#1: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: greenmachine12, Location: BristolPosted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:00 pm ---- Basically, instead of having a company car, i get a allowance instead. I currently have a Xsara, but lets just say, its doing my head in, repairs after repairs. Im going to throw it in a river soon.
I went and looked around a few car sales today, one had a 2005 1.6 gti HDI, 70k miles, full service history for £3200.
I thought that sounds good? Is it?
I just need to know if they are good solid cars really, and what the actual real life MPG is (i know it depends driver to driver etc)
I had a 1.4 petrol 206 as my first car, and i did like it.
Just need to get rid of my xsara!
#2: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:02 pm ---- 1.6 HDI = worse engine Peugeot ever fitted to the 206.
206 + diesel engine = 2 litre HDI everytime
#3: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: greenmachine12, Location: BristolPosted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:05 pm ---- MrBSI, thats not i wanted to hear!
How is it so bad?
#4: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: rttam, Location: devonPosted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:08 pm ----
greenmachine12 wrote:
MrBSI, thats not i wanted to hear!
How is it so bad?
absolutely terrible engine!! has so many problems please save yourself the hassle if you want a diesel 206 buy the 2.0 litre hdi
#5: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: Squeaker, Location: En Route to the Premiership 2012/13Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:09 pm ---- because its expensive to repair, but i loved mine. Kinda miss it :/
#6: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:09 pm ---- Repeated turbo failure that leads to engine failure requiring a replacement lump, dual mass flywheel, 11 hours labour to change the clutch, electric power steering unit failures, FAPTASTIC depollution filter system that always goes wrong.
206 1.6 HDI = money pit
2.0 HDI is virtually bulletproof & proven time & again to do 400K + miles if looked after.
#7: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: greenmachine12, Location: BristolPosted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:09 pm ---- The 2.0 HDI is what is fitted to my xsara at the moment. Not exactly the quickest in the world!
I thought it look good in the garage, and a bit quicker than the 2.0 HDI
#8: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:13 pm ----
greenmachine12 wrote:
The 2.0 HDI is what is fitted to my xsara at the moment.
Apart from the engine cover clips & bottom crank pulley issues both of which PSA Peugeot / Citroen have long since fixed with modified parts the 2.0 HDI will just keep on going if looked after.
Only other issue is idiots putting petrol in them that ruins the injection system.
#9: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: greenmachine12, Location: BristolPosted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:14 pm ---- What do you guys think of
#10: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:15 pm ----
greenmachine12 wrote:
The 2.0 HDI is what is fitted to my xsara at the moment. Not exactly the quickest in the world!
I thought it look good in the garage, and a bit quicker than the 2.0 HDI
Think about the weight difference of the two.
Also Lee - would you take the 1.6 or 1.9?
In all fairness if you think it was a good deal, and you're happy. Who is to say otherwise? Although the 2.0 is my choice everytime.
#11: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:16 pm ----
greenmachine12 wrote:
I thought it look good in the garage, and a bit quicker than the 2.0 HDI
1.6 HDI will be quicker then the 2.0 HDI, thats until the 1.6 HDI repeatedly breaks down & starts emptying your wallet
Problematic unit or well proven plodder, I know which one any sane person would buy
#12: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: greenmachine12, Location: BristolPosted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:17 pm ----
tomd0801754 wrote:
greenmachine12 wrote:
The 2.0 HDI is what is fitted to my xsara at the moment. Not exactly the quickest in the world!
I thought it look good in the garage, and a bit quicker than the 2.0 HDI
Think about the weight difference of the two.
Also Lee - would you take the 1.6 or 1.9?
In all fairness if you think it was a good deal, and you're happy. Who is to say otherwise? Although the 2.0 is my choice everytime.
Well, i did think it was a good deal. Untill i came on here!!
Im just never sure with cars, and always seem to buy lemons.
#13: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:19 pm ----
greenmachine12 wrote:
Im just never sure with cars, and always seem to buy lemons.
At least you asked BEFORE buying a 1.6 HDI powered 206
Just using the wrong oil in them kills the turbo that leads to engine failure.
#14: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: Seabook, Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:21 pm ---- no one is going to pay 3 grand for a 206 nowadays
#15: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: greenmachine12, Location: BristolPosted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:22 pm ----
MrBSI wrote:
greenmachine12 wrote:
Im just never sure with cars, and always seem to buy lemons.
At least you asked BEFORE buying a 1.6 HDI powered 206
Just using the wrong oil in them kills the turbo that leads to engine failure.
But it looks so nice!! Haha.
Thanks for all the replies. Back to square one again, think my xsara needs a new power steering pump, new fuel pump (Why im chucking it). Just put new back pads and discs plus a oil change last week.
#16: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: Steve206, Location: UKPosted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:50 pm ----
greenmachine12 wrote:
MrBSI wrote:
greenmachine12 wrote:
Im just never sure with cars, and always seem to buy lemons.
At least you asked BEFORE buying a 1.6 HDI powered 206
Just using the wrong oil in them kills the turbo that leads to engine failure.
But it looks so nice!! Haha.
Thanks for all the replies. Back to square one again, think my xsara needs a new power steering pump, new fuel pump (Why im chucking it). Just put new back pads and discs plus a oil change last week.
You can buy a 2.0 and make it look nice, you can polish a turd and it will look good! Reliability over looks most on here would go for.
#17: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: greenmachine12, Location: BristolPosted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 4:07 pm ---- Thanks guys, what does anyone think of the link i put up from autotrader?
#18: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 4:27 pm ---- Looks fine, although for the price you were originally about to pay then surely there are better cars? If you are set on a 206 for around 2k start looking around the 04-06plate range which has the better specs. Less money is then spent making it look modern.
That 206 has been sat in a field for a few months before Peugeot sold it though.
#19: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: greenmachine12, Location: BristolPosted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 4:37 pm ----
tomd0801754 wrote:
That 206 has been sat in a field for a few months before Peugeot sold it though.
What do you mean? There just too many cars to choose from in this country!
#20: Re: 1.6 GTi HDi Good deal? Author: greenmachine12, Location: BristolPosted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 4:41 pm ---- Your cars looks really good by the way tomd
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