Soon to be Zed owner

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Hi guys,

I'm going to be purchasing a Zed this easter so I thought I'd join the forum to see what you guys get up to! I've been driving a W reg Peugeot 306 for nearly 5 years so I've spent my fair share of time fixing things and I think it's about time I got something nicer :D.

I was originally planning to get a 2.5i pre-facelift car but all the talk of roof motors and sticky steering has put me off somewhat, so I started looking at the facelift 2.0i cars . Google tells me that there's a lot of problems with the N46 engines, so now I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place :headbang:. I haven't got the budget for a facelift 2.5i, what would you guys suggest?

Richard
 
hi and welcome to the forum trouble is with the net you only hear of the bad not the good I had a 2006 m roadster for 3 years plus costs me a roof pump oxy sensor that's all.
 
Hi and welcome. Can't comment on the N46 engine but the roof motor is a an issue for both pre and post facelift. Important to clean the roof drains regularly.
 
Thanks for the warm welcome :). I was hoping the sealed roof motors post facelift would fix everything but maybe that was just wishful thinking. I'm swaying towards a pre facelift but the sticky steering is worrying, considering the potential bill to fix it...
 
I had a 2.0 litre sport 2006 for 2 years. No problems but the 2.0 litre does have a history of issues with the exhaust manifold cracking and engine warning lights due to sensitive sensors. I found my 2.0 litre was a smooth engine that loved to rev and just kept coming back for more day after day.

The roof motor issue is common to all Zeds (even facelift ones) but keeping the drainage holes clear will cut down that problem.

If I was you I would be looking at a pre facelift 3.0i or a facelift 2.5si. In either case you may have to go high mileage but if you're patient you will find a Zed which is well cared for and maintained with perhaps some of the issues already addressed.

The roof motor can be sorted for £600 if you stay away from dealerships. (There is an offer on the forum for the work to be completed for £500 inc. Parts) so like all of us, you will have to take a gamble with that. I have had a new roof fitted under warranty and I was going to replace the electric/hydraulic motor but the dealership found that the motor was in perfect condition and no need to replace. It looked like new after 6 years. The motors that are replaced are all corroded and look like they've spent time on the ocean floor.

The steering issue is a more complex one and can be expensive though plenty of forum members have posted that lubricating joints has helped. The electric steering assistance can feel odd at first - especially with run-flat tyres so be ready for this when you test drive with an element of tram-lining and movement due to road imperfections. Sounds awful but it soon becomes part of the character of the Zed,(most of us run on non-runflat to improve the ride and steering).
The sticky steering can be alarming and call for work to be done or parts replaced at some cost.

Using a good specialist rather than a dealership will keep all running costs down significantly.

Once you take the plunge you will find the Zed is worth all the investment - it's a very special car - don't be put off.

:driving: :thumbsup:
 
Welcome mate, by the sound of it you have a few weeks before you take the plunge, plenty of reading will stand you in good stead.

There are plenty of knowledgeable forum members who will point you in the right direction...starting with the post prior to mine :thumbsup:
 
paulgs1000 said:
I had a 2.0 litre sport 2006 for 2 years...
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Thanks for all that info, much appreciated. I've had a quick look at the facelift 2.5i and si and they're much less expensive than I was expecting. A 2.5i facelift would be my dream car and would undoubtedly put a huge grin on my face so it's probably worth the extra cash :D
 
Just to add thought that there is hardly any fuel consumption difference between the 2.5 and 3.0 so it may be worth considering the 3.0 aswell as when I looked for mine I was tempted by a lot of 2.5s and drove 185 miles to collect my 3.0 which was originally sold 1 mile down the road from me lol
 
I'm restricting myself to post facelift cars now to avoid sticky steering, so a 3.0 is above my budget sadly. By the looks of it I'll be getting a 2.5i or si if I'm lucky which should be plenty fast enough for me
 
My advice is to take your time and look around at the market in general. It also depends on your budget, if you buy cheap you will possibly get more problems.
Look at all models and check service history, no service history = walk away. There are plenty around so be patient.
 
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