Peugeot 206 - Saxperience

SimpleJoee · 1st September 2014, 19:09

Any guru's on here that have had history with a 206?
Mrs is looking at one tomorrow, and I want to know if there's anything important to check.

I'll probably be going to view it, and her Mothers fiance is an ex machanic so we're all set viewing wise, just want to know if there's anything to be sure about

Giraffe · 1st September 2014, 19:38

Jamie.

Mash · 1st September 2014, 19:43

Had a few.. but really depends on the engine type for specific issues. If it's the 1.6 HDi or 1.9D then stay away in my opinion otherwise it's the normal is it running right / listen to knocks / check for leaks etc.

Obvious things are similar to saxos / 106s i.e rear trailing arm bearings although it's rare that they have rust problems.

I would also check that the airbag light isn't on and that the central locking works ok as they are something I've had go wrong on multiple occasions.

All in all they are pretty good cars really.

SimpleJoee · 1st September 2014, 20:33

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Originally Posted by Giraffe

Jamie.

Good shout raffer.

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Originally Posted by Mash

Had a few.. but really depends on the engine type for specific issues. If it's the 1.6 HDi or 1.9D then stay away in my opinion otherwise it's the normal is it running right / listen to knocks / check for leaks etc.

Obvious things are similar to saxos / 106s i.e rear trailing arm bearings although it's rare that they have rust problems.

I would also check that the airbag light isn't on and that the central locking works ok as they are something I've had go wrong on multiple occasions.

All in all they are pretty good cars really.

Cheers for the input mate

Car is a 1.4s btw

Mash · 1st September 2014, 20:56

In that case it's the same engine as the saxo so just make sure nothing stands out as being bad. Make sure it idles and revs correctly, no mayo in the header tank and take it for a test drive.

I suppose CV boots and joints may be a common issue but I find that across all PSA cars really.

Mi5terSIR · 1st September 2014, 22:32

central locking is one to look out for...my xsara's central locking has been broken for ages, and it was shagged on the misses 206 too, it was alright though, HDI 110 lump was pretty good, pulled well, especially after a remap, went like stink

ady_saxo · 2nd September 2014, 10:39

I'm sure there was an issue with 206's where if you locked the car, the locks popped up automatically after around a few minutes, so the car was left open to anyone who wanted to gain entry.

Mi5terSIR · 2nd September 2014, 11:21

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I'm sure there was an issue with 206's where if you locked the car, the locks popped up automatically after around a few minutes, so the car was left open to anyone who wanted to gain entry.

exactly what the misses car done, apparently one of the centrol locking motors was sticky/stiff internally, giving a false "locked" signal which was intermittently on and off, causing it to unlock itself so joe-bloggs could nick the sat nav and the radio....little bathplug....

Ross^p · 2nd September 2014, 11:51

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Originally Posted by Mash

Had a few.. but really depends on the engine type for specific issues. If it's the 1.6 HDi or 1.9D then stay away in my opinion

Why?

I bought a £700 quid 206 1.9HDI 3 years ago. Done 30k miles in it (now on 160k) and all it's asked for is general servicing, exhaust and tyres. It's needed two wishbones and droplinks (but I thrash it everywhere inc over potholes and speedbumps) and on a run it gives me back 63mpg, or 50+ mpg when thrashed within an inch of it's life.

It's a fucking awesome car for the money.

I've treated it to a full gti leather interior so it's even a nice place to sit. Kinda.

SimpleJoee · 2nd September 2014, 12:40

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Originally Posted by Ross

Why?

I bought a £700 quid 206 1.9HDI 3 years ago. Done 30k miles in it (now on 160k) and all it's asked for is general servicing, exhaust and tyres. It's needed two wishbones and droplinks (but I thrash it everywhere inc over potholes and speedbumps) and on a run it gives me back 63mpg, or 50+ mpg when thrashed within an inch of it's life.

It's a fucking awesome car for the money.

I've treated it to a full gti leather interior so it's even a nice place to sit. Kinda.

I need myself a diesel for runabouts...

Ross^p · 2nd September 2014, 12:43

Tell a lie. I just remembered about 18 months ago it had a fuel leak (quite a bad one). Anything over 1/2 a tank would basically pour out over a day or so. Turned out to be the breather or something. Was about £150 for a garage to repair (drop tank jobbie). Think that's the only thing it's fucked up on.

Mash · 2nd September 2014, 18:32

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Originally Posted by Ross

Why?

I bought a £700 quid 206 1.9HDI 3 years ago. Done 30k miles in it (now on 160k) and all it's asked for is general servicing, exhaust and tyres. It's needed two wishbones and droplinks (but I thrash it everywhere inc over potholes and speedbumps) and on a run it gives me back 63mpg, or 50+ mpg when thrashed within an inch of it's life.

It's a fucking awesome car for the money.

I've treated it to a full gti leather interior so it's even a nice place to sit. Kinda.

Not sure if we are on about the same engine as the 1.9 is a non turbo, and isn't a HDi.

However maybe I phrased it a bit wrong - stay away from the 1.6 HDi due to DPF issues costing a fair bit to fix and don't go for a 1.9 if you can. The 206 is fairly heavy compared to a saxo and the 1.9 is old, a bit sluggish, noisy and not that economical for a diesel. By the MPG figures you gave it doesn't sound like the 1.9.

If you are going to go for a diesel I don't see why you wouldn't go for the bulletproof 2.0 HDi or 1.4 HDi if you can live with the lack of power. Both of which are newer, more advanced and have better economy than the 1.9.

Just my 2 pence - but you can't tar all cars with the same brush and I'm sure people have had great experience with that engine and rate them highly.

dan-sport · 2nd September 2014, 23:06

The Mrs has a 206 gti, spankys old one, I can only eco what Ross has said almost 2 years down the line and over 20k later its cost £0 so fair apart from servicing parts. Its a nice comfy place to be and for what we paid for it (£700) its got some nice spec with the climate control and auto wipers.

Ross^p · 3rd September 2014, 00:25

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Originally Posted by Mash

Not sure if we are on about the same engine as the 1.9 is a non turbo, and isn't a HDi.

However maybe I phrased it a bit wrong - stay away from the 1.6 HDi due to DPF issues costing a fair bit to fix and don't go for a 1.9 if you can. The 206 is fairly heavy compared to a saxo and the 1.9 is old, a bit sluggish, noisy and not that economical for a diesel. By the MPG figures you gave it doesn't sound like the 1.9.

If you are going to go for a diesel I don't see why you wouldn't go for the bulletproof 2.0 HDi or 1.4 HDi if you can live with the lack of power. Both of which are newer, more advanced and have better economy than the 1.9.

Just my 2 pence - but you can't tar all cars with the same brush and I'm sure people have had great experience with that engine and rate them highly.

Apologies. I'm talking about the 2.0. Silly me.

Mash · 3rd September 2014, 18:59

In that case I couldn't agree more, the 2.0l is a right cracker

Mi5terSIR · 3rd September 2014, 19:31

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In that case I couldn't agree more, the 2.0l is a right cracker

+1, i hated HDI lumps till i actually had a go of something which had one, the HDI 110 was quicker than i thought it would be considering it was "only" 110 ish bhp. and they didnt use a gearbox which shared the same rigidity as cardboard. it actually done gearbox things, like work....