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 Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 1:56 pm |
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Hi guys im new to the forum, my name is jay, im basically a big fan of 206 s and im trying to find one, i did find a 1999 1.6 glx in grey with gti alloys it has a 107,000 miles for £650 is this a good buy? Any advice on the particular model? Thanks
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 2:16 pm |
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I guess it depends on condition, tax and mot. This is my first 206 and I use mine as a third car giving it plenty of grief. One of the reasons I chose the 206 was because they look good and seem to sell very easy. Oh and I wanted something with a towbar.
The 206 does have its problems but it's no different to any other small car, mine is playing up at the minute but only for 30 seconds and then it's fine for the rest of the day.
At ths end of the market I would look at how much not it has, how much tax, condition of tyres and any work that's been done in the past year. You cannot expect a new car when it's 13 years old and only a couple of hundred quid. Check to see if the Cambelt has been done along with the water pump. See if it's had the head gasket done too as these seem an issue with 206's.
Would I buy another, no, but then I never do buy the same thing twice. However even if I didn't have that rule I still wouldn't. If you get a good one they are nice but they have too many niggaly faults for my likening
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| 206 1.4 LX ... its called Vera and is built for abuse, but needs a few things, including hoovering out | |
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 2:33 pm |
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Thanks well its got m.o.t till feb next year and tax till feb too, i cant say much about it because i havent seen it yet im going on tuesday, i guess the real question is are the 1.6 glx models any good?
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 2:46 pm |
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That I cannot answer, mines a 1.4, it's nippy for what it is but then the other two cars I have & cupra and tt have just over 500 bhp combined. But witht&t until feb that's a good start. Just see if you can find out if it has any advisories, get the mot number and the reg number and check its history on the vosa website
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| 206 1.4 LX ... its called Vera and is built for abuse, but needs a few things, including hoovering out | |
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Last edited by SteveTDCi on Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:25 pm; edited 1 time in total
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 3:17 pm |
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1.4 8v is the best engine petrol engine for a 206!!
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 5:10 pm |
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Location: Gloucestershire
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GLX is a decent spec. A fair few toys. The 1.6 is a good engine as it is still a TU, just less common. Main things I would be looking at are the suspension components and whether its had a cambelt change. I would recommend buying one, but just check all the usual thimgs as you would with buying any used car that is quite old.
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:06 pm |
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| mehoolkmusic wrote: |
| 1.4 8v is the best engine petrol engine for a 206!! |
Are you sure about that? Or are you forgetting about the gti180 everyone knows and wants
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:09 pm |
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I would love a gti but insurance is through the roof for me, ive been thinking today i might get a 2.0 hdi turbo, any comments on that model?
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:12 pm |
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| Jay0913 wrote: |
| I would love a gti but insurance is through the roof for me, ive been thinking today i might get a 2.0 hdi turbo, any comments on that model? |
All the expert residents on here quote that engine to be bullet proof. Sounds like a good thing! My assumption is it lasts a VERY long time
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Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 3:48 am |
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Cool thanks ive found a hdi turbo for £700 only problem is that its done 120,000 miles is that a proble
? Its got 12 months m.o.t and 6 months tax its black
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Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 4:06 am |
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| Jay0913 wrote: |
Cool thanks ive found a hdi turbo for £700 only problem is that its done 120,000 miles is that a proble
? Its got 12 months m.o.t and 6 months tax its black |
The 2.0 HDI engine has proven time & again it will do 400K miles easily IF its looked after 
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Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 4:21 am |
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Thanks could anyone give me some good maintenence tips? Ive been a petrol guy my whole life so would really have a clue with a diesl thanks
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Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 4:32 am |
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Top tip with a diesel is DON'T overfill the oil as the engine can run away & destroy itself.
Only ways to stop it is:
Stick it in 5th gear with handbrake & footbrake fully on & stall it.
CO2 fire extinguisher fired up the air intake.
OR run away & wait for it to blow up / stop.
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 3:00 pm |
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Thanks for all the advice guys, much appreciated, so i had a quick look on ebay and i found this little bargain snatched it up straight away for £850!!
Any comments or advice? Thanks
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 3:31 pm |
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Cam belt and waterpump. Make sure you know when they were done last, services, ever declared sorn, mot's
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