Peugeot 206 (1998 - 2009) 1.6 XS 3d (AC) (1999/S) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

bit boy-racer'ish! Just a good run of the mill small car meant for about town

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

liked it, a friend actually bought one based on mine which has been far more reliable!

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, when it worked it was good, but got to the point when I was waiting for the next thing to go wrong

What are you likely to buy next?

Already replaced it

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,300

When did you buy the car?

March 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

Came from the auctions, saved about £1000 over buying from a dealer

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Loved the look

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Nippy, good fun on country roads. Driving position sometimes felt awkward and uncomfortable after a long journey. Also the peddles are close together for big feet!!

What's it like to park?

Easy - light steering and only a small car. Can be put exactly where you want it

Have you had any problems with the car?

Needed new gearbox linkages as soon as I got it, clutch went after 80,000 miles. Driveshaft needed replacing soon after as did all the brakes - one rear drum and caliper only lasted a year before needing doing again. The rear lights let water in constantly and crack in the sun. The boot started leaking in rain water too, but never found the leak.

What's most practical about your car?

Quite spacious for a small car with the seats down.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Well spec'ed for a small car, air con was good as was the small screen with time/date and temp