what to look for on a 206?

Nodiggidy123 · 26 Mar 2009 at 22:39

im going to be looking at a few peugeot 206's at the weekend. and would like some clues as to what to look for.

id like the 1.4ltr lx/glx but will also consider the 1.9ltr diesel as i have seen a couple with decent mileage at a good price and im looking to get them no older than a w plate.

anything i should pay particular attention to? are these cars prone to rust on the arches etc?

Howard · 26 Mar 2009 at 22:40

With the greatest of respect, the thing you should be really looking for is a different car!

Focus Fiesta yada yada

Janesy B · 26 Mar 2009 at 22:41

Hateful little things. If you value aesthetics over driving ability and comfort then it'll be right up your street.

Most of them seem to be owned by stupid 17 yr old girls.

Nodiggidy123 · 26 Mar 2009 at 22:44

its for the girlfriend tbh. thats what she wants. i did toy with a fiesta/focus but i really hate the styling of the ones that i can afford. budget up to about £1800 but preferably lower.

Janesy B · 26 Mar 2009 at 22:52

Typical

Nodiggidy123 · 26 Mar 2009 at 22:54

so any advice? apart from not to get one?

Axeboy · 26 Mar 2009 at 22:56

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=294

-Ad- · 26 Mar 2009 at 23:00

Nodiggidy123 said:
so any advice? apart from not to get one?

The back of your hand.

That is all.

fonzee · 26 Mar 2009 at 23:05

if you must, at least stick with the petrols. the 1.9 N/A diesel is tedious.

you could choose worse.

MarkDavis · 26 Mar 2009 at 23:13

206s aren't THAT bad. It is after all a 10+ year old design. How many small cars designed 13 years ago are still good now? Not many. 206 ride and handling is decent enough. The big downsides are the reliability / build quality and the horrendous driving position.

Nodiggidy123 · 26 Mar 2009 at 23:15

are 306,s any better? thats the other one she likes!

MarkDavis · 26 Mar 2009 at 23:29

306s are very good cars for their age. The GTi / S16 in particular is a cracker.

fonzee · 26 Mar 2009 at 23:34

Nodiggidy123 said:
are 306,s any better? thats the other one she likes!

aye they are indeed.

get her a nice 3dr phase 3 with cyclones, do her dandy.

Nodiggidy123 · 26 Mar 2009 at 23:37

ive the oppurtunity to buy my assistant managers of him for £1000 its a 2ltr diesel on a x plate its got a fsh and i know for a fact hes looked after it well. but its done 150000k but im told that on a diesel its ok?

GreenMint · 26 Mar 2009 at 23:38

Get her a CC!

fonzee · 26 Mar 2009 at 23:39

it'll be the PH3 HDI then. good cars. 150k will be fine if its got decent service history?

Nodiggidy123 · 26 Mar 2009 at 23:39

on £1800? i wish!

Nodiggidy123 · 26 Mar 2009 at 23:41

fonzee said:
it'll be the PH3 HDI then. good cars. 150k will be fine if its got decent service history?

yeah thats the one. ill make him a serious offer then. i will be driving it a bit to so i would prefer something a bit more manly than a 206!

fonzee · 26 Mar 2009 at 23:43

Nodiggidy123 said:
yeah thats the one. ill make him a serious offer then. i will be driving it a bit to so i would prefer something a bit more manly than a 206!

aye. if the service history checks out, offer him 800-900.

oh and check the crankshaft pulley has been done. known failing point on these.

Thomas. PLease. · 27 Mar 2009 at 00:16

Howard said:
With the greatest of respect, the thing you should be really looking for is a different car!

Focus Fiesta yada yada

Was just about to write the exact same thing.