Peugeot 206 Hatch 1998

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  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good driving position & handling.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very sluggish, even for 8v 1.1.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Bought new in 2003 (Contract Hire), returned to dealer 16 times for faults: v bad clunking sound from engine bay, fr suspension joints fitted, new gearchange, new central locking mechanism - car would unlock itself!, engine would sometimes cut out.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I quite liked the shape but it's not for everyone.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I have spine problems and found the car to very comfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    No problems, but I'm told the door locks are rubbish.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    0. Dealer uninterested never, ever called me back could go on all day about poor service, but won't!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Ok until 1st service, then sometimes cut out, used more petrol, seemed underpowered.

    Other

    Poorly put together, appalling dealer, slap dash servicing but v comfortable (to me) and good to drive.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No