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 Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:00 pm |
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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!
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:02 pm |
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1.6 HDI = worse engine Peugeot ever fitted to the 206.
206 + diesel engine = 2 litre HDI everytime 
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:05 pm |
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MrBSI, thats not i wanted to hear!
How is it so bad?
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:08 pm |
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| 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
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:09 pm |
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because its expensive to repair, but i loved mine. Kinda miss it :/
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:09 pm |
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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.
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:09 pm |
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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
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:13 pm |
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| 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.
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:14 pm |
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:15 pm |
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| 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.
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:16 pm |
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| 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
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:17 pm |
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| 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.
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:19 pm |
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| 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.
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:21 pm |
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no one is going to pay 3 grand for a 206 nowadays
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:22 pm |
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| 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.
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