#16: Re: Thinking about buying a 206 GTI Author: Seabook, Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 5:27 pm ---- DW10 diesel is for it's reliability, mpg is just an extra bonus...
#17: Re: Thinking about buying a 206 GTI Author: Martind, Location: Woolsery, North DevonPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:49 pm ----
furryhobnob wrote:
I used to get nearly 40mpg in my Gti, all lane driving to work, I average about 34mpg in the 180
I get around that in mine.
Had a 206CC 2.0, and that was pretty good but this hatch is much better.
Also (I don't know about anyone else's) but with mine, it doesn't seem to matter if you drive it pretty hard, are with a really light foot. It gets the same sort of MPG.
Parts aren't too dear to replace either.
#18: Re: Thinking about buying a 206 GTI Author: phillspug, Location: LeicestershirePosted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:53 pm ---- Seem to be losing the point of the op's question common problems to look out for, check the steering on full lock at slow speed, cv joints are a common problem fairly cheap and easy fix but still a £200 repair bill after you've brought it can be a nasty shock welcome to the site btw
Could always get the 1.6 110 bhp instead bit easier on fuel, insurance and road tax !
#19: Re: Thinking about buying a 206 GTI Author: Seabook, Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:59 pm ---- head gasket failure (not as common as TU5)
coilpack+plug (misfire)
tappets problems (common on early gti)
exhaust manifold rattle (quick fix with a bit of welding)
rear axle bearing collapse (common on all 206)
#20: Re: Thinking about buying a 206 GTI Author: deebee, Location: BirminghamPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 7:26 pm ---- lets put it this way...
its not the car its the owner.
I had 206 hdi van i ddint have to replace a thing in a year. except belt that does power steering ect.
I now have 2.0 litre turbo and in the 6 months I've had it,
driveshaft went. radiator went. exhsuast is falling to pieces. brake pads needs replacing. tyre popped. steering column will need replacing soon. and headlights are faulty.
Trust me its about it's past not the make and model.
#21: Re: Thinking about buying a 206 GTI Author: sam93, Location: CheshirePosted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 7:33 pm ----
phillspug wrote:
Seem to be losing the point of the op's question common problems to look out for, check the steering on full lock at slow speed, cv joints are a common problem fairly cheap and easy fix but still a £200 repair bill after you've brought it can be a nasty shock welcome to the site btw
Could always get the 1.6 110 bhp instead bit easier on fuel, insurance and road tax !
£200 for a CV joint repair? £20 per CV Joint from a place I get mine from... And driveshaft removal to change. So £20 per CV Joint :/ Don't need garages to do my work so wont get labour charges, do it all my self.
Seabook wrote:
head gasket failure (not as common as TU5)
coilpack+plug (misfire)
tappets problems (common on early gti)
exhaust manifold rattle (quick fix with a bit of welding)
rear axle bearing collapse (common on all 206)
Sweet cheers
A lot of engines actually seem to be tappety anyway. The 206 GTI 140 engine hydraulic tappets?
Those things nice and simple to sort to be honest, and probably not very expensive to do. All cars will have slight problems etc!
Reading up on the cars, and they seem alright to be honest. I doubt they will have the inside comforts of vdubs etc... which I've mainly owned, but see what happens, probably like the little things about the car. And happy with anything, as learn the cars limits and to have a laugh, put the car on those limits!
#22: Re: Thinking about buying a 206 GTI Author: Seabook, Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 7:38 pm ---- nothing really major tbh,
if you can get parts at trade price then there is nothing to worry about....
CV joint on 206 are quite reliable, as long as the boot didn't get damaged...
mine was 12 years old already and no click noise at all
#23: Re: Thinking about buying a 206 GTI Author: AshH, Location: BirminghamPosted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 3:02 am ---- We upgraded from a Highly Tuned 106 GTi to the 206 GTi 180.
And in out opinions much better! More Eco, steers better, comfy, looks etc...
Even though the 106 was a pocket rocket and would make you shake like f**k when you get out of it, i still find the 206 better!
Hope this helps, just giving advice from someone who came from a 106 to a 206 (y)
#24: Re: Thinking about buying a 206 GTI Author: sam93, Location: CheshirePosted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 3:34 pm ---- Will deffo find out if I get it and start driving it around. See what I make of it... Just looking at reviews on the net and not really much like that compared to German rivals etc...
May keep it for a bit and then get rid, if not, going for the cheap power option being annoying vtec following but owned a Civic before and didn't like the interior or drive of it at all!
#25: Re: Thinking about buying a 206 GTI Author: pug206lx, Location: Taking a gearbox off somewherePosted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 4:33 pm ---- Great cars. I've had mine for a year and never regretted buying it. It looks nice, its comfy, handles very well, not the fastest thing i've driven but it has lots of go.
It gets about 30mpg but then i do think mine is over-fuelling and I do tend to be heavy with the pedal at times.
#26: Re: Thinking about buying a 206 GTI Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:54 am ----
drunknmunky wrote:
they dont hold value cause of the cost to tax insure and run the things and nearly everyone these days is looking for cheap to run cars, not very well tuneable due to being N/A
They seem to hold their value quite well - probably something to do with them being old and not worth massive money anymore. Depreciation won't be a worry for anybody other than the biggests tightwads.
As for not being tuneable then for £30 you aren't going to get much but with the right budget you can get decent power out of them.
#27: Re: Thinking about buying a 206 GTI Author: Linkpad, Location: WalesPosted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:13 am ---- Ive had my 206 GTi for 6 months and its been a nightmare !! Rear axel, electrical faults, bulbs blowing, front steering problems, tyres wearing excessively, expensive road tax my advice GET an AUDI A4 !!
#28: Re: Thinking about buying a 206 GTI Author: m4tth3w, Location: sheffieldPosted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:36 am ---- I bought 206gti 2001 model in December, it had 113k.
Problems were just leaking brake fluid which turned out to be clutch master cylinder which has now been replaced.
I think it has a tempramental fan as over heated once after a 300 mile trip, but filled back up with coolant and been fine since.
Other than that it's just general wear and tear items, tire's, couple of dashboard bulbs and it's getting ready for a new exhaust. 65 quid for a cheap one or 150 for ss
It will need a timing belt if not done already and most car's around this age will probably be overdue some tlc with consumables.
They are cheap to buy as expensive to insure and tax and unlikely to buy a French car of this age that won't need money spending on it. Having said that for under a grand which I paid they are a total blast to drive, look good and does around 33mpg which isn't really that bad.
I wouldn't have bought it at your age though but at 35 and 300 quid fully comp it's all gravy Last edited by m4tth3w on Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:48 am; edited 1 time in total
#29: Re: Thinking about buying a 206 GTI Author: m4tth3w, Location: sheffieldPosted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:46 am ---- As for common problems I think they are.
Rattle's from engine, timing belt or manifold
Coolling system, thermostat
Drive shaft and wheel bearings
Electrical issues, warning lights
Airbags warning lights
These are some of the common issues talked about on here.
Just buy with an open mind, realise it will probably have some minor issues now or in the future and buy as cheap as possible and use money saved towards any issues.
#30: Re: Thinking about buying a 206 GTI Author: hayes_ctfc, Location: CheltenhamPosted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:16 am ---- Just to chuck this one out there, I'm 19 and have 2.0 dTurbo 90 and pay just shy of £1500 on my insurance with me as the registered keeper and policy holder, none of this parents crap with me as a named driver, and that's with a crash admitted and 0 NCB
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