Peugeot 206 1.4 LX 3d Auto (AC) (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Car Very expensive secondhand compared with similar cars, good to sell on because, but overall running costs for us have been astoundingly bad, major gearbox failure £300+, HT Coil, Engine Mounts!
Costs
As mentioned, expensive to buy, expensive to maintain, fuel consumption around 35mpg unless air-con used. Not good.
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On the road
Driving
Drives Well, Very Quick Response, Auto Box Very willing (especially kick down), No Body Roll at all!
Performance
Goes like the clappers, unbelievable performance for an 8v engine, kick down lethal.
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Living with it
Reliability
Ha!!! This car drove through a puddle and cut out, complete HT coil replacement needed!!!
Image
Very sporty look, high slanted look and mini spoiler gave the 206 a fresh look back in 1998, still looks cutting edge today.
Comfort
Comfortable supportive seats, sports-based suspension rather firm!
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Security and Service
Security
Seems ok, Equipped with immobiliser and central locking as standard, no alarm or deadlock feature though.
Service
Not good, Dealers have on and off days. Parts for a towbar took 3 weeks to arrive from a Peugeot Dealership, towbar alone was £200!! Peugeot to this day cannot diagnose correctly the engine mount fault that causes constant annoying rattles!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Fine, apart from mountings.
Other
This car has many excellent points, however its reliability problems and expensive ownership let it down considerably. A real shame.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No