Peugeot 206 Hatch 1998

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    2 years free insurance a bargain.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Too early to say yet, but 20k-mile servicing is good. Bit pricey to buy without free insurance though.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Sloppy gearbox, TERRIBLE driving position and ridiculously positoned steering wheel.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Mediocre performance. Need 1.6 as a minimum.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Needed new ECU within 1st 6 weeks of ownership - since then has been ok... touch wood.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Looks a bit dated and a bit common now - bit of a girly car.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Seats are poor - unsupportive and lacking in adjustment. A/C is good in summer though.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Standard immobiliser is ok, but alarm would be useful addition.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Dealer has been excellent - courtesy car available while mine was being repaired. Very professional, good service.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Apart from needing a new ECU, it does use oil.

    Other

    Wipers go the wrong way - a small niggle, but an annoying feature in a right-hand-drive car!

    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