I assume 05 plate is still the one equavalent to mk4 Golf? If not, ignore me lol, cant remember when they changed to the newer shape.
Did it smoke like f*ck when you booted it? If so, boost leak...
Also, how much does a 206 weigh? Probably a hell of a lot less than the ~1300kg that the Leon weighs, you can't expect it to be much quicker... It will also be a lot laggier, even VNTs aren't lagless, especially the large one bolted to the PD150. If the vanes stick it should be very noticeable tbh, either no bottom end but decent top end, or vice versa. If it's 'slow' across the range its probably not a vane issue, plus they often bring up EMLs for that.
The rust is normal for anything VAG of that age....especially the wings becuase theres some sound deadening stuff above the front arch liner, which gets wet, traps water and rusts the arches from the inside out.
I think they're overpriced for what they are personally, again same with anything VAG but the Cupra/FR models really do seem to hold thier value for some reason, but you do get a much better quality and feel inside for that extra IMO, its not just paying for a badge as people often say.
Things to watch for enginewise are DMF, cams and lifters (Id always go for time and distance servicing as the cam issue seems to be on longlife) and injector faults. Afaik there isn't a DPF to worry about on those either (theres not on the Golf so Im just assuming there).
Did it smoke like f*ck when you booted it? If so, boost leak...
Also, how much does a 206 weigh? Probably a hell of a lot less than the ~1300kg that the Leon weighs, you can't expect it to be much quicker... It will also be a lot laggier, even VNTs aren't lagless, especially the large one bolted to the PD150. If the vanes stick it should be very noticeable tbh, either no bottom end but decent top end, or vice versa. If it's 'slow' across the range its probably not a vane issue, plus they often bring up EMLs for that.
The rust is normal for anything VAG of that age....especially the wings becuase theres some sound deadening stuff above the front arch liner, which gets wet, traps water and rusts the arches from the inside out.
I think they're overpriced for what they are personally, again same with anything VAG but the Cupra/FR models really do seem to hold thier value for some reason, but you do get a much better quality and feel inside for that extra IMO, its not just paying for a badge as people often say.
Things to watch for enginewise are DMF, cams and lifters (Id always go for time and distance servicing as the cam issue seems to be on longlife) and injector faults. Afaik there isn't a DPF to worry about on those either (theres not on the Golf so Im just assuming there).