Anyone own a peugeot 206cc or 206? are they good or bad?

Question

im after buying a new car and the 206cc is in my short list however i have heard that peugeot are not good and there engines always break down. please any one help

Answer 1

Being in the industry I have to recommend that models coming to the end of their life (like the 206) are a good buy. Cars are continually improved throughout their model run. All right hand drive and some left hand drive 206's are produced in the UK (all cc's are french), the quality standards are very high (better than the French built cars). The best engine is the 1.6 HDI diesel, its a new engine producing 110 horse power and does 60mpg (I have a new one). You should get a good deal now the 207 is coming out.

Answer 2

You say you are in the market for a new car? Well I am unsure if you are aware that Peugeot are replacing the 206 with the 207 (It looks almost similar!) so the regular hatchbacks are going to be sold new and very cheap. Great bargin, but bad news for CC buyers, as the replacement CC is not due for at least another year, the exsisting 206 CC will still be expensive until the next model arrives. So if you can hold out for a year at least, then do so.

You mention nothing of what you need the car for. Fun? Commuting? Posing? If you need the back seats, then I suggest a 307 CC, similar styling, more spacious and can seat 4 Adults in reasonable comfort. A 206 struggles with 2 Adults and a chiuawua dog. If you live in Europe than you will have no problems with Garages. If you live outside of Europe you are running a serious risk where if anything does go wrong, you could have your pants pulled down over repair costs and time it will take. Up to you.

With regards to relaibility... Peugeot are amazing, start every time, and are easy to work on. But, (and it's a big BUT) you need to look after them, Change the oil every 8,000-10,000 miles, full service every 10,000-12,000 miles and the roof is proving an issue, it has a small motor to lift the roof and it burn's out through over usage. Be Careful. I am not aware of leaky roofs as such but if the roof breaks down mid way up and it rains, Problems occour. Enginewise 1.6 CC is cheap, powerful enough around town, and reasonably economical. 2.0 CC is great for motorways, plenty of power, And not any thirstier than a Ford Mondeo 1.8 16v. The 2.0 HDi is great, its got plenty of low rev torque, and good economy. It's a bit thrashy at 70mph, but you'll never hear it with the roof down anyway.

Good Luck with your purchase regardless of the car.

Answer 3

I have a 206 (model 2002) type-II and drive it for more than a year. It's a good automobile and I'm satisfied with it. I've ridden over country with it without any serious problem, nor its engine broke up! However, it has a very bad blind spot. Its front columns block full-view of driver and even disappear a big object when it is near to car. Also I'm worried if your country support its maintenance, in USA for example it is uncommon.
If you are going to buy something like that, you'd better to buy 307 HDi (diesel) or better, a GTi Golf or Eos (from Volkswagen) with 20%~30% additional cost. If your budget is limited to 206, try its type-VI (automatic gear-box) with 1400cc displacement.

Answer 4

if you are used to driving japanese vehicles, you will discover that peugeot engines too "corse" to your liking. the automatic transmission is lagging and does not perform as published. older 206cc from manufacture year 2001 always have the folding roof problems and the local agent(singapore) charges exhorbitant for their services, although newer cars are said to have solved this technical problem. the rear seats are cramped and not enuff for an adult to sit comfortably. exterior looks are begining to appear ageing now, so it would turn as much heads as it would 2 years back. in short, its not worth the dollars on such an underperforming car. the toyota mr-s is a much better choice!

Answer 5

Ive been driving a 206 1.4 hdi diesel for three years now, it let me down once in that time with a cooling problem,it was fixed under warranty.The car has given me between 500 and 550 miles per full tank,this has never altered. I hope this has been of some help.

Answer 6

I worked in a Peugeot garage for many years. They are regarded as being generally very reliable cars.

Answer 7

the peugeot 206 is in the auto express top 100 worst-to-best and it ranks 98 that's very BAD

Answer 8

Peugeot engines are great, my dad had a 605, best car i've ever used.

Answer 9

are you looking for more performance or back to stock? for additional performance, cold air intake ( top end 1 to 2 horsepower ) exhaust ( combo with the cold air intake 7 give or take horsepower ) pulleys ( claim 10 horsepower all through rpms ) weight reduction ( every 10 pounds you lose you gain 1 imaginary horsepower, take 100 off, gain 10, and a tenth off your 1/4 ) stock, i would change, injectors,fuel filter, fuel regulator.

Answer 10

only 106 & 306 sorry