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Pothole
Original Poster
18,003 posts
151 months
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Seen what looks like a nice example of one of these near me. Anything I need to specifically check has been done at 91000 miles?
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C.A.R.
1,272 posts
57 months
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Cambelt should have been done about 3 times now - owners club recommends one every 30k. If not done, it's a risk that could kiss goodbye to the engine.
Oh the air-con definitely won't work, and no, it doesn't 'just need a re-gas'!
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Pothole
Original Poster
18,003 posts
151 months
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Not spoken to the chaop yet, but the A4 sheet in the window says the aircon is very good...gonna call today and try and see it this evening.
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m8rky
1,527 posts
28 months
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Rear axle,check for any play and view wheels from back to check they are not cambered caused by failing bushes.Having said that a replacement axle is only £350 so don't let it put you off what is a very enjoyable car.I personnaly own a Xsara VTS which is basically the same car underneath and for a blend of power,economy comfort and fun anything with xu10 engine and 306/Xsara chassis is bargain basement fun.
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Pothole
Original Poster
18,003 posts
151 months
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Are they reasonably economical then? Tbh, anything over 30mpg would be a breath of fresh air after my old Volvo.
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m8rky
1,527 posts
28 months
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Driving like a granny I get over 33mpg just running around,about 37mpg at constant 70 on the motorway and lowest I have ever had was about 28mpg.This was in the Xsara but same meat different gravy,it also has a 5spd box but overalll gearing is the same.
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Pothole
Original Poster
18,003 posts
151 months
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I'll not be using it for commuting. Bar the odd supermarket 2 miles each way it'll be 20 miles minimum on A roads.
Went to see it last night. Lovely interior, very few squeaks and rattles, engine sounds sweet. FULL service history, mostly main dealer. 3 previous owners, goes like stink and makes a lovely noise. Oh, and the aircon does work.
Downsides are a few parking dings and stone chips and the odd bubble that I can easily get after.
I'm giving him a deposit tonight!
Thanks all for the advice.
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m8rky
1,527 posts
28 months
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Look forward to the pics,just double check the cambelts history.
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C.A.R.
1,272 posts
57 months
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Have to plug 306oc.co.uk as a good forum with lots of knowledgeable members and no subscription fee.
Again look forward to seeing some pictures of it...And amazed that the aircon works!
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Pothole
Original Poster
18,003 posts
151 months
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C.A.R. said: Have to plug 306oc.co.uk as a good forum with lots of knowledgeable members and no subscription fee.
Again look forward to seeing some pictures of it...And amazed that the aircon works! I was amazed, the seller is very proud!
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Pothole
Original Poster
18,003 posts
151 months
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Just been to pay a deposit, she's mine on Saturday!
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jord294
165 posts
43 months
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the gti6 is the best and last of decent peugeot hot hatches, bar the 205gti i own a 306 rallye, and have spent wisely on essential upgrades. it's no slouch, and i have upset a few modern hot hatch owners 
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Matthew_Eames
1,000 posts
73 months
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Currently on the lookout for one myself, after owning 1.9 and 2.0 Dturbo's whilst a student I've got an itch for a standard late phase 3 car in either China Blue or Diablo Red... not proving that easy to find.
Enjoy, and post pictures of course!
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Pothole
Original Poster
18,003 posts
151 months
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Not sure if mine is China or Nile Blue...guess I'll find out when I get hold of it TOMORROW!!!
Pics to follow on the Reader's Cars thread.
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C.A.R.
1,272 posts
57 months
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Well what reg is it?
If it has frosted headlights and the rub-strips down the sides are more square-edged then it's likely a phase 2 and will be Nile Blue. These stopped in 1998 I believe, so anything V-plate onwards should be China Blue (but stranger things have happened...)
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Pothole
Original Poster
18,003 posts
151 months
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C.A.R. said: Well what reg is it?
If it has frosted headlights and the rub-strips down the sides are more square-edged then it's likely a phase 2 and will be Nile Blue. These stopped in 1998 I believe, so anything V-plate onwards should be China Blue (but stranger things have happened...) it's a Phase 3. 2000 V
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C.A.R.
1,272 posts
57 months
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China Blue then! Don't do what I did to mine though! 
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Pothole
Original Poster
18,003 posts
151 months
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oops. And look at the chaos you caused. I always try not to crash them. The Volvo the other week was the first one I've done for about 15 years or so.
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Pothole
Original Poster
18,003 posts
151 months
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FFS!!! Car stolen from outside vendor's house last night. Police recovered, vendor is collecting it now....
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paulshears
597 posts
66 months
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Pothole said: FFS!!! Car stolen from outside vendor's house last night. Police recovered, vendor is collecting it now.... Even cheaper now then 
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