Cars for remembrance: Peugeot 206 GTi (1998-2005)

Car Remembrance this week is the Peugeot 206 GTi, a fun little sport with the signing of the lion tried to offer a worthy successor to the iconic 205 GTi.

He Peugeot 206 GTI it was of the last small sports with a engine about 130 hp. There other models with similar power and size, but not with a sporty look approach. Shortly after the release of 206 GTI They began arriving more powerful models of this type, such as Renault Clio Sport, he Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.8T GTi and 180 versions of the same Peugeot 206 RC. sports versions between 100 and 130 hp car is finished with this size on the market since the launch of the first generation Volkswagen Golf GTI and those who were also the Renault 5 GT Turbo or the Peugeot 205 GTi.

In fact, the Peugeot 206 GTi was not equivalent to the 205 GTi. He 206 was a car more "sensible", with a good performance engine and, above all, a more appropriate reactions to normal or normally good driver. With the 206 you could go with relative tranquility under conditions in which the 205 It was too nervous.

He Peugeot 206 GTi is a highly recommended for anyone who wants to buy a small car and nerve, that can be used every day because neither has a very hard and spends a lot of suspension. As usually happens with this type of car is not easy to find a well treated and few kilometers drive, but there are. Further, It is a reliable car with no major mechanical problems. On the one hand, the first series is preferred by touching the engine, less constrained by emission control and especially. because it has the multiplexed electrical installation PSA did not come out well at first.

– Quotes and valuation Peugeot 206 GTi (105 hp): 1500-5000 euros

Peugeot 206 GTi: engine

He Peugeot 206 GTi It premiered EW engine type PSA, XU advantageously replaced. Having only the aluminum block was already a notable advance because new engine weighed 140 kg, 27 unless the XU10 (The only one of that series cast-iron block). Furthermore, compared to XU10, the EW10 J4 206 GTI gained in performance and elasticity. There were two variants of EW10 J4: between 1998 and 2002 had the reference RFR (seen in the number of frame) and then RFN. The latter had more power kW (100 instead of 99) but that was not the main difference. Changes in RFN were aimed mainly produce lower emissions. He had a second lambda probe behind the catalyst to control the conversion process exhaust work properly and the accelerator was mail, instead of cable, to allow a nonlinear response to the pedal. Among those skilled in this model, the first RFR engine is most appreciated.

Its weakest are the coils (One per cylinder) which tend to fail over time. They are four in the same block and, as in other cases, if it fails a need to change them all. Note that fault in an irregular and small tugs acceleration. Some people have complained that the silent oxide in the exhaust. It depends on what conditions the car has been and if indeed occurs, it is easy to check (always recommend the car up on a lift before buying it).

Peugeot 206 GTi: chassis and transmission

The most vulnerable elements transmission, he clutch and the constant velocity joints, usually no more trouble than usual. The gearbox either, except to be used at very short developments: reaches the maximum speed at 6,400 rpm above the maximum speed (6000 rpm), in the tachometer red zone and only 100 rpm cut switched on. If you change quickly, especially from 1st to 2nd, surely scuff, but that was wrong with the new car is not a problem of wear. Some people have complained that, when going through a deep puddle, water has entered the gearbox. It is not normal but better to go slowly in case.

One of the more frequent breakdowns in the frame is the steering assistance. Together with the rack, driving the liquid passes one of a rigid tube and in the connection between the two, normally losses. The good news is that no need to change the entire installation, can be repaired. Furthermore, problems that may arise are those of any other car due to use and wear, as caps triangles front suspension. The brakes respond well and do not wear out prematurely. Given the wheel alignment, without much fall or convergence wear should be uniform throughout the band. From 2002 he could have ESP stability, very classic but is not convenient if in any car.

Peugeot 206 GTi: body and interior

Is a modern and well protected against rust car, it is rare that you have saved by a blow or a badly repaired line. Instead, plastic interiors They are not particularly resistant to wear nor paint coating on some elements. Two relatively common problems: one is that the seams on the side of the seat, the height of the side airbag, give of themselves and can reach break even though it is not touched. The other is the strip on the threshold of the door, which takes off. The spare wheel is outside in the trunk, and should check their status.

Peugeot 206 GTi: electricity

He system from multiplexed, the same cable for different functions, can cause multiple elements do not work or work erratically, like the central locking, the two screens on the console (the ventilation and radio) or air conditioning, etc. . Should check all electric drives, look at the indicators they work, where all the witnesses and all the lights go out. There whom has thought that the wipers are set to function alone. The first series (until 2002) has this electrical installation.

Peugeot 206 GTi: Why review

– Power steering pipes. At this point, where the rigid and flexible pipe are joined, there are usually losses. Repair is not difficult and requires new parts.

– Ignition coils. If the car is jerky or not accelerate uniformly, you may fail any of the coils, one per cylinder. You must change the four and may spark plugs.

– Battery switch. A detail of very good series that should have all cars. For use when the car is stationary long time. Must see if you adjust well to the terminal.

– Seams seat. Even though the side of the seat is not touched, the seams give themselves up to the side airbag and reach break.