#1: Buying advice on 206 GTI 180 Author: cheekyage, Location: AustraliaPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:33 pm ---- 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
#2: Re: Buying advice on 206 GTI 180 Author: Icetto, Location: Cape TownPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:11 am ---- 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.
#3: Re: Buying advice on 206 GTI 180 Author: -Dave-, Location: North ManchesterPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 1:46 am ---- 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.
#4: Re: Buying advice on 206 GTI 180 Author: Steve206, Location: UKPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:47 am ---- Check if the timing belt has been replaced when necessary, and who did it.
#5: Re: Buying advice on 206 GTI 180 Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:03 am ---- 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.
#6: Re: Buying advice on 206 GTI 180 Author: cheekyage, Location: AustraliaPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 6:50 am ---- Where can I get SP parts and accessories from?
#7: Re: Buying advice on 206 GTI 180 Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 6:53 am ---- 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.
#8: Re: Buying advice on 206 GTI 180 Author: gtijames22, Location: stirlingPosted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 4:35 pm ---- 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
#9: Re: Buying advice on 206 GTI 180 Author: cheekyage, Location: AustraliaPosted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 10:22 am ---- 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.
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