Alex_la_bas Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I am about to purchase a second hand 206 RC year 2004 in Dubai. What are the points I should be checking carefully? Any particular weak item I should worry about? Thanks in advance for the advice... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samf Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Weak point in this car is alternator, as i changed twice in 5 year of ownership. Rest all check regularly like engine and gear condition must. If car was abused then gear shift will make jerks atleast from 1st to 2nd. Minor jerk in 1st to 2nd is accepatable but if its jolting then drop that car. Overall its a good car and low maint car if you drive easy and don't abuse much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giney Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 dose the car have full service history? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_la_bas Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Sam, thank you so much for your advice, appreciated. I will check the alternator definitely. I tested the car (I love manuals) I felt the first gear, to start the car from 0 km, required the revs to be quite high to be able to take off. but when the car is going, all the other gears are fine. I heared a noise in the engine, the owner is telling me it is the water pump... I rquested him to change it for me in order to check if the noise is gone after this replacement. I was wondering how long will the original cathalitic exhaust will last on this model, any idea? Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_la_bas Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Giney, yes the FSH was here, the car has been well looked after. ONly the seats are dirty, the leather and Alcantara really look old and faded Mechanically It seems to be OK, it has not been abused too much - I think - Loads of small dents all around the bodywork but what to do, this is Dubai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrright Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 u should see the cars in india then you will actually know what dents are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujuk Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 mrright wrote: > u should see the cars in india then you will actually know what dents are. hahahahh the cars get so shapeless and there is no point getting them fixed as they will be the same in a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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