Peugeot 206 (1998 - 2009) 1.4 S 5d (AC) (2005/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I love diesel cars and wouldn't drive a petrol again...!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think its a nice looking car
Would you buy this car again and why?
No I wouldn't buy a small diesel engine it again, because of the gearbox faults.
What are you likely to buy next?
Volkswagon Golf 2.0 tdi
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,000
When did you buy the car?
June 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
No didn't really get a good deal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Already had a Peugeot 205 and is very reliable and economical and the road tax was only £35.00 per year
What was the dealer like?
Crafty, claimed they had serviced the car and hadn't, promised to get new wheel trims and didn't. Wouldn't use them again
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Its a good all rounder its great around town and also good on dual carriageways. It drives like a dream. No need to change any gears it just pulls really well.
What's it like to park?
Very easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes, had to have a new bearings put in the gearbox costing over £600 as it reached 80,000 miles and peugeot are aware of this problem
What's most practical about your car?
Its good on economy and the road tax is £35.00 a year!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Air conditioning although uses a lot of fuel!