25-05-2015, 08:47 AM
I prefer a 306, but that's more to do with personal sentiment rather than anything factual.
Firstly, look past the bullshit that a lot of reviewers say. The 206 180 is a GOOD car. Simply put I think the reviewers didn't want to like this car. They were pissed off that it didn't have a 6 speed gearbox and also couldn't forget the slightly lackluster performance of the original 138. Clarkson reviewed this car, and liked it. As did Hammond. Their view seems to be the correct one!
I'm really happy with my 206. The handling is great (even more so with a smaller and lighter set of wheels) and it pulls well. Oddly it doesn't feel as powerful lower in the Rev's as a Gti 6 despite supposedly making more torque and horsepower... although I think the claimed '180' figure is known to be a bit optimistic.
In terms of performance it's on par with the 306 and the Clio. Strong topend with a great sound track. On track mine caught Clios, including a good friends who then couldn't lose me, and I'm certainly no Lewis Hamilton.
All said, I don't think it's quite as good as the Clio or 306 as it's let down by a few faults such as a poor throw on the gearbox, poor control layout and ergonomics and various minor electrical gremlins. It makes up for this in part though as they are incredibly cheap over a decent 306, even for a mint condition one, and much more numerous. Also they are far easier/cheaper to work on than a Clio.
For the price of them I'd have one over a 306 or Clio. Try one yourself and see what you think.
Firstly, look past the bullshit that a lot of reviewers say. The 206 180 is a GOOD car. Simply put I think the reviewers didn't want to like this car. They were pissed off that it didn't have a 6 speed gearbox and also couldn't forget the slightly lackluster performance of the original 138. Clarkson reviewed this car, and liked it. As did Hammond. Their view seems to be the correct one!
I'm really happy with my 206. The handling is great (even more so with a smaller and lighter set of wheels) and it pulls well. Oddly it doesn't feel as powerful lower in the Rev's as a Gti 6 despite supposedly making more torque and horsepower... although I think the claimed '180' figure is known to be a bit optimistic.
In terms of performance it's on par with the 306 and the Clio. Strong topend with a great sound track. On track mine caught Clios, including a good friends who then couldn't lose me, and I'm certainly no Lewis Hamilton.
All said, I don't think it's quite as good as the Clio or 306 as it's let down by a few faults such as a poor throw on the gearbox, poor control layout and ergonomics and various minor electrical gremlins. It makes up for this in part though as they are incredibly cheap over a decent 306, even for a mint condition one, and much more numerous. Also they are far easier/cheaper to work on than a Clio.
For the price of them I'd have one over a 306 or Clio. Try one yourself and see what you think.
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