Mikeyallgood85 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hi guys as titled a friend is buying a peugeot 206 for there son's first car, I don't know a great deal about them myself so could any of you tell me what he should look out for and what are the common issues with them and anything else to be careful of. Any advice would be helpful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yaristurbo Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Noisey clutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 If they're anything like the 306's the wiring in the doors can be tempramental. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeyallgood85 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 If they're anything like the 306's the wiring in the doors can be tempramental. do mean for electronic windows? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Windows, door locks including central locking, mirrors, speakers Anything in the doors lol.Sometimes they wouldn't work or would be intermittent others would be things like put one window down the other door would lock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottieboi94 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Don't know if there the same as 106s but the rear beam is worth checking? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Beware they are french lol. I've done a few wheel bearings and top mounts on them, other than that nothing springs to mind. What engine is in it ? Also i swear there is a peugeot master tech on here so lets hope he sees this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottieboi94 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) I have had 4 french cars before my glanza so i know a bit about them, all i know is they have been very unreliable compared to my glanza haha Edited April 8, 2014 by scottieboi94 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeyallgood85 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 I have had 4 french cars before my glanza so i know a bit about them, all i know is they have been very unreliable compared to my glanza haha lol ive never had anything other than jap ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 French cars in general are absolutely fuckin atrocious. I'm a vehicle tech and the dealership i work in has a Citroen franchise, thankfully i do Hyundais, which are actually incredibly good cars despite what you may think Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottieboi94 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 my 106 gti was fun though for the few weeks it worked XD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeyallgood85 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 It's a 1.1 he's looking at! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) Ignition coil and radius arms on the beam are common problems Edited April 8, 2014 by maddox710 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RicoW Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 and breaking exhausts... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy SR Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 buy a 1.4 306 or possibly even a 1.6, found it cheaper on insurance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeyallgood85 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Cheers for the advice and tips lad's ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
karl. Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 As mentioned watch out for play in the rear axle, they go that often it's very hard to get a good second hand replacement Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hookie663 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Wiring mate and bk axcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Ben Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Rear axle, electrics, head gaskets, bushes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eynonz Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 My girlfriend had a 306 and it had all sorts of Electrical problems, and very shit door hinges. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeyallgood85 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 I'm thinking I should persuade my mate not to buy a peugeot for his sons first car! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turbo Goose Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) Worst car ive ever experienced tbh. Airbag lights and other electrical warnings all the time. Everything feels loose when you drive them. Hates a strong word but I hate 206sDan Edited April 9, 2014 by Haresign Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Your mates son needs a N/a starlet for his 1st car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlegreenmonster Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Well put it this way as far as im aware they have half cable and half electric speedos and the whole dash units on them go down, my other half and a few of my mates have them and all suffer with no cluster lights, no Speedo and everything around it, also central locking and most electrics plus what's been mentioned before Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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