2002 Peugeot 206- opinions appreciated

Posy

I've been looking for a reasonably decent Peugeot 206 for around 2-3k. I'm pretty clueless about cars but I've found one that seems pretty decent and has a new NCT. The new NCT I assume is a good sign but unfortunately I don't know anybody clued up about cars to check it out for me so I thought I'd venture into 'Motors' and see if anyone thinks it seems like a good buy if they don't mind. I only really want it for learning to drive in and then as a little runaround.
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Peugeot/206/1.1LX--N/201017197774500/advert?channel=CARS

Thank you to anyone with any thoughts.

GERMAN ROCKS

a good little car in general. it has one one owner which is a big plus.

Eoin

Hi Posy, you'll probably find a load of people coming out with the "French cars are shoite" routine, but I think they're a good car.

I had one for 2 years and my wife has had hers for 3.5 years and counting. We've had very few problems between us. The car came out 11 years ago or so, and I think it still looks pretty good. It also has a good few more features than other cars in its niche - particularly the German ones.

Main drawback is that the 1.1 engine is quite underpowered. Grand for city driving, but gutless on the motorway. That might not be a big factor for you though?

That particular one is an LX, so it's not the base spec. It seems to be pretty clean and has a full NCT. That's not a guarantee in its own right by any means, but still a hassle you don't have to deal with for 2 years.

Henry Ford III

They are a poor enough car. Look wider.

Posy

Thanks for the input guys.

bazz26

The one thing I found uncomfortable with this car is the position of the pedals, they are too close to each other. I don't have big feet but found that the clutch and brake pedals were almost on top of each other.

Something to take into consideration.

Eoin

bazz26 wrote: »

The one thing I found uncomfortable with this car is the position of the pedals, they are too close to each other. I don't have big feet but found that the clutch and brake pedals were almost on top of each other.

Something to take into consideration.

Actually, I've heard a lot of people say that as well. I've size 11 shoes and it never bothered me, though when I had the car I hadn't all that much experience in other cars. The 106 was way worse though.

JHMEG

I sat into one when they first came out and that's exactly what I noticed, ie the pedals are close together, as if intended for women or men with narrow (and possibly long) feet.

Ardennes1944

im sorry but please buy jap or german. its worth it

Ardennes1944

what about something lyk this....

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1209788

Eoin

stevefinn wrote: »

im sorry but please buy jap or german. its worth it

What German cars would you suggest? A Polo of that era will not be any better; the odds are that it will have a far worse spec.

colm_mcm

same thing with the pedals, I nearly bought a new one in 2000 but couldnt live with the offset pedals and how close together they are.

The Colt is 80's basic, the ex had one and while it was reliable (issues with central locking though) it had no electric windows or mirrors, a tape deck and acres of horrid shiney grey plastic. Driving position was very low too.


I'd look at Yaris's if I were you.
4 star safety
Timing chain
Good driving position
Easy resale
Very reliable
Easy to manouver
All bar the ultra rare "E" model have power steering, electric windows, central locking and dual airbags.

Ardennes1944

skoda fabia http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1310347 a vag car

Ardennes1944

Colt is 80's basic, the ex had one and while it was reliable (issues with central locking though) it had no electric windows or mirrors, a tape deck and acres of horrid shiney grey plastic. Driving position was very low too.

the attivo models have elec windows and mirrors and a nicer wood finish

colm_mcm

The special edition ones with the cream coloured seats we got in Ireland had windey windows too

Was the attivo a UK model?
see an 03 one in the UK, spec reads:
Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels
Central Locking
Electric Windows
Leather Wrapped Gearshift Knob
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Roof Spoiler
SRS Airbags for Driver and Passenger
Special Blue Interior- Blue Dials, Blue Clock, Blue Stitching in steering Wheel, Blue seats

Dunno how many of these you'd find in Ireland

Ardennes1944

i was looking at buying a colt a few months ago and there are a few around alright. though people dont generally say attivo cos they dont know it is one!

Bookkeeper09

Drove one of these for 5 years. Never had any trouble. Only thing I had to do with it besides regular servicing was change a light bulb!!

bazmaiden

Just bought a '04 206 1.1 popart two weeks ago and am very happy with it so far but I do agree with the fact that the pedals are pretty close but you can get used to it.


Comfortable and hopefully reliable car