#1: Should I buy a Pug 206, W reg Auto?? Author: StephieDee, Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:59 am ---- Hi all,
I just wanted a little advice, I went to look at a W reg 206 LX, 5 door auto the other night.
It only has 38500 miles on it, and seems fairly tidy. I liked the way it felt to drive, and it's very 'me' as a car!!
The guy is asking £1450ono, but has said that on the last MOT there was an advisory on the front joint (I have no idea what this is?!?! )
It is also blowing a little from the exhust - seems to only be minor, and the rev counter is not working.
Could anyone let me know what they think?! I am very inexperienced with this kind of thing, I got a G reg Micra as a 17th B'day present in 2000, and bought a P reg Corsa almost 4 years ago in sheer desperation when the Micra passed away! I am almost 30, and have only ever owned/driven 2 cars in my life!!!
Any advice would be so appreciated!
FYI - this is the top end of my budget right now, and I am reluctant to throw money at the Corsa to scrape it through another MOT in about 3 weeks time if I don't have to!!!
#2: Re: Should I buy a Pug 206, W reg Auto?? Author: Seabook, Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:05 pm ---- it's a no from me.
206's auto gearbox is a nightmare with endless problems
#3: Re: Should I buy a Pug 206, W reg Auto?? Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:48 pm ---- No to W reg anything.
#4: Re: Should I buy a Pug 206, W reg Auto?? Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:54 pm ---- Take it from me, if you dont work for peugeot like me i would stay way clear from any AL4 peugeots (automatic four speed)
They are s**t. End of
Btw V9977, my 206 is W reg, would you stay away from that? I know ive worked on it but dam
#5: Re: Should I buy a Pug 206, W reg Auto?? Author: Seabook, Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:57 pm ---- Mine was X, even older than yours
#6: Re: Should I buy a Pug 206, W reg Auto?? Author: deanparkr, Location: United KingdomPosted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:27 pm ---- I found the AL4 auto box to be rather good in 2 years of ownership. But I am nonetheless aware of its reputation for being a bit pants!
#7: Re: Should I buy a Pug 206, W reg Auto?? Author: bezford, Location: darlingtonPosted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 4:13 pm ---- there's hundreds of better cars out there than that...for that money i wouldnt put up with faulty rev counter , exhaust is blowing and a front joint is shot,that could get expensive and being so vague saying front joint....i'd stay well clear.....have a good look on the web,ebay etc.its fun bidding and if its not as explained you dont bother-they have to be very honest on there..and you can focus your search on exact requirements be it car type,engine size,price,location,etc.etc.....i would say you could pick up a nice vw polo(which would suit you fine)with everything as it should be/nice condition/2000 to 2003reg year, for the same money as the auto 206w reg.
the polo would suit you well as you say you are inexperienced with cars-ive had a couple and as far as cars go,these are among the most straight forward-with no complex internal computer,no common faults and pretty cheap to maintain this small vw would be a good choice..........parts are slightly over average to buy but dont go wrong often.
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