Peugeot 206 GTi 180 / 206 RC - Buying, Light Restoration, History and Review

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3 жыл бұрын

We bought this well maintained Peugeot 206 GTi 180 which had some very odd features and a few issues. Watch as we drive the car for the first time, source and fit some hard to find original parts, and then feature a bit of the history and story behind the very successful Peugeot 206.
The 206 GTi and GTi 180 have become a rare sight on today’s roads - they are right on the cusp of becoming modern classics in their own right. But following on from the mighty 205 GTi, the 206 GTi had some big shoes to fill… is it any good?
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@SherwinR89 3 жыл бұрын

This is a modern classic. Peugeot is so underappreciated. They are even rare over here in South Africa where I am from. This is beautiful original example. One of my dream cars from the mid 2000s. Don't really like them in black though. Red and blue are nice. I have a 208 GTi now

@cornishcarcollectors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and for the comment. I have to agree, the blue is my favourite, but this one came up very nicely. Enjoy your 208 GTi... when they are old enough I am sure we'll feature one.

@rjdavies1982 2 ай бұрын

What a great vid - really enjoyed your considered discussion on the history of the car too!

@cornishcarcollectors 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and feedback on the video, it is great to know you enjoyed it. I made that video a couple of years ago when new to KZfaq, so it's good the video still stands up. I enjoyed that Peugeot 206... nice and great fun little car. Hope you stay tuned and check out a few of my other videos. Thanks for taking the time to watch.

@moogsta16 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic and well worth it, completely up my street. Ace vid, I love your channel. I totally agree with you, as a 41 year old, the golden age of 'pure' cars has gone forever. It went in my opinion in 2011 ish. For me the 00's was peak car- reliable, well built, performance and style. Now it is a dull, ugly, angry looking, ridiculously powerfull, 'perfect' machine that we drive. A computer on wheels with 0 personality and artificial noise. I know we have to move with the times but give me the choice between then and now and I ALWAYS pick the older car.

@cornishcarcollectors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I am glad you enjoyed the video and like the Channel. 👍 There certainly is something soleless about the vast majority of modern cars, hence my and many others' obsession with these older cars. Thanks for watching.

@randymarsh3636 3 жыл бұрын

Love a modern classic subbed!

@cornishcarcollectors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for subscribing - we have lots more modern classics to feature; we hope you enjoy.

@SherwinR89 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car

@aavishkarchundhur3717 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, like your enthusiasm and motivation. I personally own a 206 GTI 180.

@cornishcarcollectors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for watching - really pleased you enjoyed the video. Do subscribe if you haven't already done so as we have lots more to come.

@31259191 2 жыл бұрын

Really? Where you from friend?

@jedimanultra 2 жыл бұрын

Picked one up last week, 72,000km, cambelt done in 2019 for 2800 in Aegean Blue😍 come from the 1.4 8V 206 and it’s a different breed I recon it’ll be worth double in a few years

@cornishcarcollectors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and well done for buying one, particularly in the Aegean Blue (very nice colour!). I agree with your value forecast; I am certain these will double in value over the next few years. Enjoy the car and thanks for watching.

@adrianmeredith6818 Жыл бұрын

Great review of this superb rare classic

@cornishcarcollectors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you enjoyed the video. The 206 GTI180 is certainly getting rare these days and is destined to be a modern classic. Thanks for watching.

@alexandersteffen7805 Жыл бұрын

amazing video, i really enjoyed.

@cornishcarcollectors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment - great to know you enjoyed it. The 206 GTi180 is a fab little car. Thanks for watching.

@user-ei6vc8db7u 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video.

@cornishcarcollectors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the comment.

@thehyperionwolf1858 Жыл бұрын

I actually now own that exact reg 180 now which is crazy. Still a super clean car to this day

@cornishcarcollectors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, it is great to hear from the new owner of one of my cars. The 206 GTI180 is definitely going to be a classic of the future, so if you've just bought it then you have grabbed one at the right time (in my opinion!). This specific car is a very good example and, with a little tidying, could be one of the best survivors around. Enjoy it (I did) and best of luck during your ownership of the car. Thanks for watching.

@thehyperionwolf1858 Жыл бұрын

@@cornishcarcollectors I have been enjoying it, runs like a dream. Definitely a future classic for sure.

@Guitarme20001 2 жыл бұрын

Recently bought one. and I think its awesome

@cornishcarcollectors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching James and for the comment - these 206 GTi 180s really are great. Enjoy yours and do stay tuned the to channel.

@dennie12356 3 жыл бұрын

I am happy that i have 2 of them, i got black and a Grey one heren in Holland, 1 is import but there are small diffrents between them if you have a good one its always fun , i would never sell it 😌 its always make you smile😁

@cornishcarcollectors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the comment; really pleased you enjoyed the video. Keep hold of your 206 GTis - they are great cars and real future classics. If you haven't done so, then please do subscribe as we have lots more modern classic cars to feature.

@francoisviviers3598 3 жыл бұрын

I got an 1.4 206. It's my daily. Just love it. It's an '06 model. But it keeps up with new models ford Figo's on the highway. Got aircon , power steering , electric windows etc. And it's very lite on fuel. Love it. But to get parts , it is a struggle ...

@cornishcarcollectors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. Keep enjoying your 206!

@francoisviviers3598 3 жыл бұрын

@@cornishcarcollectors Thanks alot. Will sent pictures off mine. When I'm done with it. Use it as a daily at the moment. Have the steel rims on. Busy widening it , lowering , small wing. And have the 206 cc 2L front bumper on. Going to paint it white. . .

@darrendixon5221 3 жыл бұрын

It's mad that they are getting so few nowadays It's making me think twice about persuading my mother to get rid of hers It's a 53 plate with 44k on it and apart from the bcm module it's been an awesome little motor

@cornishcarcollectors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Darren and for the comment. Let's hope your Mum keeps hold of her 206.

@threek4985 3 жыл бұрын

If you ever wanted to get a brand new one they are still are being made in Iran, not sure about if they export any tho. not as good as the french ones obviously, 110 hp at best but on the plus side you can even get a sedan version called 206 sd :D

@pashaboss6 2 жыл бұрын

keep it up guys

@cornishcarcollectors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment - thanks also for staying tuned, we have lots more to come!

@JH-su9vl 2 жыл бұрын

Always wanted one if these

@cornishcarcollectors 2 жыл бұрын

They are a lot of fun! Thanks for the comment and for watching, hope you enjoyed the video.

@Sami-uq1gm 3 жыл бұрын

I get it yesterday and it’s good

@cornishcarcollectors 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your car and thanks for watching.

@sergioolivos 2 жыл бұрын

hola, vengo del video del clio muy buen video saludos!!

@cornishcarcollectors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and glad you are enjoying them. Thanks for watching.

@Wheelswhiskywatches 3 жыл бұрын

The wheels you're looking for are actually vortex (not to be confused with the challenger alloys which have a centre bore) wheels and the ones its on currently are not GTI wheels at all, they are from the sport if I'm right. The standard GTI came on 16" nimrod alloy wheels Edit: seems they are also known as Atlantis wheels. Every day is a school day

@cornishcarcollectors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and thanks also for watching. I did realise the wheels on the car when I purchased it were not GTi alloys, but by then the video was online... whoops! Thanks again and do keep watching the channel as we've lots more to come.

@daveyboiyeah Жыл бұрын

@@cornishcarcollectors They're from 207 Verve I believe

@tunmanlee5917 Жыл бұрын

very fruitful in watching your video, I just bought a gti180, however, a pair of front seats had been changed by previous owner. can you let me know, how can you find that pair of original front seats ? thanks alot in advance !

@cornishcarcollectors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck with your GTi180... they are brilliant little hot hatchbacks. As for replacement seats, I found mine on the Peugeot 206 GTi180 Facebook pages / forums, but eBay was also useful for finding parts off cars that were being broken. Good luck and thanks for watching.

@tunmanlee5917 Жыл бұрын

@@cornishcarcollectors thanks for your reply. yes, your recommendations are very useful. I will keep watching your videos.

@locksleythomas8485 3 жыл бұрын

And I’ve got a Peugeot 206 GTi I find it very hard to find a double fan radiator and Aircon radiator

@-doggy-6670 2 жыл бұрын

Drive mine every day👍

@cornishcarcollectors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and nice to know you are driving (and enjoying) one of these fab cars as a daily. Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.

@jonntischnabel4918 3 жыл бұрын

The 205 didn't end production in 1991! I own a 93 example, amd they went on to 1996!

@cornishcarcollectors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and you are absolutely correct, Peugeot stopped production of the 205 GTi in 1991 (which is what I meant to say!), but continued production of the 205 until 1996. Glad to hear you have a late 205. Thanks for watching.

@adampug206gti 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the tool to take the fluff off the alcantara seats..?? 👍🏻

@cornishcarcollectors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Adam and for watching the video. You can buy them on Amazon for around £15 - search Philips Fabric Shaver. It works really well.

@adampug206gti 3 жыл бұрын

@@cornishcarcollectors thanks very much great video I have just subscribed..I have the Peugeot 206 GTI-S16 but it's had a bit of work done to it...it's a 180 GTI killer.....😋 I don't know if you would like it it's not standard I know you like to keep things standard..😊 Keep up the good work....👍🏻

@independentassesor2630 6 ай бұрын

How many killometers can these engines do before they need a rebuild? Im considering buying a 206 GTI Rally with 195,000 kms. Just a little concerned with it being a high performance small cappacity engine

@cornishcarcollectors 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment; good luck with your potential purchase. As for engine longevity, I am sorry to say I do not know. I have not owned a 206 GTi for any real length of time to know any of the common issues. I am certain people on the 206 GTi forums will be able to advise you. Thanks for watching.

@independentassesor2630 6 ай бұрын

@@cornishcarcollectors Thankyou for your honesty brother and thankyou for posting up this video. It shows all the right reasons if owning this car

@420somewhereG Жыл бұрын

👍🏼👍🏼

@cornishcarcollectors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@lola__dr3618 Жыл бұрын

i’ve got a gti 180 and the interior is way different to that like i don’t have the seats and the dash is different and i don’t have electric wing mirrors anyone know why ?

@cornishcarcollectors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Is your GTi 180 a UK spec car? As far as I know, all came with the alcantara sports seats and various features that lifted it above the standard GTi. Thanks for watching.

@locksleythomas8485 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a Peugeot 206 GTi need some help electrical problems

@cornishcarcollectors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the comment. Good luck with your 206 - I'm sure you'll get it sorted and it will be all worth it when done!

@MrRaceTarget 2 жыл бұрын

whats up with your GTi ? I do know a little bit these electrical area from my 206 rebuild (non Gti -2003 mux model). maybe you up for discussion and maybe we can find a solution?

@-doggy-6670 2 жыл бұрын

Ex Peugeot mechanic and 180 owner,happy to help👍