A bit of advice

Sarah · Post by **Sarah** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 11:41 am

I am lookin to buy a 206cc within the next month, can anyone advice me on common probems to be looking out for.

Thanks

Post by **Lyndon** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 12:44 pm

welcome (almost) to the world of the CC

best bet is to search the problem forums as the common problems have been discussed a few times over the years.

cheers

Lyndon

Sarah · Post by **Sarah** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 2:15 pm

I went look at one the other week and noticed that the leather on the steering wheel was worn even though it supposingly had done 12k miles and was an 03 plate which seemed slightly odd to me.

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 2:31 pm

mine has just passed the 12k mark, although it is an 04 reg... and there is no wear of the steering wheel.

common faults are squeaky brakes, squeaking clutch pedal, roof leakage (happens with most convertibles anyway) and hesitancy in the 1.6litre model...

an important check is to make sure the roof works

also look at the alignment of the doors as some are badly fitted.

have fun with a great car though!

Sarah · Post by **Sarah** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 2:51 pm

Im sure i will have fun with it , just hope i like it as much as do me 106 quiksilver , just got find a black one i like now.

rmh · Post by **rmh** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 1:51 pm

I had a new steering wheel fitted under warranty ...looked like Sh*t after about 10000 miles, the new one seems to be holding up much better even though its up to 37000 now....

traceys · Post by **traceys** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 2:05 pm

What do you people do with your steering wheels ?

Have just hit the 10000 in my 53 reg and mine looks as good as new. Good luck Sarah - come the summer you will be so glad you have a 206cc

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 5:45 pm

mines looked a bit worn in the places you normally hold it altho car had 45k miles when sold.

altho it looked worn i didn't see any problem with it

Post by **Lyndon** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 6:56 pm

i had a steering wheel lock on mine,rubbed the leather off on one side of the steering wheel after 3 1/2 years