#1: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:30 am ---- Hey there! New to this site
I bought a black 206 gti 180 yesterday, I've wanted one for ages since I like the look of them
But literally all i've heard for weeks off people is that they are bad cars, things go wrong on them al lthe time, gear change is horrible, etc I'm only 20 so I can't really be paying loads of money all the time on tyres, brake pads, engine problems etc :/
So to all of you that have 180's, could you just give me a bit of information about what they are like to drive, if they are rleiable, if any of you have had any major problems? It really gave me second thoughts hearing all these bad things about them, even the reviews I've read online don't seem to promising
Thanks!
#2: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: EuroPeugeot, Location: SW EnglandPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:32 am ---- Yeah they can be good
Yeah they can can be s**t
It's hardly a 2011 built, top of the range Porsche. It's a new ish Peugeot. But I still love my 180
#3: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:33 am ---- Welcome.
The tyres and brakes are down to your driving so if they go quickly..its your fault lol
It depends really how your 180 has been looked after in the past.
I had plenty of issues with my 180 and other people have non....just pot luck i think.
Epic car though, id have another
#4: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:34 am ---- For every person who hears good news, three hear bad.
Basically people are quicker to write bad reviews than good. Yes it is an all around good car. But what would you compare it to? Compared to a Audi R8 its sh*te. Compared to a Fiat Panda, its immense.
Reliability - I've never heard any major issues on the mass. If a car has had a good life then it will be reliable.
Money on tyres and brake pads - You control that, not the car. Thats general wear and tear.
#5: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Lewis, Location: Isle Of WightPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:34 am ---- Good points:
best car in its price range... quick, handles amazingly, good looking, lots of luxories.
Engine is reliable, barely anyone has any problems with them (touch wood).
Puts a smile on most owners faces
Bad points:
A lot of people put a downer on the 180 because its french and are jealous that it is better than a lot of their cars
Expensive to run
Gear change is a bit poo, but assure me you can get over tha for the fun you'll have
Its not quite as quick as clio sports of the same age
EDIT.. when i first got mine, i had so many haters, older friends with fiesta ST's they soon shut up when they saw how much of a go-kart it was
#6: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: shell-vt, Location: durhamPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:39 am ---- They are great cars.. all cars get problems...
#7: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Howey, Location: Kings LynnPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:40 am ---- The only problems are usually inflicted on the car by neglect or poor modifications.
#8: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:42 am ----
Lewis wrote:
Good points:
best car in its price range... quick, handles amazingly, good looking, lots of luxories.
Engine is reliable, barely anyone has any problems with them (touch wood).
Puts a smile on most owners faces
Bad points:
A lot of people put a downer on the 180 because its french and are jealous that it is better than a lot of their cars
Expensive to run
Gear change is a bit poo, but assure me you can get over tha for the fun you'll have
Its not quite as quick as clio sports of the same age
EDIT.. when i first got mine, i had so many haters, older friends with fiesta ST's they soon shut up when they saw how much of a go-kart it was
Not entierly true, they are the same on the road, on track it may be a different story but on the road they are the same.
#9: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:42 am ---- Well I paid £1200 for it, which I assume is extremely cheap for these? It hasnt really got any dents or marks or anything, plus I bought it from a garage who has given it a look over and said it was fine
It looks really nice, I'm stretching my money to be able to buy + run it, but I'm happy to have a nice car, as my Corsa C sxi isn't in the best of conditions :L
I'm planning to drive normal! not flying about in this because i'll probably die lmao!
#10: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: shell-vt, Location: durhamPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:44 am ---- get some pics up ...
#11: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Lewis, Location: Isle Of WightPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:45 am ---- 1200 for it!!! wow... cheap.. Just got to hope its in good nic at that price
#12: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:46 am ----
Darien wrote:
Well I paid £1200 for it, which I assume is extremely cheap for these? It hasnt really got any dents or marks or anything, plus I bought it from a garage who has given it a look over and said it was fine
It looks really nice, I'm stretching my money to be able to buy + run it, but I'm happy to have a nice car, as my Corsa C sxi isn't in the best of conditions :L
I'm planning to drive normal! not flying about in this because i'll probably die lmao!:)
You'll only die if you cant drive properly
#13: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: NICKST, Location: Little hulton (worsley)Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:47 am ---- Owned one for 4 years the only thing they ever went wrong was the vvt sensor cost about £85.
The only other things I replaced was tyres brakes and service parts which are all cosmetic. Service it well every time it's due and don't neglect it you should be fine. I still miss mine loved the handling and how people underestimate it till they see it go great cars.
#14: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:47 am ---- Trying to get the page up mate but the internet in work is terrible today :L
you've all made me feel better about getting it! can't wait to show it off
#15: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:48 am ---- Hang on a sec......................206 info has finally produced a thread that doesnt slate the 180!!!!!!!
#16: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:49 am ---- See if you can all see this I'm hoping its a gti 180 too! lmao!
I will take some better pics when I collect it after work
Yup looks like a 180 to me
Maybe just needs some TLC, and a good old service!
#19: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:51 am ---- So its cat d then????
#20: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: thegogsunit, Location: Fife, ScotlandPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:54 am ---- Ive had mine about a month and its great to drive. You will always get folk slagging a car off for some reason - I got it over Peugeot always getting electrical faults
Think if you dont drive it like you stole it then it should last you a while and be reasonably economical. Jeremy Clarkson liked it!
On Thursday I drove it round the Top Gear track and it was simply staggering. I’m loathe to use the word perfect but the combined effect of variable assistance power steering, dual-rate springs, sharp dampers and truly magnificent front seats that nail you in place is that you can absolutely fly.
#21: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Lewis, Location: Isle Of WightPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:58 am ----
thegogsunit wrote:
Ive had mine about a month and its great to drive. You will always get folk slagging a car off for some reason - I got it over Peugeot always getting electrical faults
Think if you dont drive it like you stole it then it should last you a while and be reasonably economical. Jeremy Clarkson liked it!
On Thursday I drove it round the Top Gear track and it was simply staggering. I’m loathe to use the word perfect but the combined effect of variable assistance power steering, dual-rate springs, sharp dampers and truly magnificent front seats that nail you in place is that you can absolutely fly.
I rememeber this review, absolutely love it.. If you read this OP you will get rid of all the doubt in your mind... he did what all people do with the car; slagged it off cause its french then when he actually drove it he didnt want to leave it alone!
#22: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: jayz206gti, Location: TamworthPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 7:09 am ---- Looks like you got a bargain there dude. Do you know much about the extent of damage it have fixed? Cant wait to go hunting for my 180 in a few weeks. Sick of driving the other halfs clio!
#23: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: mjrimmer, Location: davenportPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 7:13 am ---- Just make sure the cambelt has been changed, with the year of the car it should have been done a couple of years ago. If there's no service history showing it's been done i'd save up and get it done asap to be on the safe side.
#24: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Andy180, Location: Stoke on TrentPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:53 am ----
Quote::
Hang on a sec......................206 info has finally produced a thread that doesnt slate the 180!!!!!!!
Its a miracle
#25: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Howey, Location: Kings LynnPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:01 am ---- Where is E5GDM? He will spaff all over his keyboard at this thread!
#26: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: top206, Location: cambsPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 12:12 pm ----
jayz206gti wrote:
Looks like you got a bargain there dude. Do you know much about the extent of damage it have fixed? Cant wait to go hunting for my 180 in a few weeks. Sick of driving the other halfs clio!
mine might be for sale, its only done 22k and ive had it for 4 years
#27: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: M60SHW, Location: CarlislePosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 4:52 pm ----
Big_Rich180 wrote:
Hang on a sec......................206 info has finally produced a thread that doesnt slate the 180!!!!!!!
180 sucks
But id love to have one
#28: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:01 am ---- After having driven it for most of the night last night I love it :L It's so responsive, really quick in every gear basically and with the seats I'm in pure comfort! it looks really nice compared to my other car too, with angel eyes, some rear lights (don't know what they are) and the SP grill and all
How much is the cambelt to fix/change?
and not sure on the damage, the guy I bought it from said repairs were done elsewhere so he couldn't tell me anything
does it matter about it having been in a crash? I mean I can't see anything at all, no scratches, dents or anything, just one panel by he door is a TINY bit out of place haha
#29: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:14 am ---- Silly question I know, but how do you turn on the fog lights? lmao! also Is is electric folding mirrors on a 180? there's so many buttons!
#30: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:19 am ----
Darien wrote:
Silly question I know, but how do you turn on the fog lights? lmao! also Is is electric folding mirrors on a 180? there's so many buttons!
Left hand stalk, twist switch halfway down stalk.
Yes.
#31: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:40 am ---- Ok brilliant haha thanks!
how do you make them fold? sorry never had a 206 before lmao! buttons everywhere
#32: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:43 am ---- Not fully sure... However IIRC: where the switch is to move the mirrors, there is an A. Pull the switch down to that A .
#33: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:52 am ---- Ok, I'll have a good look and play with the buttons later!
It's so nice to go from like 1.2 75bhp to 2.0 180 bhp! I annihalate my friends cars hah
#34: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Reflekt., Location: South WalesPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 2:49 am ---- Cwmbran ftw!! Where in Cwmbran u from dude?
#35: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 2:57 am ---- Well Actually live in aberyschan but I'm in cwmbran pretty much all day, since I work here, train here, 70% of my mates live here etc haha
Where abouts you from?
#36: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: EuroPeugeot, Location: SW EnglandPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 2:57 am ----
Darien wrote:
Ok brilliant haha thanks!
how do you make them fold? sorry never had a 206 before lmao! buttons everywhere
I remember asking the exact same questions when I first bought my GTi 180.
To make the mirrors fold in - where the switch is to adjust the mirrors, you have to turn it left to adjust the left mirror and right to adjust the right mirror. You need to twist that little switch 180 degreees, so it's little white arrow is facing to the rear of the car
#37: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 3:02 am ----
Darien wrote:
After having driven it for most of the night last night I love it :L It's so responsive, really quick in every gear basically and with the seats I'm in pure comfort! it looks really nice compared to my other car too, with angel eyes, some rear lights (don't know what they are) and the SP grill and all
How much is the cambelt to fix/change?
and not sure on the damage, the guy I bought it from said repairs were done elsewhere so he couldn't tell me anything
does it matter about it having been in a crash? I mean I can't see anything at all, no scratches, dents or anything, just one panel by he door is a TINY bit out of place haha
If it has had a good quality repair then no it doesnt matter.
I assume there are no knocks or bangs from it?
Have you had a look underneath to see if everythings straight and what not?
If all is good then you've got your self a good car at good money...just try not to hammer it to much
#38: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 3:08 am ----
EuroPeugeot wrote:
Darien wrote:
Ok brilliant haha thanks!
how do you make them fold? sorry never had a 206 before lmao! buttons everywhere
I remember asking the exact same questions when I first bought my GTi 180.
To make the mirrors fold in - where the switch is to adjust the mirrors, you have to turn it left to adjust the left mirror and right to adjust the right mirror. You need to twist that little switch 180 degreees, so it's little white arrow is facing to the rear of the car
Aw thank you I'll have a look later! I did put them in manually last night though for the first night, would that have damaged them? I didn't know they were electric :/
and nope no noises or anything, just the power of the engine I havent looked underneath yet, tbh I'm not sure what I'd be looking for, but I bought it from a garage and he said it's all fine when he looked it over, he did an MOT on it and all, he just didn't know what had been repaired
#39: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 3:28 am ----
Darien wrote:
EuroPeugeot wrote:
Darien wrote:
Ok brilliant haha thanks!
how do you make them fold? sorry never had a 206 before lmao! buttons everywhere
I remember asking the exact same questions when I first bought my GTi 180.
To make the mirrors fold in - where the switch is to adjust the mirrors, you have to turn it left to adjust the left mirror and right to adjust the right mirror. You need to twist that little switch 180 degreees, so it's little white arrow is facing to the rear of the car
Aw thank you I'll have a look later! I did put them in manually last night though for the first night, would that have damaged them? I didn't know they were electric :/
and nope no noises or anything, just the power of the engine I havent looked underneath yet, tbh I'm not sure what I'd be looking for, but I bought it from a garage and he said it's all fine when he looked it over, he did an MOT on it and all, he just didn't know what had been repaired
Just for your info, I just baught a car that had a fresh MOT that had 4 bald tyres and no brakes
But as long as its driving right it should be fine so enjoy it
#40: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 3:44 am ---- It feels completely fine there is a slight noise from the engine, but i think that might just be because it's powerful and i'm used to 1.2 cars :L
brakes are actually good on it! when I picked it up yesterday I thought holy s**t I can't drive this :L but after having a few hours driving I actually quite like it, seats are comfy, car looks nice, it picks up great!
only thing I miss is my exhaust on my old car
#41: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: kingdom200, Location: Leamington SpaPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 3:44 am ---- i loved my 180 every day i owned it until the day i sold it for more power, only thing i had to change was clutch and that 1 is a common problem but also partly driver error.... and screw getting slated for being french there good, and in my case when your glued to a mk2 RS you don't get to much stick
#42: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: EuroPeugeot, Location: SW EnglandPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 4:12 am ----
Darien wrote:
EuroPeugeot wrote:
Darien wrote:
Ok brilliant haha thanks!
how do you make them fold? sorry never had a 206 before lmao! buttons everywhere
I remember asking the exact same questions when I first bought my GTi 180.
To make the mirrors fold in - where the switch is to adjust the mirrors, you have to turn it left to adjust the left mirror and right to adjust the right mirror. You need to twist that little switch 180 degreees, so it's little white arrow is facing to the rear of the car
Aw thank you I'll have a look later! I did put them in manually last night though for the first night, would that have damaged them? I didn't know they were electric :/
Oh s**t, really? Hmm, I don't think they're supposed to go in manually to be honest mate. Very, very expensive to replace! Hopefully they'll be alright thou
#43: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 4:17 am ---- Yeah I just put them in because people around here will hit them off :/ Meh hopefully, I'll give them a try later. Its the button by the handbrake right? I suppose if they dont work it's not too much of a bother, but wish I hadn't done it :/
just my luck!!
#44: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: EuroPeugeot, Location: SW EnglandPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 4:29 am ----
Darien wrote:
Yeah I just put them in because people around here will hit them off :/ Meh hopefully, I'll give them a try later. Its the button by the handbrake right? I suppose if they dont work it's not too much of a bother, but wish I hadn't done it :/
just my luck!!
That's right mate, yeah
#45: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 4:35 am ---- fml lmao -_-
#46: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: kingdom200, Location: Leamington SpaPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 4:56 am ---- just spint thing knob that you adjust the wing mirrors with all the way to the left or to the right....and it will be fine pushing them in
#47: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Lewis, Location: Isle Of WightPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 4:58 am ---- They dont exactly fold in easily manually! Must have given them some force :/ Have you tried them this morning electronicly?
#48: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 5:18 am ---- Yeah I just thought it was a bit stiff :L I'm worried now :/ I didn't know they were electric :/
no only found out when I got on here so haven't tried them yet :/ what do I do, just turn the knob so the white bit is facing the rear of the car, then what do I press?
#49: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 5:43 am ---- Panic over! they work
#50: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Lewis, Location: Isle Of WightPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 6:45 am ---- goood stuff
#51: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: JR180, Location: The South CoastPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:05 am ---- Glad you are enjoying your new car.
I'm driving the g/f's car again at the moment (black 180) and I really enjoy driving it. Pullls well and fun in the bends too.
Get it checked over, cambelt may need to be done and I'd give it a good service while you are at it.
Enjoy.
#52: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: longeatonlad, Location: long eaton, derbyshirePosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 6:00 pm ---- imo, cheaper yet just as fun alternative to the clio. only probs ive had in a years ownership is the rear box corroding, which is a common thing anyways, oh an a pair of new tyres and a couple of services...
touch wood!
#53: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Brian, Location: VVT Land, FifePosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 6:14 pm ---- I love my 180, it could do with smaller wheels though and it would handle a bit better.
#54: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: LeeMaddern, Location: ScunthorpePosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:25 pm ---- im on my 2nd 180 love the car, the power from a N/A is pretty good as well
#55: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: E5GDM, Location: EssexPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 11:22 pm ---- Spaff...
#56: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:57 am ---- Yeah Really enjoying driving it! does it matter where you go for service? like doesn't have to be a peugeot garage or anything? how much is it to fix the cambelt?
no good with cars haha! petrol is flying down, even when I'm driving normal!
#57: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Howey, Location: Kings LynnPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:58 am ----
E5GDM wrote:
Spaff...
#58: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 7:10 am ----
Darien wrote:
Yeah Really enjoying driving it! does it matter where you go for service? like doesn't have to be a peugeot garage or anything? how much is it to fix the cambelt?
no good with cars haha! petrol is flying down, even when I'm driving normal!
Yeah, you'll get used to that lol
Try Gti180boy on here for the cambelt.
I got mine done for £300 i think, it was a while ago now though.
#59: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:27 am ---- Christ don't fancy paying that when I've had the car for 2 days :/
#60: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:29 am ----
Howey wrote:
The only problems are usually inflicted on the car by neglect or poor modifications.
That goes for most 206's these days due to the type of typical owner they now attract
#61: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:53 am ---- haha i'm being careful in mine wrote off a 1.2 so this engine will kill me :L
#62: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:13 am ----
Darien wrote:
haha i'm being careful in mine wrote off a 1.2 so this engine will kill me :L
watch out for lift of oversteer. Obviously you have not experienced that before as with corsas you just get understeer and I think some more understeer as well.
#63: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:15 am ---- trying not to sound nooby but whats oversteer haha
I'm not too good with cars
#64: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: mjrimmer, Location: davenportPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:16 am ----
Darien wrote:
Christ don't fancy paying that when I've had the car for 2 days :/
You could try contacting the previous owner to see if they have any of the stuff for the car or at least tell you the service history.
£300 is a good price, I'll be taking it to him for mine in the near future as he's a bit of an expert on these. Its only got 28k on the clock but it's now 5 years old so needs doing within the next few months. You'll be looking at £400-£450 in an independant garage, I don't know what the main stealers would charge?......and if they don't do it right you'll be mighty upset.
#65: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: NICKST, Location: Little hulton (worsley)Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:18 am ---- Say your accelerating around a corner and mid corner you let off the gas or hit the brakes you will find the rear stepping out an the front turning in. It can be fun
#66: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:49 am ---- ohh I get you
Well I live no where near the guy that does cambelts so I'm out of luck haha
Damnn the guy I bought it off didn't know lmao :/ but he did an MOt and he said he looked it over so perhaps it'll be ok?
#67: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: macj, Location: EssexPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:57 am ----
Darien wrote:
trying not to sound nooby but whats oversteer haha
I'm not too good with cars
Come out for a drive with me and I will show you..... bring spare pants
#68: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:57 am ----
Darien wrote:
ohh I get you
Well I live no where near the guy that does cambelts so I'm out of luck haha
Damnn the guy I bought it off didn't know lmao :/ but he did an MOt and he said he looked it over so perhaps it'll be ok?
Seeing as the cambelt is under a plastic cover I doubt the previous owner checked it.
Just get the belt replaced, when it snaps it WILL bend the valves & it will cost a fortune to fix.
#69: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 12:27 pm ---- fml haha! can I get it checked at a nomal garage? doesn't have to be peugeot planet or w/e :L
#70: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 12:34 pm ----
Darien wrote:
fml haha! can I get it checked at a nomal garage? doesn't have to be peugeot planet or w/e :L
bit hard to tell just by looking mate your better off just getting it done asap also make sure you do a full cambelt kit,rollers and tensioner not just the belt aswell as the waterpump
#71: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 12:44 pm ---- what if it doesn't need to be done though? I'd be chucking £400 at it for nothing :/
omg haha hate this! just spent 2,800 now gotta pay 500 odd for all that grrr
#72: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 12:57 pm ----
Darien wrote:
what if it doesn't need to be done though? I'd be chucking £400 at it for nothing :/
omg haha hate this! just spent 2,800 now gotta pay 500 odd for all that grrr
and what if it does and the belt snaps and fubbers your engine then your wish you had done it.
i had my 180 less than a mth and done less than 200 miles in it before i had mine done really not worth the risk not to do it imho.
and not trying to be rude or patronising to you but you should have checked for this sort of thing before you brought the car.then you can either knock the cost off or be prepaired for the bill.
#73: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 1:00 pm ---- The guy I bought it off didn't know since he had only recently had it, and it was off a garage so i expected it had been looked at :/ nah i appreciate what your saying lol the car was £1200 though so couldnt knock much more off
#74: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 1:04 pm ---- at 1200 quid you got it so cheap mate,i know its all money but you will still have a cheap 180 even after haveing it all dne.
#75: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: mjrimmer, Location: davenportPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 1:12 pm ---- Ask the guy you got it off if he has sent the v5 off yet, it should have the name and address off the previous owner on it and you could contact them about the history.
#76: Re: Is the 206 gti 180 good? Author: Darien, Location: Cwmbran, South WalesPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 7:00 am ---- thanks for the advice guys I will go up there monday
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I'm only 20 so I can't really be paying loads of money all the time on tyres, brake pads, engine problems etc :/
