#1: 206 GTI 180 Buying Guide Author: jayz206gti, Location: TamworthPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:27 pm ---- Hey guys, will be shopping for my 180 in the next few weeks so thought id ask past and present owners for any common faults or tell tale signs to watch out for whilst fishing? Ideally id like a red one but as they seem to be the rarest colour i will most likely settle for black or blue. Silver is my least favorite colour but i will sway towards the best deal for the money. My budget is 2400-2500 at a push. Thanks for any help.
#2: Re: 206 GTI 180 Buying Guide Author: Will180, Location: NewcastlePosted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:29 pm ---- im selling mine. but im after more then your budget
#3: Re: 206 GTI 180 Buying Guide Author: -Dave-, Location: North ManchesterPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:51 pm ---- I'm sure I've heard there is a clutch issue with 180's around a certain milage Mark. So I would suggest looking at paperwork in higher milage ones to see if it has been changed at some point.
I'm sure I've heard there is a clutch issue with 180's around a certain milage Mark. So I would suggest looking at paperwork in higher milage ones to see if it has been changed at some point.
#5: Re: 206 GTI 180 Buying Guide Author: PugJH, Location: NorthantsPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:01 am ---- You mean red like this one
#6: Re: 206 GTI 180 Buying Guide Author: NICKST, Location: Little hulton (worsley)Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:24 am ---- I now u said u didn't want silver but this car has had a lot of money spent on it and was well looked after by me.
New clutch/flywheel,
Cambelt/waterpump,
Full service history,
New vvt sensor.
Powerflow cat back
Rs tuning remap
I owned it for about 4 years never broke down once it past every not first time with no advisories and at that price it's a bargain.
#7: Re: 206 GTI 180 Buying Guide Author: jayz206gti, Location: TamworthPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:37 am ---- Cheers for the comments guys. Im trying not to window shop at the moment as i wont have the cash for 2-3 weeks and dont wanna get my hopes up only for someone else to swoop in. As soon as the cash is in my account i will strike as the only other car i was thinking of (a clio 172) is off the cards now. Hate the interiors on them.
#8: Re: 206 GTI 180 Buying Guide Author: Mattie-RS, Location: A Track near you ;)Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 3:32 am ---- Mel is selling her black 180.
Although it does need abit of TLC your budget would cover the car and the TLC
im selling mine. but im after more then your budget
Likewise, thinking about reducing the price but not by a grand + lol.
#10: Re: 206 GTI 180 Buying Guide Author: jamiea69, Location: bristolPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:08 am ---- check the exhaust, mine rusted for a past time. and make sure its had regular services
#11: Re: 206 GTI 180 Buying Guide Author: Ali_H, Location: Chichester, SussexPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 7:22 am ---- Exhaust corrode badly and coilpacks can also go.
#12: Re: 206 GTI 180 Buying Guide Author: Shortstuff, Location: GloucesterPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 8:37 am ---- Due to having a lightened flywheel you can get clutch judder i believe
The exhaust rust alot, especially the back box.
Ive had 3 OEM centre sections on mine,
when i had it the baffle had gone, replaced for free due to warranty
Then just insidde the warranty that one (only 8 months old) began to below at middle silencer connection
Number 3 seems ok, but technically this is the cars 4th!
#13: Re: 206 GTI 180 Buying Guide Author: Andy180, Location: Stoke on TrentPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 9:27 am ---- [quote]Ive had 3 OEM centre sections on mine,
when i had it the baffle had gone, replaced for free due to warranty
Then just insidde the warranty that one (only 8 months old) began to below at middle silencer connection
Number 3 seems ok, but technically this is the cars 4th![quote] should of just got a stainless scorpion.
#14: Re: 206 GTI 180 Buying Guide Author: jayz206gti, Location: TamworthPosted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:34 pm ---- Good news guys, finally after a lengthy delay my cheques finally came through the other day and i marched straight down to the bank. Hoping it clears by Monday so i can go shopping! On a slightly negative note frustratingly the 180 numbers near my area (West Midands) seem to be a bit sparse. My budget is still the same £2350-400 maximum. Wish me luck and if anyone knows of any knocking about let me know.
#15: Re: 206 GTI 180 Buying Guide Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 1:58 am ---- The clutch doesn't become a problem at certain mileages. It's down to how the car is used by the driver. Some have problems, others don't - like any car.
#16: Re: 206 GTI 180 Buying Guide Author: longeatonlad, Location: long eaton, derbyshirePosted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 1:58 am ---- if theyve done over 52k, check that the belts been done, exhausts as already stated, clutch can judder, dont be too put off, mines done this for the past 12000 and is still fine.
ive seen them varying in price... i know you said no silver, but...
#17: Re: 206 GTI 180 Buying Guide Author: jayz206gti, Location: TamworthPosted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 12:41 pm ---- Cheers mate, i will probably keep this for around 2 years so the mileage is more than id want, dont really want to buy over 80k and as you said the 2nd is out of my proce range. Will most likely be buying on tuesday as my cheque will be cashed then so i will keep scanning the fields over the weekend for any new adverts that pop up.
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