Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 2000 1.4 buying advice needed

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Fri 14 Nov 2008 15:50
2000 1.4 buying advice needed - clara211
Hi

I am going to view a Peugeot 206 1.4 2000 V reg tomorrow. Mot till July 09 and Tax till June 09. It's got 91,000 miles on the clock and is priced at £1100. Do you think this is a fair price? I just wanted some advice on things I should look out for / typical things that can go wrong on a 206. Also do you think this is high mileage?

Any comments gratefully received.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 14/11/2008 at 18:43

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Fri 14 Nov 2008 18:47
2000 1.4 buying advice needed - Dynamic Dave
Moved across to discussion (a vehicle-related feedback question) and given a free bump back up the listings. DD
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Fri 14 Nov 2008 19:12
2000 1.4 buying advice needed - Armitage Shanks {p}
Mileage looks right for an 8 year old car. How much are they selling for, in your area, on Autotrader and the local paper adverts?
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Fri 14 Nov 2008 19:24
2000 1.4 buying advice needed - gmac
Can't say anything specifically about the 1.4 engine as I owned a 1.6 but usual checks should apply.
Check the condition of all the fluids and check any available paperwork which tells you when things like the engine oil and filter were last changed. Ask if the cambelt has been changed. If it was done by Peugeot there will be a sticker on the belt casing or panel at the front of the engine above the radiator saying when it needs changing again.

Check under the car at the rear for rust in the floor above where the rear wheel is stored and check the condition of the spare wheel and hanger while you are under there.

The bodywork can be described as fragile and easily dented in supermarket car parks by other people opening their doors onto it.

Check all the electrics work inside the car. I wouldn't expect too many problems but better someone else pays for repair, if required, than you.

Check out the "Car-by-car" section at the top of this page.

My car was great for the almost three years I had it. Took it from 27k to 72k miles, the only extra expense over and above standard servicing was front brake discs and pads at 60k miles, front tyres at roughly the same and exhaust.

Edited by gmac on 14/11/2008 at 19:28

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