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 Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:30 am |
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Joined: Oct 04, 2011
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Location: Cwmbran, South Wales
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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!
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:32 am |
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Joined: Feb 09, 2010
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Location: SW England
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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
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:33 am |
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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
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:34 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Moscow
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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.
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:34 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Isle Of Wight
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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
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:39 am |
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Joined: Apr 30, 2011
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Location: durham
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They are great cars.. all cars get problems...
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:40 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Kings Lynn
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The only problems are usually inflicted on the car by neglect or poor modifications.
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| My Powerflow is quite loud but then again it's on ITBs and has a decat. |
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:42 am |
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| 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.
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:42 am |
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Joined: Oct 04, 2011
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Location: Cwmbran, South Wales
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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!
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:44 am |
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Location: durham
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get some pics up ...
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:45 am |
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Location: Isle Of Wight
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1200 for it!!! wow... cheap.. Just got to hope its in good nic at that price
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:46 am |
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| 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
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:47 am |
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Location: Little hulton (worsley)
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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.
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:47 am |
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Joined: Oct 04, 2011
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Location: Cwmbran, South Wales
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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
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:48 am |
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Hang on a sec......................206 info has finally produced a thread that doesnt slate the 180!!!!!!!  
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