Peugeot 206 GTi (1999 - 2006) 2.0 (180bhp) 3d (2004/04) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I think it says after driving a luxury saloon for 18 months I want some play time!

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They all love it! My family have always been into Peugeots. I scared my sister to death in it earlier and she wants one.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No but only because I plan on keeping this car for a long time and by the time I sell it I'll fancy something else.

What are you likely to buy next?

Probably a saloon. I'll probably be settling down to start a family by the time I sell it and will need something more practible.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,000

When did you buy the car?

March 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

After looking around I think I paid about the going rate and I was lucky enough that it had 4 new tyres, new pads all round and it had only just been serviced. So I think I got a good deal.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I've always loved my mum's GTI that is now my girlfriends and in 5 years nothing has ever gone wrong with it. (touch wood) So I got the 180 as it looks more of a mans version.

What was the dealer like?

Couldn't fault the salesman from Woodstocks in Surrey at all. Friendly manner no hard sell pleasure to do business with.

What's it like to drive?

It blows my mind! By far the quickest car I've ever owned and handles like a dream. Cruises nicely on the motorway and it's not as noisey as other people have made it out to be. If you buy a GTI you should expect it's not going to be as smooth and quiet as a Merc. Durr!

What's it like to park?

After owning a Passat which takes up the whole parking space a piece of cake!

Have you had any problems with the car?

Only got it today so too early to tell. Hopefully it will be as reliable as my girlfriends one.

What's most practical about your car?

Considering the engine size and how it's been tested today lol, it seems to return pretty good MPG.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

It's got to be the Recaro seats. They look the mutts nuts and are very comfortable and give it that real sports car feel.