#1: What to check on a second handed Peugeot 206 Author: Aliax, Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 7:40 am ---- Hi everybody,
I'm new in this forum so I'm sorry if there's already a topic about my question, but I couldn't find it
The thing is that this Tuesday I'll buy a second handed Peugeot 206 Diesel 2l Hdi (year 2002 and 100.000 of mileage). I know nothing about cars (I'm quite new in this area); however I'm lucky since a friend of mine with some knowledge is coming with me to check it, but he doesn't know anything about this specific car.
My question hence is: what must we check when viewing this car?
Thank you very much in advance
#2: Re: What to check on a second handed Peugeot 206 Author: Seatock789, Location: MorecambePosted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 7:45 am ---- I'd say from a general 206 viewpoint and things that seem to be a common fault:-
1> Central locking - Check that it locks all the doors and the locks don't bounce back up
2> Drop links, lower arms - If you hear a knocking from the front end, chances are it's 1 of these
3> Obviously all electrics need checking
4> Check the rear axle for bending, can be visually check by looking at the rear wheels and whether they are leaning in / out
I'm sure someone else will be along soon to add more.
#3: Re: What to check on a second handed Peugeot 206 Author: Aliax, Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 7:56 am ---- Thank you very much Seatock789! ^o^ All help is truly welcomed!
#4: Re: What to check on a second handed Peugeot 206 Author: mtempsch, Location: Gothenburg, SwedenPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 7:56 am ----
Aliax wrote:
My question hence is: what must we check when viewing this car?
General for 206s - rear axle bearings, due to the rear setup with torsion bars instead of coil springs. Not sure how best test them though...
Seat sliders locking mech and horn (wiring to) are also common things on the 206.
#5: Re: What to check on a second handed Peugeot 206 Author: Aliax, Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 8:09 am ---- Thank you very much as well mtempsch!!! ^o^
#6: Re: What to check on a second handed Peugeot 206 Author: Vexs, Location: LondonPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 11:33 am ---- Make sure all the stalks work fine (known as the coms2000 unit), indicators should self cancel, check all the light option do indeed work correctly, the stalks should be firm with very little movement other than the direction its meant to go (window wipers). Its very common for these to fail over time.
#7: Re: What to check on a second handed Peugeot 206 Author: Aliax, Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 12:11 pm ---- Wow, I'm very glad I asked you guys, this is being really helpful! Thank you very much Vexs! ^o^
#8: Re: What to check on a second handed Peugeot 206 Author: copey, Location: rochdalePosted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 12:59 pm ---- rear axle also worth checking over
#9: Re: What to check on a second handed Peugeot 206 Author: wifes206, Location: LeicestershirePosted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 3:16 am ---- Check if cambelt been changed, if not needs doing
#10: Re: What to check on a second handed Peugeot 206 Author: Aliax, Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 3:22 am ---- Thank you both copey and wifes206! ^o^
#11: Re: What to check on a second handed Peugeot 206 Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 12:43 pm ---- Take it for a drive,to test everything the guys talked about,and since it's a diesel,make sure it runs fine,with no issue,such as power loss or anything like that,diesel leaks in the engine bay,open the doors,look at the plastic plugs that have wires for electric windows,central looking,if there is any cracks or damage,also don't forget to take a magnet with you,to check the paint,and if there was a body damage that got fixed with lots of filler,as the magnet will not stick to that.
#12: Re: What to check on a second handed Peugeot 206 Author: Aliax, Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 1:26 pm ---- Haha, I like the idea of the magnet, thank you very much Timon2210 ^o^ Tomorrow we'll spend a lot of time checking all what you guys said, but it will be worth it for sure!
#13: Re: What to check on a second handed Peugeot 206 Author: DREWDEN, Location: huddersfieldPosted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 4:41 pm ---- When you take it for a spin, the normal temperature should reach 83 degrees ish, leave on tickover a few mins and make sure the fan is coming on, and working properly. Common problems with the relays and resistor corroding.
#14: Re: What to check on a second handed Peugeot 206 Author: kandlbarrett, Location: SwindonPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 12:36 pm ---- Did you buy it?
#15: Re: What to check on a second handed Peugeot 206 Author: Aliax, Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 4:44 pm ---- I just arrived from my journey to buy the car (4 hours coach going and then other 4 coming back). However, I didn't finally buy it because according to my friend's opinion and all of the information you guys gave me it was just crap. That guy just tried to hide all the bad stuff the car had and didn't say anything about it in the ad that he posted; but when my friend started to highlight all the problems, he just shut up and admitted them.
Basically it had oil leaks everywhere, the car made a weird noise when you turned the steering wheel completely to the sides, the gear needed a repair, the front breaks needed to be replaced asap, he turned the car on before we arrived so we wouldn't see how long it takes to turn it on, and just to make everything a little bit worse, the cigarette lighter was missing. There was more bad stuff but I can't remember it right now.
I really wanted a Peugeot 206, but after my friend checked it and gave his opinion I just decided that one wasn't going to be mine. So I'll wait a little bit more to have one
But, anyway, thank you very much for everything guys! Your answers were really helpful! ^o^ And thanks to this lesson I know more about checking cars
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