2006 V50 2.0 Sport buying advice

joelmacdonald · Jun 7th, 2013, 21:37

Hello all.

Great forums here, with a very active user base! Well done to whoever keeps this going.

Anyway, cutting to the chase, I'm looking at purchasing at 2006 Petrol 2.0 Sport. 70k. Petrol.

I had a look tonight in and about the car and looks very tidy for its age. Alloys are a bit scuffed but nothing to terrible.

Will be going back tomorrow for a test drive and to chat figures.

What should I be looking for? I've never bought a car in my life! Can't believe I'm 25 and never owned a car. Got a little one on the way in October so need to upgrade the wifes Ford Ka.

One thing I've notice is that in all the 2006 literature I've found on the main site, none of it seems to mention a 2.0 petrol ?

Am I looking at the wrong thing? Anything else you need to know?

x DTR x · Jun 7th, 2013, 22:51

If it's a 2.0ltr, it will be a diesel. What sort of mileage has it got on it?

joelmacdonald · Jun 7th, 2013, 23:16

Really? According to the quick reg check I did on the DVLA tax site its listed as a petrol? And the garage has it listed as petrol.

71,000. Its a 56 plate if that makes a difference?

x DTR x · Jun 7th, 2013, 23:33

Sorry i think i stand corrected, didn't realize they did a 2.0ltr in petrol! Either way, make sure the air con and stereo are working ok, Hopefully, someone will be along shortly to give you more advice on the mechanical things to keep an eye out for!

Ps, sony beat me to reply so take his more expert advice.

joelmacdonald · Jun 7th, 2013, 23:36

No worries DTR. Will check air con and take a cd to test the stereo and speakers!

Worried now that it is a diseasel! Not bothered if it is but I was attrated to this as I've seen very little 2.0l petrols for sale on auto trader.

SonyVaio · Jun 7th, 2013, 23:32

As DTR points out if it is a V50 your looking at then you don't get a 2.0 petrol.

Petrol Variants: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diesel Variants:

1.6, 1.8, 2.4 & 2.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6, 2.0, 2.4

Make sure you clarify what engine you are looking at, each and every car and every manufacturer has their common problems but overall the V50 is a good car.

See how you get on with the test drive and report back prior to putting your money down on it. If it is the diesel then make sure you specifically ask if it has or has not got a DPF Filter. If it has one then ask the last time the actual DPF was changed and then separately ask the last time the EOLYS fluid was changed. The EOLYS is a refill every 37,500 miles (@ approx. £100 - £150) and the actual DPF requires a change every 75,000 miles at a whopping £1000!! So it is a MUST of a question to know how long you've got until the next change is due. If you can see documentary evidence then all the better.

As you can see it can be a major influence in actually buying the 2.0D if it does have a DPF. You can use it to barter down the price or even have the garage change it as part of the sale if it is due a change? As the one you are looking at has got 70,000 miles I'm guessing it may even be half the reason the car has been sold by the previous owner.

joelmacdonald · Jun 7th, 2013, 23:35

Why would the DVLA have it down as a petrol though when you do a reg check?

Daim · Jun 8th, 2013, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by joelmacdonald

Why would the DVLA have it down as a petrol though when you do a reg check?

Hey, don't worry about them. It will be a 2.0l petrol. I have a 2006 C30 with the same engine. It is the 1.8l in a bigger bore.

What to keep an eye on?

Well, the engine doesn't require much service. But it WILL need it and that regularly. Oilchanges MUST be done regularly. If not, you'll lose a reliable engine.

Make sure the gears are all "rather easy" to engage. If not, then the gearbox will need adjusting and possibly the clutch changing. Otherwise engine wise, it is totally okay. No issues what so ever... No standard "faults".

joelmacdonald · Jun 8th, 2013, 20:03

Cheers folks. Yeah I came home to try and find a cheaper one to leverage with but they all seem to sit around this price.

One thing I did notice was a bulge in the front left tyre. Might try and angle 4 new tyres.

If not would it be safe to replace just the one? Or just the front two. With a baby on the way I don't fancy a hefty tire bill in a few months. Ill be up to my neck in nappies and baby lotion!

Thanks daim. Good to hear there's nothing but general maintenance to worry about. Just need to get into the habit of keeping the oil in tip top shape. Gears felt fine. Obviously use to the Ka as we've driven it for 4 years so will feel different.

SonyVaio · Jun 7th, 2013, 23:36

Have you got a link to the sales site? We can then look and advise.

Jun 7th, 2013, 21:37	#1
joelmacdonald New Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2021 16:39 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Inverurie	2006 V50 2.0 Sport buying advice Hello all. Great forums here, with a very active user base! Well done to whoever keeps this going. Anyway, cutting to the chase, I'm looking at purchasing at 2006 Petrol 2.0 Sport. 70k. Petrol. I had a look tonight in and about the car and looks very tidy for its age. Alloys are a bit scuffed but nothing to terrible. Will be going back tomorrow for a test drive and to chat figures. What should I be looking for? I've never bought a car in my life! Can't believe I'm 25 and never owned a car. Got a little one on the way in October so need to upgrade the wifes Ford Ka. One thing I've notice is that in all the 2006 literature I've found on the main site, none of it seems to mention a 2.0 petrol ? Am I looking at the wrong thing? Anything else you need to know?

Jun 7th, 2013, 22:51	#2
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	If it's a 2.0ltr, it will be a diesel. What sort of mileage has it got on it? __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Jun 7th, 2013, 23:33	#4
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	Sorry i think i stand corrected, didn't realize they did a 2.0ltr in petrol! Either way, make sure the air con and stereo are working ok, Hopefully, someone will be along shortly to give you more advice on the mechanical things to keep an eye out for! Ps, sony beat me to reply so take his more expert advice. __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX Last edited by x DTR x; Jun 7th, 2013 at 23:38.

Jun 7th, 2013, 23:16	#3
joelmacdonald New Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2021 16:39 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Inverurie	Really? According to the quick reg check I did on the DVLA tax site its listed as a petrol? And the garage has it listed as petrol. 71,000. Its a 56 plate if that makes a difference?

Jun 7th, 2013, 23:36	#5
joelmacdonald New Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2021 16:39 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Inverurie	No worries DTR. Will check air con and take a cd to test the stereo and speakers! Worried now that it is a diseasel! Not bothered if it is but I was attrated to this as I've seen very little 2.0l petrols for sale on auto trader.

Jun 7th, 2013, 23:32	#6
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	As DTR points out if it is a V50 your looking at then you don't get a 2.0 petrol. Petrol Variants: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diesel Variants: 1.6, 1.8, 2.4 & 2.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6, 2.0, 2.4 Make sure you clarify what engine you are looking at, each and every car and every manufacturer has their common problems but overall the V50 is a good car. See how you get on with the test drive and report back prior to putting your money down on it. If it is the diesel then make sure you specifically ask if it has or has not got a DPF Filter. If it has one then ask the last time the actual DPF was changed and then separately ask the last time the EOLYS fluid was changed. The EOLYS is a refill every 37,500 miles (@ approx. £100 - £150) and the actual DPF requires a change every 75,000 miles at a whopping £1000!! So it is a MUST of a question to know how long you've got until the next change is due. If you can see documentary evidence then all the better. As you can see it can be a major influence in actually buying the 2.0D if it does have a DPF. You can use it to barter down the price or even have the garage change it as part of the sale if it is due a change? As the one you are looking at has got 70,000 miles I'm guessing it may even be half the reason the car has been sold by the previous owner.

Jun 7th, 2013, 23:35	#7
joelmacdonald New Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2021 16:39 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Inverurie	Why would the DVLA have it down as a petrol though when you do a reg check?

Jun 8th, 2013, 20:03	#9
joelmacdonald New Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2021 16:39 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Inverurie	Cheers folks. Yeah I came home to try and find a cheaper one to leverage with but they all seem to sit around this price. One thing I did notice was a bulge in the front left tyre. Might try and angle 4 new tyres. If not would it be safe to replace just the one? Or just the front two. With a baby on the way I don't fancy a hefty tire bill in a few months. Ill be up to my neck in nappies and baby lotion! Thanks daim. Good to hear there's nothing but general maintenance to worry about. Just need to get into the habit of keeping the oil in tip top shape. Gears felt fine. Obviously use to the Ka as we've driven it for 4 years so will feel different.

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