long I'll keep my new one for. I don't think the peugeots have loads of problems at all and would recommend a 206 to anyone buying a car. My 138 cost me about 100 quid for a new ball joint in the time I had it. Who can moan at that?
#10: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: EDP407, Location: Melksham, WiltshirePosted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:31 pm ---- I didn't even sell my 206, the garage gave my money back because their was so much wrong with it. Bought a 306. Older but tank of a car
#11: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Mattie-RS, Location: A Track near you ;)Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:47 pm ---- I took my 206 off road to use as a Track car and bought a C2!
As the C2 wasnt too expensive, virtually brand new 59, with 7k miles! It has pretty decent power and good mpg for what i use it for, which is about twice a week to play Cricket.
Finally got rid of the 206 as its old ('98) and tbh s**t for what i want really with not alot of potential without getting a mortgage, so will be moving onto something bigger and better with about 300bhp, 4wd and a mans car tbh
#12: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:52 pm ---- Im just taking the 206 off the road for its conversion
#14: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 2:22 pm ----
Seabook wrote:
scooby FTW~!
Indeed
Scooby 04 plate @ 17 = FTMW
#15: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Mattie-RS, Location: A Track near you ;)Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 2:33 pm ---- Scooby FTL
Evo FTW
#16: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Nimminz, Location: Durham, NE England, UKPosted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 2:35 pm ---- I changed from my 2004 206 1.4 to a 1988 Volvo 360 2L for a few reasons:
-older car easier to do work on
-Cheaper insurance for what it is (cost 15p more to insure than the pug)
-Pug kept going wrong and needing expensive repairs
-mods for the peugeot are so expensive
-wanted something bigger and more doors
-RWD fun
-More power
-safer IMO
-lower milage car, pug was overdue a cambelt change
-wanted something i can learn new things like restoration, welding and general restoration
the pug wasn't bad i loved it (but so did the garage i paid to fix it every month)
only thing i miss is the central locking
#17: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 2:48 pm ----
Mattie® wrote:
Scooby FTL
Evo FTW
Scooby burble FTW
Evo gearbox muching FTL
#18: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Jordan_xsi, Location: IpswichPosted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 3:22 pm ---- the 206 is a nice car and we do all love them or we wouldnt be on here lol but lets face it there is better cars out there and alot of people seem to forget that! i got my XSi as its perfect for what i use it for...general social driving, to my girlriends, to work and back and its got a little bit of go in it. i dont do alot of miles and as im only 18 i dont really have alot of other things to pay for so i can afford to put the majority of my cash into making it look nice which has turned into a hobby. And when people say they are forever breaking i guess ive got some kind of special lucky one that doesnt break, touch wood! As for why people would sell them, well i would sell mine when insurance on something a little bigger and with more power is reasonable to insure!
your 17 and own a scooby?? 1 how?? 2 LAD!! Lol. Done well mate well jelous lol.
I own my 206, the euro fail project, my scooby and part of our rally prepared 205
40k miles, full subaru service history ( recent service to ) and 2 keys
done well there matey :)!!
wats your insurance like fella??
next car = scooby lol!! love em.
As above mate, not that much due to the motortraders policy
But cars are expensive hobby, im skint as atm
i see ;)!!
nice 1 mate.
yea matey i no. um doing a 205 gti up atm. the money um spending is unreal lol!!
#28: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:24 pm ----
EDP407 wrote:
I didn't even sell my 206, the garage gave my money back because their was so much wrong with it. Bought a 306. Older but tank of a car
I will get one if the insurance write mine off. are they nice to drive?
#29: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Ali_H, Location: Chichester, SussexPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:11 am ----
addaz wrote:
Mattie® wrote:
Scooby FTL
Evo FTW
Scooby burble FTW
Evo gearbox muching FTL
Scooby rawr FTW
Evo rawr FTMFW
#30: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Jamie, Location: Ring y0Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:24 am ---- I'm selling mine because I can afford something better and am very disappointed about not getting the bodies done. Nothing wrong with it, loved the car, just time to move on.
Boxster or M3 next!
#31: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:31 am ---- They're expencive to run, they go wrong quite often, they do things that only french cars do like create rattles and knocks and then just as quickly as they started they dissapear again,l they dont hold value, stupid things break on them for no real reason, people may want different things from their car that a 206 cant provide, peoples car budget may have gone up so they can go on to better things but basicly people get rid of them because they are crap...but we still love them
#32: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Quarmbo, Location: Bristol & LeicesterPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:33 am ----
I've just had a wage rise and promotion and was thinking of coming back and buying a 180. Not so sure now; your all depressing me!
#33: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Seb, Location: Under your bedPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:33 am ---- I had a fair few issues with my 206, but I fixed them all and it ran great.
I had more money and wanted to move onto something that was much quicker and that I could still tinker about on, with ease!
So I sold the 206 and got the VX!
#34: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: twed207, Location: borders, near carlisle.Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:43 am ---- i moved on because i fancied a change! new job, getting more money so i could afford it, it was just begging me to buy it! it had only just came in... lol.
but TBH. the 206 is what, 11/12 years old now? although they are still a very nice looking car and still popular, they're getting old, problems are developing on them due to age/milage so people are moving on. they're a good first/second car and cheap run arounds (ish).
i loved my 206, sometimes i wish i still had it as i see it everyday . but after testing the 207, it felt so cheap and tacky! my sister has just got a 206, and sometimes when i'm in it, i wonder how i managed! lol
Mattie® wrote:
Scooby FTL
Evo FTW
QFTMFT!!!
#35: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Jamie, Location: Ring y0Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:45 am ---- I still think the 180 is a great car;
-Relatively quick
-Still looks modern
-Can return a decent mpg for the power
-Nice cabin
-Good safety features
#36: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Danw_VVT, Location: Herts/LondonPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 7:19 am ---- still have the 206.
but got the XR3i because it was there and good thing to work on.
skoda to make some money or for a cheap run around for the missus
and the golf TSI(havent taken delivery yet and wont be for a year) because its a 1.4 with great mpg but has turbo and supercharger for the performance. and also looks damn good now its lowered and had spraying done.
as said people change. ill probably keep my 206 for another 3 years after that meh what happen happens
#37: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Jamie, Location: Ring y0Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 9:52 am ---- Lol so what you're saying is you dont own the golf yet Dan!
#38: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Danw_VVT, Location: Herts/LondonPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 9:56 am ---- no but its in the family lol and i drive it. just log book isnt in my name lol
#39: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: sillyhilly, Location: The Mean Streets of CoventryPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:10 am ---- Because 206s are good for the following age brackets:
17-21
65-dead
And the build quality is crap. Just slam the door of a 206, and then an audi and listen to the difference...
#40: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:15 am ----
sillyhilly wrote:
Because 206s are good for the following age brackets:
17-21
65-dead
And the build quality is crap. Just slam the door of a 206, and then an audi and listen to the difference...
Very true & I can relate as I'm about to turn 21 and just sold my 206
Bought a VAG build Skoda Fabia vRS, the build quality is immense compared to a 206!
#41: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Mattie-RS, Location: A Track near you ;)Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:17 am ----
CD-206GTi wrote:
sillyhilly wrote:
Because 206s are good for the following age brackets:
17-21
65-dead
And the build quality is crap. Just slam the door of a 206, and then an audi and listen to the difference...
Very true & I can relate as I'm about to turn 21 and just sold my 206
Bought a VAG build Skoda Fabia vRS, the build quality is immense compared to a 206!
me too, i had my 206 since i was 18ish, and on my 21st got rid of it
#42: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: sillyhilly, Location: The Mean Streets of CoventryPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:22 am ----
Mattie® wrote:
CD-206GTi wrote:
sillyhilly wrote:
Because 206s are good for the following age brackets:
17-21
65-dead
And the build quality is crap. Just slam the door of a 206, and then an audi and listen to the difference...
Very true & I can relate as I'm about to turn 21 and just sold my 206
Bought a VAG build Skoda Fabia vRS, the build quality is immense compared to a 206!
me too, i had my 206 since i was 18ish, and on my 21st got rid of it
Im also 21, and so can speak from experience
Im looking for a new car now, but that requires money and i'm hardly swimming in the stuff...
#43: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:29 am ----
sillyhilly wrote:
Mattie® wrote:
CD-206GTi wrote:
sillyhilly wrote:
Because 206s are good for the following age brackets:
17-21
65-dead
And the build quality is crap. Just slam the door of a 206, and then an audi and listen to the difference...
Very true & I can relate as I'm about to turn 21 and just sold my 206
Bought a VAG build Skoda Fabia vRS, the build quality is immense compared to a 206!
me too, i had my 206 since i was 18ish, and on my 21st got rid of it
Im also 21, and so can speak from experience
Im looking for a new car now, but that requires money and i'm hardly swimming in the stuff...
No one is
I cant afford to put petrol in my day to day car, let alone all of them
#44: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Geoff, Location: Evesham, WorcestershirePosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 11:20 am ----
Mattie® wrote:
CD-206GTi wrote:
sillyhilly wrote:
Because 206s are good for the following age brackets:
17-21
65-dead
And the build quality is crap. Just slam the door of a 206, and then an audi and listen to the difference...
Very true & I can relate as I'm about to turn 21 and just sold my 206
Bought a VAG build Skoda Fabia vRS, the build quality is immense compared to a 206!
me too, i had my 206 since i was 18ish, and on my 21st got rid of it
Bugger, I'm a couple of years late.
Does anyone else find that choosing a new car isn't easy? I'm finding it tough on what to get next - new cars at the moment I think look dull.
#45: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 11:38 am ----
Geoff wrote:
Mattie® wrote:
CD-206GTi wrote:
sillyhilly wrote:
Because 206s are good for the following age brackets:
17-21
65-dead
And the build quality is crap. Just slam the door of a 206, and then an audi and listen to the difference...
Very true & I can relate as I'm about to turn 21 and just sold my 206
Bought a VAG build Skoda Fabia vRS, the build quality is immense compared to a 206!
me too, i had my 206 since i was 18ish, and on my 21st got rid of it
Bugger, I'm a couple of years late.
Does anyone else find that choosing a new car isn't easy? I'm finding it tough on what to get next - new cars at the moment I think look dull.
Im finding it hard to find a new car simply because of the amount of good cars out there for decent money, not a fan of many newer cars though as you say they are a little dull
#46: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Nitrox121, Location: LancasterPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 11:50 am ---- i wanted a faster, german, better looking, more toys/ luxuries...
bought a beemer
#47: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: misskayleigh, Location: Kings Lynn, NorfolkPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 12:27 pm ---- I sold mine because it was too expensive to run, and tbh I didn't use it enough.. and I went to something half the speed.. lol.
#48: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: ChinaB, Location: TynesidePosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 12:42 pm ---- If mine goes, it'll be because I've gone to something 4WD / AWD. Two years running now the pug has got stranded in the snow where I live!
Overall though, I think for the money they're great little motors, especially as I do 12 miles a day normally. A tank of petrol lasts a month and I'm getting 35mpg which is alright for the journey I do. It's up to about 85k miles and other than the usual (back box, brakes, coil pack and the ubiquitous COM2000 unit!) nothing really has gone wrong with it.
BUT I know it's coming!
#49: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Darkness, Location: Banfield, ArgentinaPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:36 pm ---- Same is going on here with the people on the local Club/Forum I'm in.
Only Iran still manufactures the pug. Argentina stopped selling it in 2009 changing for the crappy 206+. Even that, accesories and parts are still very expensive.
But IMO it's the life that goes on. You get married, you got children. The pug becomes obsolete if you don't have enough for a 2nd car. I think that's the main reason for people like me who are not into the nowadays consumer chaos.
But I have only just one kid, so the pug is going to still at least for a while. And I love it, despite all the low points you've mentioned.
Next car is a Golf VI TSI 1.4 turbo (maybe the Mk VII generation).
#50: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: burga_hdi, Location: Goole East yorksPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:45 pm ---- mine went on wednesday, got rid because its french and felt cheaply built got a bmw now
#51: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:46 pm ---- Oh and the scooby has a bigger boot for a bigger ice install
#52: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Jamie, Location: Ring y0Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:53 pm ---- That's sacrilege. ICE in a scooby. That's what happens when 17 year olds get them
#53: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Brian, Location: VVT Land, FifePosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:56 pm ---- The 206 is a great wee starter car in smaller engine formats, cheap to run, insure and even buy at the moment! The sportier models are cheap and cheerful. I plan on running the 180 for quite a wee while then i'll save up for some form of Evo XI for when i'm 25 ...that's the choice at the moment anyway...i kinda fancy an evo 8 as well, black with some bronze wheels...mmm boooooooooost.
#54: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:57 pm ----
Big_Rich180 wrote:
They're expencive to run,
No 206 is expensive to run.
twed207 wrote:
when i'm in it, i wonder how i managed! lol
I get in the wifes 207CC and I realise why people say VW's are much better built. Even as soon as I adjust the rear view mirror it feels creaky and brittle. As you pull the door shut the trim and handle flex towards you.
Like most people though I'm comparing a £20k car with what is basically a £12k car with a £6k folding roof. It's not fair to compare them.
To compare a similarly aged 206 to an identically aged Polo actually doesn't make the 206 seem too bad. A 2001 Polo is not really that nice a car.
#55: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Jamie, Location: Ring y0Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:59 pm ---- I agree with that. Newer cars in general are better built, it's not the brand.
To compare a similarly aged 206 to an identically aged Polo actually doesn't make the 206 seem too bad. A 2001 Polo is not really that nice a car.
Not from what I have seen. The Polo won't fall apart easily, its still part of the built to last theme.
I know someone with an early 1999 model 1.4 it ran up 195,000miles before it needed any major work. It did over 100k before the tracking needed to be looked at.
Now if you were to compare a 2001 Fiesta again they are solid but the amount of rust on them is noticeable. Less issues possibly because its the less modern Mk5.
But my 2002 206 has an overheating gremlin, an irritating sump gasket oil leak, its had the com2000 replaced, it has had few electrical glitches. Not the sort stuff that should go wrong on a 60,000mile car. It doesn't get a hard life and it probably has a better service history than most on this site.
#59: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 2:29 pm ----
Jamie wrote:
That's sacrilege. ICE in a scooby. That's what happens when 17 year olds get them
Im putting the 1.4 on the track.... Maybe
But its going to be slammed, loud and slow
#60: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: pugville, Location: Nantgaredig, Carmarthen.Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 3:47 pm ---- I've noticed that on here that people either love or hate the 206 because of reliability issues. Until a year ago I've always owned a Ford. I think the CVH engines on the escorts were very reliable when well maintained. But when my old Ford failed its MOT last september with a few days left before my tax disc ran out I saw and bought a low mileage 206 quiksilver on the internet. I thought I might regret this (after other owners experiences) but the the pug has been perfect even through that winter at the beginning of the year.
PS) It will probably start falling apart now because my MOT is next week. Last edited by pugville on Thu Sep 16, 2010 4:29 pm; edited 1 time in total
#61: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Porndoguk, Location: WolverhamptonPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 4:28 pm ----
Timon2210 wrote:
Hi all,
Well as title says,I wonder why lots of 206 owners,and members of this forum are selling thier 206,and replace it with another car,some of them with a french made like 207 or clio,and other replace it for Japanese or German cars,so what is wrong in this pictuer??,I aske a dear friend of mine who sold his car few days ago,and he said that the french cars build quality isn't great and they aren't very reliable,so he had to move on,and buy another car.
So what is wrong with 206??it's really full of problems and not reliable,or it's just ppl like to change,so as a 206 owner,and a member of this great forum,I would like to share what you think or believe about this,and it would be great for who replaced his 206 with non french car ,specially peugeot,to tell us why he/she made this step.
Thank you all for sharing in advance
Tim
im selling mine because i have a company van 09 reg, a 55 reg VX zafira for the family and a 1989 NC30 bike, i get plenty of smiles per hour with that.
the 206 doesnt get used and im selling because im a family guy and always use the bigger car.
#62: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Hotchy, Location: GlenrothesPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:25 pm ---- I would have sold a good year ago if my insurance would have allowed it but i dont think there was a sportier looking car for my price bracket and insurance, so im stuck with it untill march.. atleast the new owner come then will have a shiney new cambelt and water pump
#63: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Seb, Location: Under your bedPosted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 2:19 am ----
Brian wrote:
I plan on running the 180 for quite a wee while then i'll save up for some form of Evo XI for when i'm 25 ...that's the choice at the moment anyway...i kinda fancy an evo 8
You better have deep pockets for servicing and such then. My mate by no means has no money, and he had an 8 for all of 7 months until he was almost hit by a 2.5k bill, and it wasn't even that old either... one of the last 8's, FQ-400 I think..?
#64: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: chinabluegti, Location: PontypriddPosted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 3:14 am ---- I had to get rid of my 206 as it had a whining Gearbox, so i bought a 207,
Doh
#65: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Lou_GTi, Location: StokePosted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:03 am ---- I had a 51 plate 206 when I was 17, and I loved it (I did have a saxo first though lol)! I sold it as i wanted more power (it was only a 1.1 look). I bought a 06 plate astra (1.6 sxi), tbh it was nice to drive, a little more powerful, but I preferred the 206. I then got an 08' 320 m sport edition...that was awesome! but my OH decided to do his driving test 12 months later and couldnt get him insured on it for reasonable ££ so I decided to come back to the 206. It was the best car apart from the BMW that I had owned, so I just decided to go for the GTi (V plate) so it had some grunt (no way could I go back to a 1.1!!) I love it, but I think I have been spoilt by newer cars
Luckily, I already have a buyer lined up when I'm ready to sell and she will stay in the family
My next car will be an Audi A3 S Line 2.0 TDi (hopefully the Black Edition). I really miss the luxury of the BMW and a newish car, I just need to save some cash...
PS- Evo FTW!!! (Would have one if it wasnt for the running cost and having to add my OH to the insurance!)
#66: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 11:57 am ---- Well Thank you all for the generous amount of replies about this thread,so after reading all your comments and the reasons why you sold the 206,it turned out that the major reason is it's expensive to run,either because of it's low MPG or because of it's high insurance rate,and the second reason in the list is it's crap french build,which make it expensive to fix,specailly when it get's old like 1998 or 1999 (early models),that what some of you said about it,and I made it by oreder,but others sold it because they want to get a family car,so they had to move on,and other sold it because of money problems,lost work,or changed job,and other wanted to buy a cheaper insurance vechile.
So I say to who think it's expenisvie to run,everything have it's cost,you want speed and power,then you gotta pay for low MPG and high insuarance rate,and I'm sure that the MPG differ from one driver to another ,according to the way they drive the car.
and for who thinks it's carap french build,I must say that french cars are well known in the driving comfort,and support they provide to the driver,and no one can deny the comfort seats we have in the 206 specially it's in the small cars segment.
About getting old,well we all know that the 206 production last for the late 2008,so it will be 2 years old,and I don't think that would consider old,and it looks great,and more sporter than the Polo,and for young people,I'm 28 years old,and I still drive it :D,and love it so much :D.
Well at the end,we have to remember what this forum about,and have the Loyalty to the 206 and to this site who we are members of,and when new members join the site,and see how many ppl in here are selling,that give a negative idea for the 206 and the site,because I was shocked when I read that a Moderator in here think it's CRAP!!!,and another Moderator sold his car and bought another brand,so what would you think if you was new in here?? I'm sure you will be depressed and have second thoughts,so PLEASE don't forget what this forum about.
I don't mind that ppl move on and buy other brands,but it would be better if he/she keep that info to him/herself,and stay a member in here,who share his/her knowledge about the 206,and help other members,Thank you again for your comments,and I hope no one take this personaly
#67: Re: **Updated**Pull included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:38 pm ---- Hi all,I made a lil update for this thread,and I added a Poll to make it easier and more accurate :),so please vote :D,thank you
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#68: Re: **Updated**Pull included-Why owners of 206 is selling th Author: Felix., Location: south centralPosted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:42 pm ---- * poll
Well Thank you all for the generous amount of replies about this thread,so after reading all your comments and the reasons why you sold the 206,it turned out that the major reason is it's expensive to run,either because of it's low MPG or because of it's high insurance rate,and the second reason in the list is it's crap french build,which make it expensive to fix,specailly when it get's old like 1998 or 1999 (early models),that what some of you said about it,and I made it by oreder,but others sold it because they want to get a family car,so they had to move on,and other sold it because of money problems,lost work,or changed job,and other wanted to buy a cheaper insurance vechile.
So I say to who think it's expenisvie to run,everything have it's cost,you want speed and power,then you gotta pay for low MPG and high insuarance rate,and I'm sure that the MPG differ from one driver to another ,according to the way they drive the car.
and for who thinks it's carap french build,I must say that french cars are well known in the driving comfort,and support they provide to the driver,and no one can deny the comfort seats we have in the 206 specially it's in the small cars segment.
About getting old,well we all know that the 206 production last for the late 2008,so it will be 2 years old,and I don't think that would consider old,and it looks great,and more sporter than the Polo,and for young people,I'm 28 years old,and I still drive it :D,and love it so much :D.
Well at the end,we have to remember what this forum about,and have the Loyalty to the 206 and to this site who we are members of,and when new members join the site,and see how many ppl in here are selling,that give a negative idea for the 206 and the site,because I was shocked when I read that a Moderator in here think it's CRAP!!!,and another Moderator sold his car and bought another brand,so what would you think if you was new in here?? I'm sure you will be depressed and have second thoughts,so PLEASE don't forget what this forum about.
I don't mind that ppl move on and buy other brands,but it would be better if he/she keep that info to him/herself,and stay a member in here,who share his/her knowledge about the 206,and help other members,Thank you again for your comments,and I hope no one take this personaly
I'm not taking it personally, but your talking a load of tosh. People were asked, so they were told. People joining this forum don't join to rave about how good/practical/economic a 206 is! Just search Peugeot reliability in google lmgtfy.com/?q=Peugeot+reliability and its all there for you to see. Im not sure if you've noticed, but there's plenty of people on here who have moved on to different cars and are still here.
A moderator is allowed a personal opinion aren't they? Are you that naive to think the moderators must praise Peugeots until they are blue in the face?! Peugoets are notoriously worse, in terms of reliability and many other things, than several other cars out there. This is not a censorship, please remember that. Why the feck should people keep opinions of 206's to themselves!? How about you search the forums for all the posts about Peugeots cutting out, dieing or just generally being s**te.
And Peugeots for comfort? Really?! Pedals too close together, awkward seating position, plastic every where, unsupported seats (in lower spec models).
#71: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Quarmbo, Location: Bristol & LeicesterPosted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:57 pm ---- And, Timon2210, Peugeots ARE unreliable, expensive to run and not well built. My SportKA feels ten times more solid than my GTi, and thats saying something. However, Im going to go back to a 206 once I've saved, because I like the styling of them (180) and they'r relatively cheap to buy. Just because Im doing that, it doesn't mean I think the mpg wouldn't be s**t, the build isn't s**t and the insurance wouldn't be expensive.
#72: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Geoff, Location: Evesham, WorcestershirePosted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:33 am ----
Quarmbo wrote:
And, Timon2210, Peugeots ARE unreliable, expensive to run and not well built. My SportKA feels ten times more solid than my GTi[u], and thats saying something. However, Im going to go back to a 206 once I've saved, because I like the styling of them (180) and they'r relatively cheap to buy. Just because Im doing that, it doesn't mean I think the mpg wouldn't be s**t, the build isn't s**t and the insurance wouldn't be expensive.
Really?! Wait till your steering rack and brake callipers start leaking = not cheap!
And, Timon2210, Peugeots ARE unreliable, expensive to run and not well built. My SportKA feels ten times more solid than my GTi[u], and thats saying something. However, Im going to go back to a 206 once I've saved, because I like the styling of them (180) and they'r relatively cheap to buy. Just because Im doing that, it doesn't mean I think the mpg wouldn't be s**t, the build isn't s**t and the insurance wouldn't be expensive.
Really?! Wait till your steering rack and brake callipers start leaking = not cheap!
I've heard of this! Honestly though, no creeks, no jolts, smooth over bumps, no feeling of things coming loose when you go over cobbles! Still, its going soon anyway.
And, Timon2210, Peugeots ARE unreliable, expensive to run and not well built. My SportKA feels ten times more solid than my GTi[u], and thats saying something. However, Im going to go back to a 206 once I've saved, because I like the styling of them (180) and they'r relatively cheap to buy. Just because Im doing that, it doesn't mean I think the mpg wouldn't be s**t, the build isn't s**t and the insurance wouldn't be expensive.
Really?! Wait till your steering rack and brake callipers start leaking = not cheap!
I've heard of this! Honestly though, no creeks, no jolts, smooth over bumps, no feeling of things coming loose when you go over cobbles! Still, its going soon anyway.
You can't tell - no movement when driving/braking. Its the cost thats immense - the steering rack is a Ford only part RRP at £1300!
Most KAs will have them break atleast once. I enjoyed mine - it was like driving a go kart.
#75: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Drake, Location: MidlandsPosted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 12:50 pm ---- I did consider selling my 180 and getting 107, but then I woke up in a cold sweat...
#76: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Kencoboy, Location: Pembrokeshire, WalesPosted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 1:07 pm ---- Sold my 206 only 3 weeks ago now and have bought a Seat Altea. Changed to due to having our first child and need more room for camping equipment. I loved the 206 dearly and took great care with her (even if a rock did catch my out at the summer meet) she has alot of fond memories attached. Just because she has now departed my hands doesnt stop me comming on here and helping ppl who might have problems or just general chit chat , myself and the girlfriend have met some great friends on here and wish to kee them also so just because you havnt got it doesnt mean u shouldnt be here or its a bad car most of the time with everyone they have a decent explanation of why they dont own one no more.
#77: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 1:31 pm ----
Quarmbo wrote:
I'm not taking it personally, but your talking a load of tosh. People were asked, so they were told. People joining this forum don't join to rave about how good/practical/economic a 206 is! Just search Peugeot reliability in google lmgtfy.com/?q=Peugeot+reliability and its all there for you to see. Im not sure if you've noticed, but there's plenty of people on here who have moved on to different cars and are still here.
A moderator is allowed a personal opinion aren't they? Are you that naive to think the moderators must praise Peugeots until they are blue in the face?! Peugoets are notoriously worse, in terms of reliability and many other things, than several other cars out there. This is not a censorship, please remember that. Why the feck should people keep opinions of 206's to themselves!? How about you search the forums for all the posts about Peugeots cutting out, dieing or just generally being s**te.
And Peugeots for comfort? Really?! Pedals too close together, awkward seating position, plastic every where, unsupported seats (in lower spec models).
Well mate you sure took it very personally i see,and I don't know why??,you sound very mad or p**sed about this thread,and taking it very seriously,it's just a question to see why ppl are selling thier 206's in this forum,and they answered my question,and I thanked them for that,and I thank you for the link you gave me,but I'm not looking how good/practical/econmic 206 is in here,this forum is to share info about 206,and help each other,you need to be a fan of 206 too,and as I said,I don't mind that ppl move on,but if they move on from 206,so with time they will me more useful to other members,cuz they don't have 206 anymore,and they don't drive it to see what other things may happen.
About the moderator,well ofcourse he is free to say his opinion,but that is true when he is not a Moderator,because as a modertor he should praise Peugeot 206 as long her is in this forum,but if he think it's a crappy car,and he replaced it,this he must be replace with another moderator,because not only the number of threads make the one of us a moderator or 206 enthusiast,and ppl can say anything they want about 206,but I don't want them to say they sold it,he can stay in here,and like he is still own it,what is the problem in that??!!!
well I still believe that 206 and peugeot in general are very comfy and reliable,and maybe because you are a RH driver,you feel all that,and if you compare 206 with other brands from it's segment,you will see that all of them full of plastic everywhere.
Well i know the ford "KA",and I think it's like a toy or carting car,but it's for adults,and please be more poilte when you write a comment in my thread,because I'm not "talking alot of tosh",as you said everyone can say his/her personal opinon in here freely,and that what I did,and that what you did,right??, But I'm for sure not a "naive",so next time be more respectuful in what you write.
#78: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Wiliam_morgan, Location: South WalesPosted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 1:37 pm ---- wheres the, fancied a better car/faster car/more reliable and cosier car button as i had the basic 1.1 zest and wanted to move up in the world, but can say it was a total joy to own!
Sold my 206 only 3 weeks ago now and have bought a Seat Altea. Changed to due to having our first child and need more room for camping equipment. I loved the 206 dearly and took great care with her (even if a rock did catch my out at the summer meet) she has alot of fond memories attached. Just because she has now departed my hands doesnt stop me comming on here and helping ppl who might have problems or just general chit chat , myself and the girlfriend have met some great friends on here and wish to kee them also so just because you havnt got it doesnt mean u shouldnt be here or its a bad car most of the time with everyone they have a decent explanation of why they dont own one no more.
Congratulations for the new baby :D,and I'm glad that you loved your 206 dearly,and glad that you still come in here,I'm not against anyone to move on,and I don't say not come on here,all i said not to say that you sold your,like you did in your sig. :D,you had a nice car ;),I don't believe it's a bad car at all,and I asked my question,just to know why,that is all :),and you just told us why,and it's a very decent explanation for sure :),thank you.
wheres the, fancied a better car/faster car/more reliable and cosier car button as i had the basic 1.1 zest and wanted to move up in the world, but can say it was a total joy to own!
well that is a decent explaination,nice car you got mate,and glad you enjoied the 206 :),everyone have to move on sometime,for the reasons you said and others
Sold my 206 only 3 weeks ago now and have bought a Seat Altea. Changed to due to having our first child and need more room for camping equipment. I loved the 206 dearly and took great care with her (even if a rock did catch my out at the summer meet) she has alot of fond memories attached. Just because she has now departed my hands doesnt stop me comming on here and helping ppl who might have problems or just general chit chat , myself and the girlfriend have met some great friends on here and wish to kee them also so just because you havnt got it doesnt mean u shouldnt be here or its a bad car most of the time with everyone they have a decent explanation of why they dont own one no more.
Congratulations for the new baby :D,and I'm glad that you loved your 206 dearly,and glad that you still come in here,I'm not against anyone to move on,and I don't say not come on here,all i said not to say that you sold your,like you did in your sig. :D,you had a nice car ;),I don't believe it's a bad car at all,and I asked my question,just to know why,that is all :),and you just told us why,and it's a very decent explanation for sure :),thank you.
baby isnt born yet, got another 4 weeks, lol, but were prepared. i loved the pug too and still do, thankfully the new owner has sighned upto the forum and only 30 minutes away from me
weve put blood sweat and tears into the pug and i wldnt give it up for anything, made brilliant freinds because off it. Couldnt fault the pug, didnt think it would be all glam and best car in the world, to be honest dont think there is one as something will always out do wat you think or know. If it was only a year or two later i wouldve loved to keep the pug but gain the altea, but with finaces and the economy at this time we wouldnt have been abel too
baby isnt born yet, got another 4 weeks, lol, but were prepared. i loved the pug too and still do, thankfully the new owner has sighned upto the forum and only 30 minutes away from me
weve put blood sweat and tears into the pug and i wldnt give it up for anything, made brilliant freinds because off it. Couldnt fault the pug, didnt think it would be all glam and best car in the world, to be honest dont think there is one as something will always out do what you think or know. If it was only a year or two later i wouldve loved to keep the pug but gain the altea, but with finaces and the economy at this time we wouldnt have been abel too
Thank you so much for your comment,so your the Mom to be in 4 weeks,and the girlfriend of kencoboy :D,nice to meet you :),well sorry about that,thought you had the baby already..lol ,but I'm glad to be the first to congratulate you for that,and 4 weeks will pass quickly,so it's good that you are ready :).
I'm so glad to hear that,you love the pug 206 as well,and you love it dearly as your bf :),and think of it as the best car,because i think that too,and most important is that you didn't want it to go,but you had to,so don't be sad,it's close to you,and I hope things will get better for you and your bf,and buy another pug,while you keep the family car,wish you good luck in everything :),and I would like to be a friend for you and your bf
#83: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: The_Stig, Location: StirlingPosted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 2:09 pm ---- please add to the poll..... write off....
#84: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: kencogurl, Location: Carmarthen - WALESPosted: Sat Sep 25, 2010 1:19 pm ---- i saw her today, the new owner came up for a visit and for some parts we had lying around
#85: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling th Author: saiefovech, Location: TuNisIePosted: Sat Sep 25, 2010 1:24 pm ---- iam not selling it .. 206 FTW
#86: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling th Author: Quarmbo, Location: Bristol & LeicesterPosted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:59 am ---- I didn’t take it personally, I just don’t agree with what you’re saying (which is fine, we all have different opinions). I am a fan of a 206, but I’m not a member on here to share info about 206’s all the time. And no, he/she shouldn’t be forced to praise 206’s. How would you enforce that? And yes, you are genuinely a 100% bona fide naïve individual to say that you can only be on here if you love 206’s. A moderator is to moderate the site, not to kiss the 206’s ass.
but I don't want them to say they sold it,he can stay in here,and like he is still own it,what is the problem in that??!!!
If my translation skills are right, are you saying that the moderators or any other member must say that they still own a 206 if they are to stay on this site? And you’re asking me whats wrong with that?!
My google link was to evidence the crappy French build quality that every man and his dog, apart from you, seem to be aware of. I’m not going to contest the comfort of a 206 with you, we all have different opinions but I think if you asked several people you’d find more people find many other small cars comfier.
Why have you put KA in speech marks? Yes, its for adults, as usually you have to be an adult to drive a car. I was using personal experience to state that I find that particular car a hell of a lot more comfortable than my old 206. I won’t be any more or less respectable to someone who talks out their a**e and tries to tell people how to run this site, and doesn’t like the opinions of all the people that commented on his thread. Mug.
In summise, I find 206’s to be unreliable, cheap and poorly built compared to several other competitors in the market. I now own a Ford “KA” which, whilst being terribly smaller, I find a lot comfier, more frugal, cheaper on insurance and generally better put together than the 2 206’s I have owned. However, if I am to stay on this site, I must not reveal to you all why I sold my 206 incase it upsets people.
I didn’t take it personally, I just don’t agree with what you’re saying (which is fine, we all have different opinions). I am a fan of a 206, but I’m not a member on here to share info about 206’s all the time. And no, he/she shouldn’t be forced to praise 206’s. How would you enforce that? And yes, you are genuinely a 100% bona fide naïve individual to say that you can only be on here if you love 206’s. A moderator is to moderate the site, not to kiss the 206’s as*.
but I don't want them to say they sold it,he can stay in here,and like he is still own it,what is the problem in that??!!!
If my translation skills are right, are you saying that the moderators or any other member must say that they still own a 206 if they are to stay on this site? And you’re asking me whats wrong with that?!
My google link was to evidence the crappy French build quality that every man and his dog, apart from you, seem to be aware of. I’m not going to contest the comfort of a 206 with you, we all have different opinions but I think if you asked several people you’d find more people find many other small cars comfier.
Why have you put KA in speech marks? Yes, its for adults, as usually you have to be an adult to drive a car. I was using personal experience to state that I find that particular car a hell of a lot more comfortable than my old 206. I won’t be any more or less respectable to someone who talks out their a**e and tries to tell people how to run this site, and doesn’t like the opinions of all the people that commented on his thread. Mug.
In summise, I find 206’s to be unreliable, cheap and poorly built compared to several other competitors in the market. I now own a Ford “KA” which, whilst being terribly smaller, I find a lot comfier, more frugal, cheaper on insurance and generally better put together than the 2 206’s I have owned. However, if I am to stay on this site, I must not reveal to you all why I sold my 206 incase it upsets people.
Well thank you so much for the long and detailed reply,i like this kind of replies :D,but I don't force anyone in here or anyone else to do anything,if they want to do or say something,it have to come from him/her without asking or forcing.
I'm not gonna waste my time and reply on your NAIVE comment about me being a nive "you are genuinely a 100% bona fide naïve individual" and "the crappy French build quality that every man and his dog, apart from you".
Well anyone who don't own a 206 at all,well never be usefull to this site,any with time,who had owned it for a while,and don't anymore,well not help others,because he/she don't know new things happen while it's with him/her.
I'm not trying to tell anyone how to run this site,but I can make suggestions,and if they agree or disagree it's thier site,not mine,and I put the "KA" like this,because I don't consider it a car at all,hope you are ok with this opinion about your car,it's like a toy more than a car,glad you enjoy it,and wish you good luck.
#90: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 1:48 pm ---- People get bored and move on. there's more and better cars out there than a 206.
#91: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Andy_VXR, Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 2:56 pm ---- Lets be honest. Exactly what lee said. 206s are a bottom wrung car and nearly everything is an improvement. People have more money people buy better things. Get over it.
Lets be honest. Exactly what lee said. 206s are a bottom wrung car and nearly everything is an improvement. People have more money people buy better things. Get over it.
Wouldn't really say that tbh, makes them sound like you can't buy a worse car! They ain't the best and I'll say that myself but there's far worse...I could have bought what some might call a 'better' car but its what suits you at the end of the day.
Think this polls a bit pointless tbh, seems some people have got their back up as a few people are parting ways - c'est la vie.
#93: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Quarmbo, Location: Bristol & LeicesterPosted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 4:43 am ---- The SportKA is a real car you ass wipe. Its just a tad girlie!
#94: Re: Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:15 am ----
Edward wrote:
Big_Rich180 wrote:
They're expencive to run,
No 206 is expensive to run.
twed207 wrote:
when i'm in it, i wonder how i managed! lol
I get in the wifes 207CC and I realise why people say VW's are much better built. Even as soon as I adjust the rear view mirror it feels creaky and brittle. As you pull the door shut the trim and handle flex towards you.
Like most people though I'm comparing a £20k car with what is basically a £12k car with a £6k folding roof. It's not fair to compare them.
To compare a similarly aged 206 to an identically aged Polo actually doesn't make the 206 seem too bad. A 2001 Polo is not really that nice a car.
So 28 MPG, £230/£240 tax a year + all the porblems that will come up isnt expensive to run..........i guess its not to bad if you've got lots of money..
#95: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Seb, Location: Under your bedPosted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:21 am ---- When you sit it next to a newer car that maybe costs a little less, is just as fast, and the same to insure, then the mpg is considerably less yeah. But it's all down to engine type and weight in the end. I could get 40mpg from my supercharged VX. But a slow lard a**e fat turbo TT gets about 28mpg as well...
Lets be honest. Exactly what lee said. 206s are a bottom wrung car and nearly everything is an improvement. People have more money people buy better things. Get over it.
Get over what exactlly??,I careless,just made this poll to see why ppl in here (this froum)sell it,and what ppl think of the 206,and that it.
and as long you believe in that,then you should sell your other half.
Think this polls a bit pointless tbh, seems some people have got their back up as a few people are parting ways - c'est la vie.
I think this poll is great,it made me reliaze how much ppl in here dislike 206 for a reason or another,and anyone who read this thread will see that,so that makes me wonder why they are in here in the first place!!
#99: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Dabamash, Location: The car in frontPosted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 1:12 pm ----
Timon2210 wrote:
G. wrote:
Think this polls a bit pointless tbh, seems some people have got their back up as a few people are parting ways - c'est la vie.
I think this poll is great,it made me reliaze how much ppl in here dislike 206 for a reason or another,and anyone who read this thread will see that,so that makes me wonder why they are in here in the first place!!
Because behind the hate, lies the love
#100: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling th Author: Antix, Location: WorcesterPosted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 1:13 pm ---- Timon - you are not grasping the 'community spirit' of 206info.
Being a member doesn't mean owning a 206.
Think this polls a bit pointless tbh, seems some people have got their back up as a few people are parting ways - c'est la vie.
I think this poll is great,it made me reliaze how much ppl in here dislike 206 for a reason or another,and anyone who read this thread will see that,so that makes me wonder why they are in here in the first place!!
Timon - you are not grasping the 'community spirit' of 206info.
Being a member doesn't mean owning a 206.
Thank you for your comment,and thank you for being so much polite in saying it,not like some other member who were very unpoilte,and use unacceptable lang. in here,no need to mention him by name.
my Point is you can offer more while you still have the 206,that is the whole point,hope you understand
#104: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: DJ-, Location: UKPosted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 1:45 pm ---- I dont think so Timon, people who have had the 206 can have, if not more knowledge than people who own it.
For example Seb. He's moved on but a moderator without a 206, though hes been through changing his engine etc and im sure his knowledge is more than most on here.
We cant just say that people who have moved on cant offer more.
Its the people that have had the 206 for years that help develop this site and help teach new people. They offer just as much!
#105: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling th Author: Antix, Location: WorcesterPosted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 1:50 pm ---- Knowledge gained by owning & running a 206 is retained, no matter what car you have
Only by owning & driving other cars are you fully aware of the positives & negatives of 206 ownership
#106: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling th Author: Quarmbo, Location: Bristol & LeicesterPosted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:47 am ----
Timon2210 wrote:
Thank you for your comment,and thank you for being so much polite in saying it,not like some other member who were very unpoilte,and use unacceptable lang.
I called you naive and an ass wipe you big cry baby. Sorry for upsetting you with my blunt, unacceptable (!) and forthright answers.
#107: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling th Author: Lecktorious, Location: ScotlandPosted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:50 am ----
Timon2210 wrote:
Thank you for your comment,and thank you for being so much polite in saying it,not like some other member who were very unpoilte,and use unacceptable lang. in here,no need to mention him by name.
my Point is you can offer more while you still have the 206,that is the whole point,hope you understand
Not really.
A mate of mine from another forum doesn't own a 206 but is a Peugeot Master Technician. If he was to use this forum, by your theory he'd have little or nothing to give as he doesn't actually own a 206.
Do you think the minute someone hands the keys over for their 206 their knowledge of the car goes out the window and they forget anything that may be of use to others? If so, then
#108: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Quarmbo, Location: Bristol & LeicesterPosted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:37 pm ---- Further to G's note, why didn't you say that instead of saying that you must own a 206 to be on this site? Or the moderator should be replaced because he hasn't got a 206, or that they should pretend to still own a 206 when speaking to other people on the forum, or that they shouldn't criticise a 206?
#109: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:52 pm ---- Well it seems that I was wrong after all,each have this opion,and I respect yours,and I hope you respect mine :),so not gonna say anything further,I said what I want,and will leave this open to other comments,and sorry if I p**sed some of you guys,and Quarmbo,i will accept your apology only if you truly mean it ;).
Well it seems that I was wrong after all,each have this opion,and I respect yours,and I hope you respect mine :),so not gonna say anything further,I said what I want,and will leave this open to other comments,and sorry if I p**sed some of you guys,and Quarmbo,i will accept your apology only if you truly mean it ;).
And the prize for 'toys extracted from the pram with outstanding vigour 2010' goes to...
#111: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:56 pm ---- Its sarcasm He has no reason to apologise, just because you don't own a 206 doesn't mean you know nothing about cars. People are allowed to say they are s**t cars, its freedom of speech.
Plus some people just come on here because they have mates on here.
#112: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: lofty, Location: Near ManchesterPosted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 1:47 pm ---- This topic got out of hand IMO. Saying that i think its a decent topic that Timon started.
My reason for selling up (when I do) is that the gti is getting on a bit now with over 100k miles and has just cost me a small fortune with MOT, service, cambelt and a few bits and pieces here and there.
Its a real love/hate thing with it which i guess is what a lot of us feel from time to time. I love the way it looks , even for an old car and the power to weight is actually really good. You get a lot of good standard luxuries on higher spec models that people seem to forget. (leather, CC, cd changer, auto wipers +lights, SP parts such as pedals, filler cap, vents etc etc).
My main reason for not selling yet is that I cannot really find a car as powerful, good looking and have the luxuries as standard for anywhere near the price I would get if I sold the Pug.
This topic got out of hand IMO. Saying that i think its a decent topic that Timon started.
My reason for selling up (when I do) is that the gti is getting on a bit now with over 100k miles and has just cost me a small fortune with MOT, service, cambelt and a few bits and pieces here and there.
Its a real love/hate thing with it which i guess is what a lot of us feel from time to time. I love the way it looks , even for an old car and the power to weight is actually really good. You get a lot of good standard luxuries on higher spec models that people seem to forget. (leather, CC, cd changer, auto wipers +lights, SP parts such as pedals, filler cap, vents etc etc).
My main reason for not selling yet is that I cannot really find a car as powerful, good looking and have the luxuries as standard for anywhere near the price I would get if I sold the Pug.
So i'm stuck with it....
Great.
Thank you,that what I look for,a smiple and clear answer for my question
#114: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: hebby, Location: oldhamPosted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 12:56 pm ---- Where do i start with the problems lol internet would be extinct by the time i finished hahaha
think all in all i must have a brand new car with all the new parts i replaced and engine parts that have been replaced STUPID FRENCH CAR
My next one will be a vauxhall corsa vxr i think
#115: Re: **Updated**Poll included-Why owners of 206 is selling them? Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 12:14 pm ----
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that is great 
