Hi there I had the same dilemma as you , and also asked the same questions on the forum before I bought one ,I bought a 61 plate thp 156 gt in charcoal gray 17000 mls and after having it for less than a week noticed the timing rattle , took it to peugeot dealer who swiftly changed the timing tensioner and related parts under warranty , which I was disappointed with it getting done so soon after purchase , but saying that I wouldn't Change it for the world , best looking car on the road by far , a great drive I work with 300 blokes and it's the best car in the car park , lots of jealous stares lol,,I've had it 7 wks now and no more problems ,, just starting to do a few mods ie kn filter ,,full quad exhaust going on in November then a remap ,,, just buy it you won't regret being the envy of all the everyday boring car drivers on the road , enjoy Alan