Peugeot 206 reliable?
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Hello
I've recently been looking to get a car of my own after having enough of sharing with my mum. I have a budget of around 2k for a car and it seem syou can get a decent 206 for that price. My question is, are they good cars? reliable?. I've heard they break down often and was wondering if any previous owners on here can share their experiences with the 206.
Thanks!
I've recently been looking to get a car of my own after having enough of sharing with my mum. I have a budget of around 2k for a car and it seem syou can get a decent 206 for that price. My question is, are they good cars? reliable?. I've heard they break down often and was wondering if any previous owners on here can share their experiences with the 206.
Thanks!
No, 206s are terrible cars IMHO. I had the displeasure of driving one and it was one of the slowest, wobbliest, most detached and unbalanced pieces of unpleasantness I have had the misfortune to drive. From the number I've seen broken down and the various accounts I've read online they are rather unreliable too.
The 306 on the other hand is a very nice car and the 106 is good for what it is but sadly they were the last good cars that Peugeot made.
The 306 on the other hand is a very nice car and the 106 is good for what it is but sadly they were the last good cars that Peugeot made.
Third time lucky Volkan!
ETA: I agree with the contributions before, neither the 206 nor the Corsa are particularly good although plenty of people have owned them and found them fine... As always, at this end of the market buy on condition and history. A well kept 206 can be more reliable than a neglected polo etc.
For you I'd suggest a rust free Fiesta if you can find one, a Lupo / Arosa, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris etc.
ETA: I agree with the contributions before, neither the 206 nor the Corsa are particularly good although plenty of people have owned them and found them fine... As always, at this end of the market buy on condition and history. A well kept 206 can be more reliable than a neglected polo etc.
For you I'd suggest a rust free Fiesta if you can find one, a Lupo / Arosa, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris etc.
Edited by HustleRussell on Tuesday 30th July 19:39
I've got a 206 of the 2.0 HDI variety. It's never going to set the world alight with its whopping 90bhp but during the 6/7 years and 60k miles in my ownership she's never let me down...
They can have an appetite for headlight bulbs for some unknown reason (I'm talking one or two per year, not one a week) but other than routine maintenance and age related repairs (lower control arm bushes and a couple of exhausts) its been fine.
There's no signs of any rust and I don't doubt the engine will happily trundle along for another 100k with routine servicing.
They can have an appetite for headlight bulbs for some unknown reason (I'm talking one or two per year, not one a week) but other than routine maintenance and age related repairs (lower control arm bushes and a couple of exhausts) its been fine.
There's no signs of any rust and I don't doubt the engine will happily trundle along for another 100k with routine servicing.
Nothing to do with me but I would have thought something like this would be better plus you still have a grand over for drugs hookers and booze.
http://autos
te.com/topic/14400-52-plate-fiesta-l...
The Peugeot 206 invented the combination of the words French electrical faults and unreliable.
The link won't work because it has the word s hite in so if you want to look type the link in.
http://autos
te.com/topic/14400-52-plate-fiesta-l...The Peugeot 206 invented the combination of the words French electrical faults and unreliable.
The link won't work because it has the word s hite in so if you want to look type the link in.
Edited by Vince70 on Tuesday 30th July 20:27
I've been driving a 206 Glx 1.6 for just over a year and in the 50,000 miles I've done I've had no reliability issues aside from general wear and tear you'd expect from that kind of mileage.
You can get a lot more for £2k though, but for 800/900 quid it's not bad. Surprisingly quick for the size of the car as well, but anything smaller is torturous to drive, and the diesel is like pushing an elephant up the stairs.
I'd not buy a 206 by choice as I'm not really keen on the styling most of the time but this car has certainly done me well.
You can get a lot more for £2k though, but for 800/900 quid it's not bad. Surprisingly quick for the size of the car as well, but anything smaller is torturous to drive, and the diesel is like pushing an elephant up the stairs.
I'd not buy a 206 by choice as I'm not really keen on the styling most of the time but this car has certainly done me well.
Bought my daughter a 206 - mostly because my wife insisted on 5drs and AC and I wanted something with a reasonable NCAP rating. It's adequate and only issue in the year was a dodgy injector (£15 off Ebay)
However having driven one of her mates Clios I'd recommend one of them - a cracking drive.
However having driven one of her mates Clios I'd recommend one of them - a cracking drive.
V8RX7 said:
Bought my daughter a 206 - mostly because my wife insisted on 5drs and AC and I wanted something with a reasonable NCAP rating. It's adequate and only issue in the year was a dodgy injector (£15 off Ebay)
However having driven one of her mates Clios I'd recommend one of them - a cracking drive.
The 1.5 Dci version is about a cheap and economical car as you can get in the entry car bracket, but the slightly older 1.9 turbos are fast enough but still cheap. Lots of issues with steering mind.However having driven one of her mates Clios I'd recommend one of them - a cracking drive.
i worked in a peugeot dealer for 4 years and they are terrible over priced rubbish ! i have my own work shop now and peugeot citroen renault fiat alfa ! keep me very busy !
HustleRussell said:
Don't be fooled by all the exclaimation marks, this statement is actually rubbish in my experience.
I've had a few 206's. Most people complain about the pedals and if you're wearing boots, I would agree, aside from this for me they seem a pretty decent drive. The 2.0 hdi is nice and torquey, and goes well, with no undue problems and is pretty fuel efficient. The engine is a bit heavy for enthusiastic cornering, especially in the wet, and maintenance is difficult, and hence best avoided. 
In all cases, I think back axle and electrical gremlins are the worst enemies. Also don't expect the air con to work, even after a regas. It will require pretty much complete replacement because it's made from chocolate for 50 pence.
My choice of engine would be the 1.4 petrol.
The thing I like about the 206 over most of it's rivals is it's ability to feel like a big car on the motorway. IMO it does this well, and combined with a decent crash rating and low prices, would seem to be a good choice as a run about.
In all cases, I think back axle and electrical gremlins are the worst enemies. Also don't expect the air con to work, even after a regas. It will require pretty much complete replacement because it's made from chocolate for 50 pence.
My choice of engine would be the 1.4 petrol.
The thing I like about the 206 over most of it's rivals is it's ability to feel like a big car on the motorway. IMO it does this well, and combined with a decent crash rating and low prices, would seem to be a good choice as a run about.
My girlfriend has had a 206 since 2007 (2005 reg) and its been nothing but reliable, literally all it has needed is tyres and petrol, the way its going it will be good for another 6 years at least! (she's swopping for an alfa romeo Giulietta anytime soon, hopefully that will prove alfa reliability wrong too)
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