#1: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Andrew, Location: Black Country Ay IPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:47 pm ---- Whats the average amount of miles each 206 engine will live for? Say in a regularly serviced, looked after ownership
And when they do go ka-put, is it a simple case of getting the head rebuilt for it to start all over again?
#2: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Callum206, Location: West SussexPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:50 pm ---- 3 miles ?
#3: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Seabook, Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:50 pm ---- at least over 150K i would say
#4: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: meady, Location: basingstokePosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:53 pm ---- I would have thought it would also depend what engine it is. I would have though a 2.0 hdi would last alot longer than a 1.1 petrol Last edited by meady on Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:54 pm; edited 1 time in total
#5: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:53 pm ---- I cant really input as mine has had 3 engine swaps, 3 resprays (2 full) and rediculous amounts spent on her
#6: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: luke030588, Location: peterboroughPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:53 pm ---- Depends how you treat the car.
#7: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Abzynthe, Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:56 pm ---- my car is a 1999 T reg,
had 114k on the clock and then needed a new engine, now thats replaced, there's more needs doing.
there's always going to be something wrong with it so just depends on how long you want to throw money at it
#8: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:00 pm ---- If the car is run regularly and serviced regularly over a decent distance 200k miles should be easy.
#9: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Ste, Location: Hull -or- The World Of Info CodePosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:01 pm ---- Kay's 1.1 was over 100k on the same engine it came out of the factory with, and there's been other 1.1's on here with higher milage than that.
There was, not sure if there is now, a dirty derv on here clocking almost 200k.
#10: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Andrew, Location: Black Country Ay IPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:04 pm ---- I see, I often get errands that involve driving less than 2 miles, turn off, on then go back home, aside from transmission can that kill an engine?
#11: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:10 pm ---- Its not good running on a cold engine all the time, and it will kill your CAT sooner rather than later
#12: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Ste, Location: Hull -or- The World Of Info CodePosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:11 pm ---- Just service is more regularly you'll be fine, aslong as your not putting your foot to the floor on the short journeys it just increases the rate of wear and tear, and drinks up more fuel on shorter journeys, but like I say, regular servicing should keep it going without a problem tbh.
Cant remeber off the top of my head but I think pug says, if your car contstantly makes sort journeys service every 10k, otherwise every 20k..
Saying that, mine never does short journeys and gets serviced every 8k roughly anyway lol!
#13: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:17 pm ---- Cambelt needs changing every 40k too if you do short journeys
#14: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Ste, Location: Hull -or- The World Of Info CodePosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:21 pm ---- Trust me to forget the important one
#15: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Andrew, Location: Black Country Ay IPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:22 pm ---- Thanks everyone, it put my mind at rest. I shall let the car warm up for a few minutes before going on my short journeys from now on
As for diesels, can the 1.9 live as long as the 2.0 hdi?
You hear about volvos that have a million miles on the clock, is the 2.0 hdi a contender? My grandad has one and says it should outlive the bodywork
Are 138s/180 doomed to a short life? As I have heard they are delicate
#16: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:22 pm ---- It's one of the reasons why taxi's charge so much, its because the car maintenance bills are so high with the constant short journeys.
#17: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Ste, Location: Hull -or- The World Of Info CodePosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:27 pm ----
Andrewxps wrote:
Thanks everyone, it put my mind at rest. I shall let the car warm up for a few minutes before going on my short journeys from now on
As for diesels, can the 1.9 live as long as the 2.0 hdi?
You hear about volvos that have a million miles on the clock, is the 2.0 hdi a contender? My grandad has one and says it should outlive the bodywork
Are 138s/180 doomed to a short life? As I have heard they are delicate
I'm not sure it's that there delicate, more that most of them live an abused life lol.
#18: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Seabook, Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:29 pm ---- do not idle to warm the car up.
during idle the oil pressure is at min. it will not lubricate the top bit of the engine well
#19: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Andrew, Location: Black Country Ay IPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:34 pm ---- I see, so the best advice is to drive it gently? (gearchange at 2k) which is what I do
#20: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:39 pm ---- Just take it for a decent drive at high speed every now and then to clear the CAT out
#21: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:46 pm ---- My gti track slag has done 143k (by the look of it hard miles too)
And thoose miles arent going to get any smoother anytime soon
#22: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Ste, Location: Hull -or- The World Of Info CodePosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:23 pm ----
Addaz wrote:
My gti track slag has done 143k (by the look of it hard miles too)
And thoose miles arent going to get any smoother anytime soon
Says the boy with pink stars
#23: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:39 pm ----
Ste206 wrote:
Addaz wrote:
My gti track slag has done 143k (by the look of it hard miles too)
And thoose miles arent going to get any smoother anytime soon
Says the boy with pink stars
Shush you
Im going to ride you like i drive my track slag tonight
#24: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Ste, Location: Hull -or- The World Of Info CodePosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:40 pm ----
Addaz wrote:
Ste206 wrote:
Addaz wrote:
My gti track slag has done 143k (by the look of it hard miles too)
And thoose miles arent going to get any smoother anytime soon
Says the boy with pink stars
Shush you
Im going to ride you like i drive my track slag tonight
Bring it
#25: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: LeeThr, Location: North West WalesPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 5:54 pm ---- My 2001 1.4 is on 108K it had no service from 56 K untill I bought it at 81K. It's not the most well looked after, I do service it, but smooth driving is more of a treat to the car rather more so than me treating myself to a "spirritied drive" shall we say
#26: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: lee206xsi, Location: CheltenhamPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 5:59 pm ---- as long as you maintain it properly then i dont see why it cant last until 130+. seen a xsi on ebay with 200k on it
#27: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: craigy00craig, Location: surreyPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:25 pm ----
Andrewxps wrote:
I see, I often get errands that involve driving less than 2 miles, turn off, on then go back home, aside from transmission can that kill an engine?
That reminds me, can you drop an eighth off to me tomorrow lol
#28: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: leigh_boy, Location: EastbournePosted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:01 am ---- my xsi did 148k before i sold it and was still strong then my gti did 118k and was still good till it got written off and i hardley service them lol and give them lots of abuse.
#29: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: copey, Location: rochdalePosted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:13 am ----
Abzynthe wrote:
my car is a 1999 T reg,
had 114k
my old mans got a t reg 1.4 glx, its on about 150K-ish and still going strong
#30: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: MrrNoName, Location: UKPosted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 2:09 am ---- it totally depends on how the cars been driven, how often its been serviced, what engines in it, and how its been looked after, ive seen some with close to 200K on them, but ive seen a LOT more that have been scrapped at closer to 80k for one reason or another lol
#31: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: copey, Location: rochdalePosted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 2:14 am ---- the key is regular servicing and they seem togo forever
#32: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 2:23 am ---- I've had 6 206s.
2002 1.1 - Had it until 70k miles. Only needed a clutch change in the time I had it.
2002 GTi 138 - Had from 60k miles to 100k miles. A number of issues, but none with the engine (apart from the rebuild, but that wasn't due to wear & tear)
1999 GTi - 120,000 miles, no service history. Failed MOT for a shot rear axle. Suspension had all sorts of problems so I broke the car.
1999 GTi - 92,000 miles. Head gasket failure.
2001 GTi - 90,000 miles. ICV problem, but ran great.
1998 1.1 - 128,000 miles. ICV problem. No other issues.
#33: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Twidly, Location: Home - Norfolk, Uni - PrestonPosted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 2:33 am ---- My friend's 306 diesel has last up to 190K, now it's dead, But I think it's just something simple like a alternator or something, so it would probably last longer if he bothered to fix it... I'm hoping mine will last up to 140K. That'll do me.
#34: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: spud_owen, Location: ashby de la zouchPosted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 3:10 am ---- as someone has siad before it depends on how well looked after it is and how willing you are to shell out for new /second hand bits to keep it going, i think the engine block and head will last forever on my car, still pulling as strong as anything but its all the bits around it which need changing, i do drive it quite hard though and do a min of 20k a year
#35: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Dan206, Location: SwindonPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:30 am ---- My 1.4 hdi is on 165000ish at the moment, ive owned it a year and since then its had a new starter motor, crank pulley some new belts and just some general engine maintainence. Its been serviced a couple of times and has been well looked after. If your willing to spend money on them they will last.
#36: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Lewis1592, Location: Aberdeen, ScotlandPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:45 pm ---- sittin at 108k. engine as good as ever. plan on running it to at least 150k before changing car.
#37: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: leffex, Location: 1Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:47 pm ---- sitting with a 184,000 miles engine still going strong! Dun forget to change the oil(THE-SECRET-IS). Y know Taxis are driving quite alot and their cars are highmilage but they still go on and on.
#38: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: ExoVyper, Location: Waiting for the tugboats to push me into port (Whitehaven)Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:58 pm ---- 69,000 for a 2L HDi.....
well for all i know it could've started back up if i repaired the fuel lines after impaling it into a brick wall lol
#39: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 1:23 pm ---- Theoretically the GTi could last longer than any of the other engines. Its size means it is less stressed than smaller engines and it's no more complicated that any other 16V engine. There's no turbo to break either.
They tend to get serviced more often too but then they also get driven harder.
#40: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: rttam, Location: devonPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 1:30 pm ----
Ste206 wrote:
Andrewxps wrote:
Thanks everyone, it put my mind at rest. I shall let the car warm up for a few minutes before going on my short journeys from now on
As for diesels, can the 1.9 live as long as the 2.0 hdi?
You hear about volvos that have a million miles on the clock, is the 2.0 hdi a contender? My grandad has one and says it should outlive the bodywork
Are 138s/180 doomed to a short life? As I have heard they are delicate
I'm not sure it's that there delicate, more that most of them live an abused life lol.
fast versions of hot hatch backs tend to unfortunately mostly be owned by the trun the key and rag the hell out of it brigade but if looked after should last just as long as other versions
i always allow mine to get up to normal oil and coolant temps until i rev it over 3000k and always drive easy for the last couple of miles before i switch it off i check the levels weekly and service it with genuine only parts and iv just hit 64k with no faults at all so far (iv had it since it had done 14K)
#41: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: Andrew, Location: Black Country Ay IPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 3:23 pm ---- Nice to see there are still replies coming in here, I really like my car and plan to keep it a long time so I wanted to know what to expect
#42: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: ab16, Location: northern irelandPosted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 6:53 pm ---- Really depends on driving style and roads you be driving on. If the roads are bumpy and your going fast then the car will need more repairs etc.
#43: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 7:14 am ---- Give it about 6 weeks & there will start to be plenty of dead 206's showing up on here
Its getting near the time of the year where certain types of people start running out of driving talent, happens every year on here without fail
#44: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: namgaj, Location: Chasing Ash, Addaz and Lee........... hopefully catching Addaz and havin fun :PPosted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 8:04 am ----
MrBSI wrote:
Give it about 6 weeks & there will start to be plenty of dead 206's showing up on here
Its getting near the time of the year where certain types of people start running out of driving talent, happens every year on here without fail
Very true!!!
#45: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: bashyy1, Location: Milton KeynesPosted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 8:05 am ----
Edward wrote:
Theoretically the GTi could last longer than any of the other engines. Its size means it is less stressed than smaller engines and it's no more complicated that any other 16V engine. There's no turbo to break either.
They tend to get serviced more often too but then they also get driven harder.
Best post, I'd like to agree with this.
#46: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 8:06 am ----
namgaj wrote:
MrBSI wrote:
Give it about 6 weeks & there will start to be plenty of dead 206's showing up on here
Its getting near the time of the year where certain types of people start running out of driving talent, happens every year on here without fail
Very true!!!
Its my favourite time of year on here
Along with all the " my petrol cap is frozen / key snapped " threads
#47: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: AshH, Location: BirminghamPosted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 8:15 am ---- Mines a S Reg with 134k on it and running strong lol
#48: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: macj, Location: EssexPosted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 9:30 am ---- I find it depends on what conditions are like.
If its a gravel rally the car might last several rallies, tree dependant, the engine can last a whole season
If its a tarmac rally I might get to stage 3 or 4 without a visit to the stage furniture but then engine would only last three rallies according to my new engine builder who thinks I may be a little hard on them
#49: Re: Average life expectancy of a 206? Author: stu206RC, Location: sussexPosted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 3:00 pm ---- i have a 2.0 hdi and owned it sinse 10.000 miles it now has 135.000 miles on it and it was remapped the day after i got it 7 years ago. i hit 4800rpm every day and it is pretty much smoke free apart from the odd puff . only had oil changes and cambelt. brilliant engine will go on and on and on
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you'll be fine, aslong as your not putting your foot to the floor on the short journeys it just increases the rate of wear and tear, and drinks up more fuel on shorter journeys, but like I say, regular servicing should keep it going without a problem tbh.
