Peugot 206 questions

veetwin

Hi all,

Looking at a 10 year old 206 (1.1) for a family member as their 1st car. AFAIK as I know they need the timing belt done at 70K miles or 10 years..how much (ballpark) to get this done if it hasn't been done alrealy?

Had a look on honestjohn and there seems to be no major issuse with them but any experiences would be welcome. The one I'm looking at is low mileage and well priced and equipped compared to similar sized cars.

Thanks

L-M

If you have big feel you'll have a big of hassle getting used to the pedals, after that they're fine. Budget absolute max of €500 to get the belt done, and hope to get it done for around €350.

Mac89

I have a 2001 Peugeot 206 .. I got it in 2007 when it had 45,000 miles on the clock. It now has 80,000 miles.

It never gave me any problems at all until 65,000 in 2009. Over the last 2 years I had to get brake pads replaced, shock absorbers replaced, the left indicator kept coming on so had to get that sorted. The fan had to be replaced at 70,000 miles and there was a whole in the exhaust that had to replaced a few months ago. The speedo needle also gave in a while ago.

All in all it drives very well considering its age and mileage. I would recommend them for a first car .. just make sure they are serviced and well looked after. With low mileage you should be ok.

Dont go near a Peugeot dealer for repairs .... you will be completely ripped off!!!!! Shop around .. I got quoted upwards of €900 for fan, speedo and exhaust from dealers but managed to get the whole lot done for €300 in another garage and the job was done perfectly!!

Good luck!!

sean1141

common faults are rad fans, exhausts and back axle bearings which is a major job. we just replaced the axle in ours

TouchingVirus

I would recommend the Peugeot 206 for learners, I still have mine 5 years after I started driving. It's a '00 and has about 110,000 on the clock but I can't tell properly because like another poster, my clocks broke and I got a replacement that has lower mileage (which reads 90k).

I would go into my own car history in detail but it will vary for everybody, mine will probably put you right off. I've never had the back axles replaced but have had a blown head gasket (faulty thermostat meant the fan didn't kick in until 112-115C instead of 90-93C). Exhausts, brakes (discs and pads, drums and shoes, cylinders) have all been replaced but with the high mileage and car age it's to be expected. I had the timing belt done the same time as the head gasket so I can't advise on the price. I've had replaced wings, replaced trim, a sound system install, bigger alloys, a full upholstery clean, new quad headlights and lots of things done to my car, most of them done by myself. I know the ins and outs or everything but the engine at this stage (I'm no mechanic )

For a car you can run around in, get the odd fender bender/scrapes while you're learning it really does it's job. The 1.1 is low on insurance, and horses. That being said she'll just about do the 100mph on a slight downhill with the foot to the floor, not an ounce of power in her after 90, and very little from 70 on. They drink the juice at those speeds so if you want to save some money stick to a slower roads (e.g. 80/100kph), they become pretty efficient at those speeds, I've gotten 520mph out of my tank once but the average on motorway driving is 375-400. Since they're so popular so you'll find lots of them in Ireland/UK scrap yards and spare parts websites so you should never have to fork over too much for repairs

Eoin

My wife has owned a 2002 model for 5 years now, and has had very few problems. I had one for 2 years from new, a 2001, and also had very little go wrong.

I still don't really notice the problem with the peddles though, and that was when I was used to driving an auto with loads of space in the foot well. Make sure you go for an LX model at least, and not the base "L" model. There was very little in the difference though, so I'd say most will be an LX. They tend to be relatively well specced, especially compared to the likes of a Polo from the same era.

I think I prefer the 1.2 Clio my wife owned previously though.

alanmc

During my lengthy driving career, I've had 3 of 'em. 2x1.4's and 1x2.0.

They're a happy little car. The 2.0 was very decent. Had decent space in the footwell as well. Having said that, that may have been because it was a LHD. Sometimes when car makers turn a car designed as a LHD into a RHD car, they cut corners to save money. Pedals are offset. Handbrakes are on the wrong side of the centre console. etc etc.

The 1.4s were grand cars. Perfect for a learner. The pedals did annoy me though. I always had to wear runners driving. I also had a problem when braking and turning into a corner, I'd feel the UJ on the bottom of the steering column rotating against my toe on the brake pedal. I ended up having to train myself to brake with my toes rather than the ball of my foot.

Other than that, a decent car. I wouldn't not recommend it (if you know what I mean!):)

beazee

Had 2002 1.1 and sold it this year. Happy little car. Bought it in 2007 for my lady with 35K odd miles, pushed her with 74K on.

As for servicing:
Nov 2007 (38 000) - RL brakes fixed €160
Sept 2008 (48 000) - SH front tyres €100, NCT requirement
Jan 2009 (51 000) - new battery €60
Mar 2009 (52 000) - timing belt+accesories, oils, filters €180, just wanted it done.
April 2010 (61 000) - new brakes rear+front, oils, filters €235
June 2010 (62 000) - new tires €230
June 2010 (63 000) - broke bumper+rear lamp+mirror replacement (adverts.ie) €80, NCT req
Dec 2010 (68 000) - clutch €380

Was very keen on petrol as for 1.1 engine, at least under my foot.
28 MPG in winter, short distance city driving
up tu 41 MPG in mid-summer, long distance routes
35 MPG in average

beazee

As said - your mileage may vary.
Depends on a driver a racy chap or a pensioner, amount of city driving, is the place flat as Dublin or as hilly as Waterford... not saying the mpg figure was great - it wasn't, it simply was just monitored to have the accurate figure on hand when needed

veetwin

Thanks everybody for the replies. We done the deal this afternoon on a nice lx model with a sunroof and 38k miles for less than 2k. Car was nice and clean (for a 10 year old) all round and should suit a learner nicely. Her annual mileage will be very small so mpg should not be a huge issue. I took it for a drive and while the pedals are small even my size 11s did not have a big problem with them. She is under instructions to do the timing belt at the next service.

Eoin

Best of luck with it, hope it works out well for you.

veetwin

Thanks. I just helped my niece find one under the understanding that if it falls aparts tomorrow don't call me!

jaszc1

I bought a Peugeot 206 lately nice little car, until lately when a annoying squealing noise started from under the bonnet. It's not the brakes or the alternator belt anybody come across the same fault. Oh and only when there's heavy rain the car has to be jump started. Help.

beazee

jaszc1 wrote: »

annoying squealing noise (...) not the brakes or the alternator belt

Must be timing belt roller bearings. Was the timing belt done? Were the rollers changed as well?

when there's heavy rain the car has to be jump started.

Looks like a moisture build-up on HV cables. How old is the battery?

Flashman

I can vouch for dodgy fuel economy - our 2002 1.1 was returning 35 mpg too. Otherwise fine, serviceable car despite small, crowder pedals and loose, imprecise gearbox. Annoying issue with the a faulty switch in the passenger footwell disconnecting the brakelights too - easily fixed though.

jaszc1

Had the timing belt,water pump and bearing changed a 2 weeks ago. The battery is 2 years old. Could it be any thing run by the alternator belt. Noticed the tensioner was put in backwards by the last owners "mechanic". Have it put right now. It's odd first the alternator belt started to squeal you know the usual belt slipping noise sorted that now the other squeal has started completely different sound. Think I bought a lemon.

jaszc1

Beazee, thanks for the reply yesterday. I may have found the culprit. The alternator belt seems to be slipping out of the grooves on the power steering pulley ( about three grooves) and the belt is then running uneven on the tensioner causing it to scream. Any ideas what might cause that to happen.

Bubblegum18

Hi does anyone out there know if a Peugeot 206 1.0 (1 litre only)exists???

L-M

They're all 1.1 or more. Please start a new thread in future