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 Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:33 pm |
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Joined: Jan 22, 2013
Posts: 94
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Location: Australia
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Hi all,
I'm from Australia andI am looking to buy a 206 GTI 180.
I was wondering if I could get some buying advice from anyone who is familiar with this model or who currently owns/previously owned one.
Perhaps some things to look out for, known issues, specific interior & exterior features, year model comparison etc.
After doing some research on this awesome forum space I came across "SP"
What is "SP"?
Appreciate any info and recommendations.
Cheers
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:11 am |
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Joined: Dec 10, 2010
Posts: 812
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Location: Cape Town
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SP? Sport Peugeot perhaps
I only know about the Zunsport grilles which can be rebadged as SP grillles.
Some issues:
Cluth can be worn so check history for when it was replaced. If it hasn't been replaced then you might want to keep some money in the bank for when that happens.
Pollution errors that are present especially if someone tried to work on the car that doesn't know their stuff around the engine of 206 GTi 180.
Enigine mounts. Check when they were last replaced. Many people drive sport yet still don't know how to shift properly.
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 1:46 am |
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Joined: Jan 05, 2011
Posts: 2985
Trade Rating: +36
Location: North Manchester
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SP means sports pack. It was a number of items some cars came with as standard and other were a optional extra. Things like metal grills, gearknob and pedals were classed as SP plus some other bits.
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:47 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 2719
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Location: UK
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Check if the timing belt has been replaced when necessary, and who did it.
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:03 am |
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Joined: Nov 27, 2010
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Location: What's it to you? ? ?
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An Australian spec GTI 180 will be different to a UK spec 206 
No passenger airbag disarm switch for a start as there now allowed in Australia.
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Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 6:50 am |
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Joined: Jan 22, 2013
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Location: Australia
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Where can I get SP parts and accessories from?
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Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 6:53 am |
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Joined: Nov 27, 2010
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Peugeot main dealer if you have the money & they can be bothered to order it.
OR
Ebay UK or France & hope the seller posts to your part of the world.
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Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 4:35 pm |
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Joined: Feb 19, 2013
Posts: 207
Trade Rating: +5
Location: stirling
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for a start look under the car, i found a nice oil leak, dented loose PAS pipes, an offside cv boot which wasnt clipped on!!, my mistake although was gna buy it anyway, was a steal, sniffer test is a good 1, and like the lads said the clutch and cambelt, the rest will be normal french wear and tear 
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 10:22 am |
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Joined: Jan 22, 2013
Posts: 94
Trade Rating: 0
Location: Australia
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Hi all,
I am digging up my original post with a little update.
I have been able to locate a very well maintained 206 GTI 180.
It is a 2005 model that has less than 50K kms however it's had the exhaust camshaft pulley replaced back in 2011 (two years ago).
The previous owner complained of a rattle noise coming from the rear of the engine, especially notable during a cold start.
Less than 6 months prior to this the car had it's timing belt replaced and fitted.
Can anyone provide any advice regarding this fix or if this a known issue on this model?
I am wondering if this is a concern as I would like to know more background info on it before I pursue the car further.
Appreciate any feedback.
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