#1: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:31 am ---- Hi all,
I am looking to buy a Peugeot 206 2nd hand and have around £1000 to £1500 to spend. Have been looking at models in the year 2000 and 2001 but wanted to know what should I be looking for when viewing a car and is there any 206 issues I should be checking for when viewing. Also is there any models or spec to keep away from.
Any advice would be a great help and do you think I could get a good runner for my budget above. Was not sure if to buy private or trade as I have had issues in the pass buying private and I had no come back from a private seller.
Chris
#2: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:44 am ---- Trade will be more expensive.
Avoid: 1.1 Petrol /1,9 Diesel. Although, the 1.1 is only avoidable as it is slow. The 1.9diesel (non turbo) is just dire. The 1.6HDi should only be considered if you have deep pockets. The FAP, Turbo and DMF are known to fail/need replacing, and none are cheap.
The best car: 2.0HDi.
Problems: Rear Axle is the usual sticking point on the 206. Check for clunking and play. Although, a decent rear axle is usually sub £200. So knock that off the price.
Front wishbones and CV joints.
Other than that, just the usual 'buyin a car' checks.
#3: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 6:04 am ---- All that that Tom said plus make sure the cambelt has been done, with those ages it may need to have been done twice.
#4: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 6:40 am ---- What about the 1.4LX or GTI versions etc
This will only be used as going to and from work etc and my wife is due to pass her test soon so she will be the main user once she has passed. Got to see how insurance would be as well.
#5: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: jamieElliott206, Location: Raunds, northantsPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 6:44 am ---- do you want something to just jump in and drive or are you looking for a project?
#6: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 6:44 am ----
chrisb1357 wrote:
What about the 1.4LX Versions etc
Same as all the above, I think the petrol engines are generally ok.
#7: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: macca1411, Location: Westhoughton, LancashirePosted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 6:49 am ---- Price up your insurance before committing to buy. You might be surprised at how much it's going to cost you just for a basic model.
As well as what Tom says, the electrics on all Peugeots are suspect. You only need to look at them wrong and something goes faulty.
#8: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:08 am ---- No project car or any mod's just something that is tidy and to use. Me and the wife work around 20 miles from home so she will be taking the car to work and i will be using other transport due to the location of her work. So any petrol engines should be fine apart from the above just the smaller the engine the less power i guest.
I know what you mean regarding electric issues on peugeot as my dad has one and he always have light bulbs going and i use to have a 306 a few years back and that was the same.
Do you think i could get something that is ok for £100 to £1500 that will last 2 years at lease.
chris
#9: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: jamieElliott206, Location: Raunds, northantsPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:31 am ---- maybe trawl through auto trader ect for a grand you should be able to pick up a tidy day to day runner
#10: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: Andrew, Location: Black Country Ay IPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 10:48 am ---- So if you are travelling 40 miles a day and need something that is cheap to insure for a first time driver, the 1.4 diesel might be the one to go for
#11: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:24 am ----
Andrewxps wrote:
So if you are travelling 40 miles a day and need something that is cheap to insure for a first time driver, the 1.4 diesel might be the one to go for
The DV4 engine is total s**te, the bulletproof 2.0 HDI is the one to go for.
#12: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 3:55 pm ---- Is it s**te just beacuase of the lack of power or something else?
I have to way up on a 2.0 HDI as my wife will be on the insurance as well.
#13: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 3:50 am ----
chrisb1357 wrote:
Is it s**te just beacuase of the lack of power or something else?
I have to way up on a 2.0 HDI as my wife will be on the insurance as well.
1.4 HDI is gutless & problematic.
2.0 HDI is pretty much bulletproof.
#14: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: skard, Location: UK - NorthPosted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 4:17 am ---- had a 1.4hdi from 2006-2012 and never had any engine problems other than routine maintenance. always started and ran first time. but i guess that's what pro-active maintenance does.
it spent five of these years remapped.
it may not be much more to insure the 2.0hdi (as it is gutless for 2litre), but has a nicer gearbox than the 1.4.
#15: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:39 am ---- So something like this is a good engine www.autotrader.co.uk/c...?logcode=p
Noticed on alot of the 2.0HDI that they have high millage compare to to the 1.4 etc
#16: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:43 am ---- 2.0 HDI has proven many times to do 400K miles easily if looked after.
#17: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:46 am ----
Noticed on alot of the 2.0HDI that they have high millage compare to to the 1.4 etc
SE spec is fully loaded, if it has full service history & is HPI clear then its worth a look.
#18: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:52 am ---- Just looking at the min as no funds until around 3 to 4 weeks time. Just getting an idea on which ones to look for so i can get some insurance quotes as well.
Is there any rust issues on the 206 like they had on the 306 or any area's of the body work i should be taking more care to look at.
Would you still view a car with part service history and do all the HDI engines which are 1.9 or 2.0l have turbo's
Chris
#19: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: mehoolkmusic, Location: Northamptonshire/BedfordshirePosted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 6:03 am ----
chrisb1357 wrote:
do all the HDI engines which are 1.9 or 2.0l have turbo's
Chris
The 1.9 is non turbo, however the 2.0 is, As mentioned a dozen times in the post, the 2.0HDI is the best one to go for, or a 1.4 petrol....
#20: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 6:11 am ---- The 1.9 diesel is an old fashioned tractor engine, avoid at all costs.
The 2.0 HDI is a lot better being common rail & turbocharged plus does more mpg.
#21: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 6:12 am ----
mehoolkmusic wrote:
or a 1.4 petrol....
As long as its the 8 valve 1.4 petrol
#22: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: mehoolkmusic, Location: Northamptonshire/BedfordshirePosted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 6:19 am ----
MrBSI wrote:
mehoolkmusic wrote:
or a 1.4 petrol....
As long as its the 8 valve 1.4 petrol
:), Ive got this engine in my SW, but my mums got the same engine in her hatchback and is so much quicker lol
#23: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:18 am ---- Is that a joke LOL or not
Got a few spec's of 1.4L and 2.0HDI and will phone up insurance tonight to get a quote for a change of car.
Thanks for the advice so far.
MrBSI wrote:
mehoolkmusic wrote:
or a 1.4 petrol....
As long as its the 8 valve 1.4 petrol
#24: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:36 am ---- Well i phoned my insurance company up and got a quote for the 2.0HDI, 1.4 and 1.1 just to see the price range and it was shocked to find they are all around what i pay now with the 2.0 being the highest and 1.1 and 1.4 being around £10 a month cheaper.
But there was another problem i was told that on my policy i cannot have any named drivers under 27 years old and my wife is under 27 so they said i can cancel the policy as they cannot meet my requirements. Now i have got the head ach of looking for a new car that i can get cover on for both me and my wife and insurance company that will cover my wife under 27 years old.
I think i might have to get a 1.4L or 1.1L
Chris
#25: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: Seabook, Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:38 am ---- the 8v 1.4 petrol is a lot better and reliable than the 16v version.
#26: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:39 am ---- Try:
Adrian Flux
Admiral
Sky Insurance (I don't rate these at all, but other members do).
#27: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: Seabook, Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:40 am ----
tomd0801754 wrote:
Try:
Adrian Flux
Admiral
Sky Insurance (I don't rate these at all, but other members do).
#28: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:51 am ----
Seabook wrote:
the 8v 1.4 petrol is a lot better and reliable than the 16v version.
Seen a lot of 1.4 petrol 16 valve for sale on Ebay recently with blown head gaskets
#29: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:28 am ---- How can i tell if its an 8 valve or 16 LOL stupid question i know
#30: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: DJ-, Location: UKPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:34 am ---- the 16v offers great drivability, economy and with 90bhp(100ish on late models) - abit of poke!
Look after the car and it will look after you
#31: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: macca1411, Location: Westhoughton, LancashirePosted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:37 am ----
chrisb1357 wrote:
How can i tell if its an 8 valve or 16 LOL stupid question i know
1.4 8v
I'm sure someone will have a picture of a 16v
#32: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: Seabook, Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:41 am ----
DJ- wrote:
the 16v offers great drivability, economy and with 90bhp(100ish on late models) - abit of poke!
Look after the car and it will look after you
8v also can also 96bhp as standard
and has been prove to death they are good and very tunable engine.
while ET3 engine is just a transition product
#33: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:37 pm ---- WHats ET3 Engines??? Are these the the 16v and 1.4HDI's etc.
Whats a 1.1L would that be 8valve
Chris
#34: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: Seabook, Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:40 pm ----
chrisb1357 wrote:
WHats ET3 Engines??? Are these the the 16v and 1.4HDI's etc.
Whats a 1.1L would that be 8valve
Chris
ET3 is the 1.4 16V, DV4 is the 1.4 HDi.
yes 1.1 will be the 8v
#35: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: spike_202, Location: West midsPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:59 pm ---- You don't have to stay with the same insurance company mate do some searching on price check sites, 8v has 1 pulley at the top and 16v has 2 pulleys at the top.
#36: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 5:38 am ---- Hi
Yep i am aware about the insurance change but my current insurance i pay each month and not up in full so i am in talks with them about not being charged to move as they did not explain to me about the 27 years age limit when i took the policy out and also it does not state anyware on my policy about that age limit.
I dont think a 2.0L will be an option as alot of insurance compaines require any driver who is going on the policy to have held the licence for more than a year if going on a 2.0L
Chris
#37: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MPorter13, Location: North EastPosted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 6:55 am ---- the 2.0 hdi is cheap as chips to insure and run. mines never put a foot wrong apart from the usual, i.e wishbones and cv joints. Good old french design. the 2.0 hdi is spot on as far as im concerned.
#38: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:02 am ---- The 2.0 HDI eco model is even cheaper to tax then a normal 2.0 HDI to
#39: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: Seabook, Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:29 am ----
MrBSI wrote:
The 2.0 HDI eco model is even cheaper to tax then a normal 2.0 HDI to
this is so unfair as mine was Xreg
#40: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:30 am ---- Hi all,
Well the next 2 weeks will be intresting looking for a new 206. Been keeping an eye on Auto Trader just to get an idea.
What is the cambelt change interval on a 1.2, 1.4 and 2.0HDI
Still looking between the 3 types of engine sizes and can people recommend any insurance compaines that insure a new driver which has passed within the last week and is under 27
Chris
#41: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:41 am ----
chrisb1357 wrote:
Hi all,
Well the next 2 weeks will be intresting looking for a new 206. Been keeping an eye on Auto Trader just to get an idea.
What is the cambelt change interval on a 1.2, 1.4 and 2.0HDI
Still looking between the 3 types of engine sizes and can people recommend any insurance compaines that insure a new driver which has passed within the last week and is under 27
Chris
There isnt a 1.2 engine.
1.1 & 1.4 are the 2 smallest petrol engines for UK spec 206's, avoid the problematic 1.4 petrol 16 valve lump.
1.4 hdi is best avoided as well.
1.4 petrol 8 valve OR 2.0 hdi are the best choices for a cheap run around.
Petrol engine timing belt is every 5 years / 80k miles whichever comes first.
No idea on diesel timing belt change, someone else will know on here.
#42: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:44 am ----
MrBSI wrote:
chrisb1357 wrote:
Hi all,
Well the next 2 weeks will be intresting looking for a new 206. Been keeping an eye on Auto Trader just to get an idea.
What is the cambelt change interval on a 1.2, 1.4 and 2.0HDI
Still looking between the 3 types of engine sizes and can people recommend any insurance compaines that insure a new driver which has passed within the last week and is under 27
Chris
Petrol engine timing belt is every 5 years / 80k miles whichever comes first.
No idea on diesel timing belt change, someone else will know on here.
Same Intervals.
#43: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 2:07 pm ---- Cheers, Sorry i ment 1.1
Chris
#44: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 2:18 pm ---- What is peoples thoughts on this one www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200...4167caf784
#45: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: Harry, Location: StaffordPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 2:26 pm ---- It looks like a cheap run around but 'sensibly priced' is a bit off, I think they mean completely overpriced
Wouldn't pay over a grand for it for sure
#46: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 3:14 pm ---- I dont have a clue LOL, is that price bad then,
If it was a 02 or 03 reg would the price have been ok
Harry wrote:
It looks like a cheap run around but 'sensibly priced' is a bit off, I think they mean completely overpriced
Wouldn't pay over a grand for it for sure
#47: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 3:17 pm ---- What about this for price www.autotrader.co.uk/c...5476232098
#48: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 2:40 pm ---- Hi all,
Still looking for a 206 LOL. going to start to view some this weekend.
I have noticed on alot of the 206's that the silver engine cover on the 8v 1.4 etc seem to always show rust. Is this a problem with the 206
Chris
#49: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 2:45 pm ----
chrisb1357 wrote:
I have noticed on alot of the 206's that the silver engine cover on the 8v 1.4 etc seem to always show rust. Is this a problem with the 206
Its only the rocker cover, there cheap enough to replace if it really bothers you & only 2 bolts & a gasket.
Dont let a simple rusty rocker cover put you of if the rest of the car is ok.
#50: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 3:03 pm ---- Whats people think of this one just as a run about for a year or two for my wife when she passes test
2001 / 51 plate is change over year between non multiplexed & multiplexed electrical systems.
83K miles, its due a timing belt & tensioner unless its already been done recently.
Style is near povety spec.
#52: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: frenchfrog40, Location: MaidstonePosted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:17 am ---- yeh, thoes ones you put up do seem a bit overpriced. iv just picked up at 2003 1.6 16v XSI with only 43K miles for £1850.
#53: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 12:52 pm ---- Don't get 1.1 whatever you do.
The 1.4 is already underpowered enough to make you stressed.
#54: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 12:54 pm ----
V9977 wrote:
The 1.4 is already underpowered enough to make you stressed.
My TU3 is plenty nippy enough
#55: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 1:03 pm ----
MrBSI wrote:
V9977 wrote:
The 1.4 is already underpowered enough to make you stressed.
My TU3 is plenty nippy enough
Depends what you're used to..
But, Mrs. is 'alright' at 55K Km (2007), mine is sluggish at 95K Km (2001).
Stick another couple of passengers in there with the aircon running and forget it in both cases.
They're slow.
Both impecably maintained by yours trully, and I'm taking into account electric throttle/ECU software version difference.
#56: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 1:09 pm ---- My 2003 car has done nearly 88K miles & looked after by Peugeot until the warranty ran out now its looked after by me.
I went from a 125 bhp 2 litre 405 to the 75 bhp 206.
The 206 doesnt have the outright top end the 405 did but its just as nippy of the lights & motorway cruising speed.
Isnt much difference in weight 206 is about 50 kilos lighter
#57: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 1:19 pm ----
MrBSI wrote:
My 2003 car has done nearly 88K miles & looked after by Peugeot until the warranty ran out now its looked after by me.
I went from a 125 bhp 2 litre 405 to the 75 bhp 206.
The 206 doesnt have the outright top end the 405 did but its just as nippy of the lights & motorway cruising speed.
Isnt much difference in weight 206 is about 50 kilos lighter
Yes, we both love them both very much and they're perfect for our needs.
Most of the time it's in Athens traffic and are quite economic for the ride/tax.
I don't know how they fair in UK motorway with longer distances involved etc.
#58: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 1:21 pm ----
V9977 wrote:
I don't know how they fair in UK motorway with longer distances involved etc.
206 is ok BUT there are much better motorway / long journey cars out there.
Done 700 miles in one day in the 206 before.
#59: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 1:27 pm ---- We go to Corfu which is hundreds of miles away and a day's drive, but that usually takes special planning..
#60: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 1:30 pm ---- Mine was Scotland & back to pick up a leather interior
#61: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 4:16 am ---- I went to view the above cars, First one i walked away after about 5 min as it had no service history and the mot advisors was a big long list. 2nd one looked ok but again i walked a way as there was a massive hole next to the lock in the door. So that makes it around 5 cars i have viewed now.
I have 4 more to view this weekend which are from local small car dealers
Chris
#62: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:07 am ----
chrisb1357 wrote:
2nd one looked ok but again i walked a way as there was a massive hole next to the lock in the door
Easy repair if the car is cheap enough
3 bolts & 1 connector plug for the door, change one in under 5 minutes once you find one in the correct colour & the door card is only 4 x torx 20 screws.
#63: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:31 am ---- Hi all
I have seen a nice 206 which i am going to view tonight. it has
*1 Private Owner Since New
*Only 76,000 Miles Warranted
*Service History Stamped (4 STAMPS)
*VOSA MOT History
*MOT April 2013(Passed No Advisories)
*TAX End Of September
*HPI Clear
*Spare Key
I have done a online MOT history check and have found the following. Can anyone say if i need to worry about anything on here.
Most Recent Vehicle Details and Test Summary applicable to this test number.
Date of test:
14/04/2012
Certificate issue refused (Fail)
Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
No Advisory Notice issued
Date of test:
14/04/2012
Certificate issued (Pass)
Test expiry date:
21/04/2013
No Advisory Notice issued
#64: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:40 am ---- A loose cv gaiter, clean out & repack the joint with fresh grease & then resecure the gaiter.
Wouldnt worry about it.
Has the timing belt been changed?
#65: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: Seabook, Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:55 am ---- price? engine? year?
#66: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 6:44 am ---- 2002/02 PEUGEOT 206 1.1 Look A/C, Metallic BLUE www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/...TQ:GB:1123
Its for the wife who is a first time driver soon
I have now looked at over 10 206's and not had much look and running out of time to find one before i have to scrap my 1.2 fiesta in 2 weeks time. HELLLLPPP
Chris
#67: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: skard, Location: UK - NorthPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:11 am ---- what is it that's put you off the cars you've viewed? ten is a lot to walk away from!
i think your expectations are maybe too high? i understand you want a safe and reliable car for your wife.
however the 206 model is an old car now, and the ones you're looking at are fairly old also - will have seen a fair few miles and inevitably have wear & tear, paint imperfections and parts needing work/replaced (even the best maintained cars will always need worked on).
in your budget, consider looking more towards private. a lot of these indy garages are selling trade-ins or auction purchased cars with a premium on top. may as well save yourself that premium by buying private and putting the saving towards any necessary maintenance.
service history (garage stamps) isn't the be all and end all, although it looks good. if the seller has receipts for work then that's good enough for an old car. as others have mentioned, self servicing is common - i used to service my 206 using genuine filters and manufacturer specced oil.
if the car drives ok, looks clean, has no sign of serious damage, no oil leaks, good tyres, maintained close to schedule, no suspension clunks, no warning lights on dash, good tyres/exhaust, electrics & heaters work blah blah - i think is the best you can hope for when spending a grand.
#68: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:27 am ---- Hi
Many thanks for the pointers, So is this 206 above that i have just posted for £1,550 a good price for the age if all is ok or how much would you try and knock the seller down.
I did call the garrage number which was on the MOT's from the old owner to ask if he had known the car and he said he did and that they did the service and MOT for it for the last few years.
I dont know why i am finding it so hard to get a 206
Chris
skard wrote:
what is it that's put you off the cars you've viewed? ten is a lot to walk away from!
i think your expectations are maybe too high? i understand you want a safe and reliable car for your wife.
however the 206 model is an old car now, and the ones you're looking at are fairly old also - will have seen a fair few miles and inevitably have wear & tear, paint imperfections and parts needing work/replaced (even the best maintained cars will always need worked on).
in your budget, consider looking more towards private. a lot of these indy garages are selling trade-ins or auction purchased cars with a premium on top. may as well save yourself that premium by buying private and putting the saving towards any necessary maintenance.
service history (garage stamps) isn't the be all and end all, although it looks good. if the seller has receipts for work then that's good enough for an old car. as others have mentioned, self servicing is common - i used to service my 206 using genuine filters and manufacturer specced oil.
if the car drives ok, looks clean, has no sign of serious damage, no oil leaks, good tyres, maintained close to schedule, no suspension clunks, no warning lights on dash, good tyres/exhaust, electrics & heaters work blah blah - i think is the best you can hope for when spending a grand.
#69: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:29 am ---- It lists ABS in the EBay description, I doubt it has it fitted.
This is one of the problems of Ebay automatically filling boxes in for sellers.
#70: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:08 pm ---- Went to have a look and the car was nothing like the listing, Lots of plastic trims hanging off around the outside of the car. Big dent in the rear side near wheel and it was nothing like it was in the pic. I asked if someone was intrested would he move on the price and he said no so i just left and walked out
Chris
#71: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: Seabook, Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 1:43 pm ----
chrisb1357 wrote:
Went to have a look and the car was nothing like the listing, Lots of plastic trims hanging off around the outside of the car. Big dent in the rear side near wheel and it was nothing like it was in the pic. I asked if someone was intrested would he move on the price and he said no so i just left and walked out
Chris
1550 is well over price even for a good example of 1.1 206....
#72: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 3:51 pm ---- Well been to look at two more 206's and well over priced.
I have noticed on both 206's i have looked at that there is always oil leak at the bottom of the belt. Where would this be from
Chris
#73: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: pug206lx, Location: Taking a gearbox off somewherePosted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 3:57 pm ---- under the car on the left side as you look from the front? Probably the crankshaft seal.
#74: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: Seabook, Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:04 pm ----
chrisb1357 wrote:
Well been to look at two more 206's and well over priced.
I have noticed on both 206's i have looked at that there is always oil leak at the bottom of the belt. Where would this be from
Chris
probably too lazy to clean up the mess after oil change?
#75: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: Matt, Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:39 pm ---- Just for abit of perspective, I bought my 206 4 1/2 years ago:
£2499
2002 (02)
Silver
5dr
1.4 8v GLX (electric windows,electric/heated mirrors,digital climate control,auto lights&wipers,6 disc cd changer)
52k miles
2 owners
Part history/receipts
So with today's prices, I would probs pay around £2000 for a similar car.
I've only ever had one problem with it, which was the gearbox. Managed to find a replacement for £40 and have it fitted for £80.
Insurance is low, economy is approx 30mpg around town. It can do around 500 miles per £60ish tank on a motorway run.
Tax is fairly low at £70 odd for 6 months.
Hope this helps somehow lol.
EDIT: car also had 6months tax and 12months MOT on it. Last edited by Matt on Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:46 pm; edited 1 time in total
#76: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: Matt, Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:44 pm ---- Another good point to the 206 is that (heaven forbid) you have an accident/bump, there are lots of replacement parts are readily available at low cost, and many problems cant be sorted pretty cheaply (as long as you dont mind getting your hands dirty)
#77: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 11:15 am ---- Something for me to worry about when i look for a 206 then?
pug206lx wrote:
under the car on the left side as you look from the front? Probably the crankshaft seal.
#78: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 11:27 am ----
Matt wrote:
Another good point to the 206 is that (heaven forbid) you have an accident/bump, there are lots of replacement parts are readily available at low cost, and many problems cant be sorted pretty cheaply (as long as you dont mind getting your hands dirty)
Thats actually a bad point of the 206, how many p**s poor / bodged accident repair jobs have showed up on here over the years
Youngster buys 206, youngster crashes 206, wont claim on insurance because it will cost even more at renewal, so family member / friend does bodge repair job using 2nd hand parts & then some unsuspecting person buys it thinking because its shows HPI clear due no insurance claim ever being entered they think its never been damaged when in fact it has
#79: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: chrisb1357, Location: LeicesterPosted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:42 pm ---- Still no luck and less than a week to find one
#80: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: Seabook, Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:47 pm ---- why do you have to buy a 206 anyway?
#81: Re: Looking to Buy a 206, Questions? Author: Matt, Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:43 pm ----
MrBSI wrote:
Matt wrote:
Another good point to the 206 is that (heaven forbid) you have an accident/bump, there are lots of replacement parts are readily available at low cost, and many problems cant be sorted pretty cheaply (as long as you dont mind getting your hands dirty)
Thats actually a bad point of the 206, how many p**s poor / bodged accident repair jobs have showed up on here over the years
Youngster buys 206, youngster crashes 206, wont claim on insurance because it will cost even more at renewal, so family member / friend does bodge repair job using 2nd hand parts & then some unsuspecting person buys it thinking because its shows HPI clear due no insurance claim ever being entered they think its never been damaged when in fact it has
It's not a bad point at all. I had a motorbike drive into my rear door, and I managed to pick up a 2nd hand door, in the correct colour for £20. Can't see how that can possibly be bad
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