Rich
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2006 206SW - Le BlobRich
@foxmcintyre
Club Retro Rides Member 160
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Jul 25, 2022 22:05:08 GMT
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I went all boring and bought a modern* car. I had decided that I wanted something newer and slightly bigger than the Mazda 121, but it had be comfortable enough to be worth driving, moderately frugal but intrinsically as mechanically sophisticated as a plimsol. So I bought a 1.4 SOHC 206SW Verve. *Subjective as 2006 was a long time ago now. I specifically wanted as late a model as I could, and ideally a Verve and it had to be a TU. The Verve is probably the 'nicest' 1.4 trim level, getting sporty (ish) seats, air conditioning, 6 speaker stereo, Sport front bumper with fog lamps and privacy glass. Oh, and the aluminium 'Racing' fuel cap. That was a big deal. It's also ULEZ compliant (for now I'm sure) First thing to do was throw a big service at it. Seller assured me he had changed the oil but to what I do not know and these take 5-40 Fully synth apparently, but the bigger issue was the cambelt. Just in time methinks.   One full service/Cam belt and water pump(for obvious reasons)/Crank sensor (because)/Temperature sensor (again because)/Ignition coil (was the wrong one fitted)/Thermostat (because)/radiator hoses (gone soft) and it was ready to drive. Or was it. Those 14" wheels are gopping.  Bargain of the century. Had done a deal with KFW on some wheels, but then these (the same as what our Kev had) came up round the corner WITH good tyres for £80. EIGHTY pounds. No brainer. Swift appologies to Kev and we were on our way to coolsville. Again, Sorry kevfromwales    Next big thing will be some small lows as it rides too high up front but that will be dealt with in time. I did some Frenchification. Hello Yellow headlamps/sidelamps/foglamps.  And last but not least, freebie ridiculous roof box so I can go on holiday with the dog/toddler/pushchair/travel cot etc. Its a genuine Renault one. Don't tell it. It'll get upset.  |
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Last Edit: Jun 5, 2024 20:04:45 GMT by Rich
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Jul 26, 2022 12:33:29 GMT
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I always liked these, I wanted to swap in a 206GTI drive line into one.
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Rich
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 6,335
Club RR Member Number: 160
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2006 206SW - Le BlobRich
@foxmcintyre
Club Retro Rides Member 160
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Jul 26, 2022 13:34:33 GMT
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I always liked these, I wanted to swap in a 206GTI drive line into one. Would be a right hoot with 206gti 180 drivetrain for sure. Make a true Sport Wagon of its namesake.  |
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Jul 27, 2022 15:04:40 GMT
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That shape, that colour, those wheels……
A resounding YES from me.
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Jul 27, 2022 18:11:37 GMT
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We had a very basic 1.1 XL for about 6 years and very useful it was too - many a tip run loaded up to the roof and achieved significant 'lows' collecting all the tiles for our bathroom. Only sold it because we needed air con and Isofix!
They have a brake bias valve on the passenger side which can seize up so keep it squirted with WD40 👍
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Rich
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 6,335
Club RR Member Number: 160
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2006 206SW - Le BlobRich
@foxmcintyre
Club Retro Rides Member 160
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Jul 27, 2022 18:50:51 GMT
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We had a very basic 1.1 XL for about 6 years and very useful it was too - many a tip run loaded up to the roof and achieved significant 'lows' collecting all the tiles for our bathroom. Only sold it because we needed air con and Isofix! They have a brake bias valve on the passenger side which can seize up so keep it squirted with WD40 👍 I don’t think mine does, ABS models wouldn’t need it. In theory. I wouldn’t be hugely surprised to find PSA continued to fit them anyway 😂 |
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Jul 27, 2022 19:48:36 GMT
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Our definitely didn't have ABS! It had 'keep fit' windy windows, manually adjustable wing mirrors etc.
The higher spec versions like yours with the bigger wheels look much more like the concept car sketch. Will keep tuned in to see how you get on 👍
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Rich
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 6,335
Club RR Member Number: 160
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2006 206SW - Le BlobRich
@foxmcintyre
Club Retro Rides Member 160
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Jul 27, 2022 22:06:22 GMT
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Our definitely didn't have ABS! It had 'keep fit' windy windows, manually adjustable wing mirrors etc. The higher spec versions like yours with the bigger wheels look much more like the concept car sketch. Will keep tuned in to see how you get on 👍 It was an initial happy accident but they do look so right.  |
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Jul 28, 2022 11:24:46 GMT
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Watching with interest as I do like a French estate and will need to consider a replacement for my old Fiat sooner or later.
What's it like size wise with the back seats folded down, as being a drummer it's the first question in car buying for me!
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Rich
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 6,335
Club RR Member Number: 160
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2006 206SW - Le BlobRich
@foxmcintyre
Club Retro Rides Member 160
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Jul 28, 2022 15:01:09 GMT
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Watching with interest as I do like a French estate and will need to consider a replacement for my old Fiat sooner or later. What's it like size wise with the back seats folded down, as being a drummer it's the first question in car buying for me! Moderately roomy, you can also unclip and remove the seat squabs once folded up iirc for an extra few inches of space. |
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qwerty
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2006 206SW - Le Blobqwerty
@qwerty
Club Retro Rides Member 52
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Jul 28, 2022 19:34:35 GMT
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An excellent example of the estate being the best looking bodystyle in the range
Tom
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adam73bgt
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2006 206SW - Le Blobadam73bgt
@adam73bgt
Club Retro Rides Member 58
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I quite like these, there is something cool about a small estate, kinda similar to how the Honda civic aerodecks can look
Watching with interest for lows 😁
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Nice shape these, pretty sure they did a 206sw gti, would not mind one of them.
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Bicycle x1
Alfa Giulietta (now wife's)
Alfa 156
BMW 630i
Honda rc36
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Aug 12, 2022 14:41:37 GMT
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Watching with interest as I do like a French estate and will need to consider a replacement for my old Fiat sooner or later. What's it like size wise with the back seats folded down, as being a drummer it's the first question in car buying for me! Don't get a 207SW, it'll make you hate French cars forever. It's like they took everything that was right about the 206 and tipped it all in the bin. There is literally nothing to like about the 207 except for its remarkably specific ODBII codes. It doesn't go wrong much, but when it does it tells you exactly what's wrong. |
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Rich
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 6,335
Club RR Member Number: 160
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2006 206SW - Le BlobRich
@foxmcintyre
Club Retro Rides Member 160
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Aug 12, 2022 19:51:18 GMT
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Watching with interest as I do like a French estate and will need to consider a replacement for my old Fiat sooner or later. What's it like size wise with the back seats folded down, as being a drummer it's the first question in car buying for me! Don't get a 207SW, it'll make you hate French cars forever. It's like they took everything that was right about the 206 and tipped it all in the bin. There is literally nothing to like about the 207 except for its remarkably specific ODBII codes. It doesn't go wrong much, but when it does it tells you exactly what's wrong. Style wise I don’t dislike the 207SW and I would have considered one but I would absolutely not have one with that god-awful PSA-BMW Prince engine and that’s what all the petrols seem to have. A 1.4 16V TU would have been ideal, but that didn’t seem to be a thing. So late 206SW, and to be fair, still a sharp looking little wagon in my eyes at least. Did East Anglia in it a week ago from Bristol and it didn’t miss a beat, while returning 37mpg despite roof box, air con and less-than-frugal driving. It’s not hugely exciting but I do like it. |
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Aug 12, 2022 20:08:48 GMT
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This looks really tidy! Did the 121 you had sell in the end? That was one of my favourite cars on here and I tried so hard to talk one of my mates into buying it but he didn't comply 🤣.
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Rich
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 6,335
Club RR Member Number: 160
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2006 206SW - Le BlobRich
@foxmcintyre
Club Retro Rides Member 160
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Aug 12, 2022 20:22:07 GMT
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This looks really tidy! Did the 121 you had sell in the end? That was one of my favourite cars on here and I tried so hard to talk one of my mates into buying it but he didn't comply 🤣. Oddly as per my 'to make selling cars easy, paint them with graffiti paint' strange rule it sold within a few hours of me listing it to a very local chap who had seen it around and had promised himself if he ever saw it for sale he'd buy it. Which he did. So yea. If you want an easy sale, graffiti paint. Seems to be a winner. |
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Aug 12, 2022 20:30:46 GMT
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Haha I'll bear that in mind for the future! Not surprised it sold quick though, was such a cool little thing!
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Oct 24, 2022 19:07:54 GMT
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Did you do the cambelt yourself ? Is it easy enough ?
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Bicycle x1
Alfa Giulietta (now wife's)
Alfa 156
BMW 630i
Honda rc36
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Rich
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 6,335
Club RR Member Number: 160
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2006 206SW - Le BlobRich
@foxmcintyre
Club Retro Rides Member 160
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Oct 24, 2022 19:10:50 GMT
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Did you do the cambelt yourself ? Is it easy enough ? Rather easy yea, although it aught not pose an issue for me as a tech. Just requires a drill bit or bolt to lock the cam pulley and an allen key to lock the crank if you are unsure and don't want to just paint mark it. Worst part is if you don't have the tensioner with the tension gauge needle, you have to just guess as you were meant to tension the belt with a SEEMS gauge which no-one outside of a PSA workshop circa 2004 has. If you want to PM me details of the car you want to tackle, I'll get the Autodata guide and send it to you. |
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Last Edit: Oct 24, 2022 19:12:49 GMT by Rich
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