Peugeot 206 Hatch 1998

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    They're quite reasonably priced these days. Keeps it's 2nd-hand value, too.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    One-or-two niggles, although it does have a long service interval. Frugal on diesel, mind.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Handles corners with ease, nothing bad or exceptionally good, either.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nippy, not fast. Torquey, likes hills, comfy cruise at high speed.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Air filter became damp, causing a loss of power, drop links must be made out of paper, considering how many I've got through.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Still looks good, even in what Peugeot describe as "Firedance", or as most people would describe it "Metallic Orange".

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    I always feel awkward in it, and the pedals don't suit my big size 11's.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems, I'm pleased to say - I heard people talk of an electrical fault which disabled the central locking, but I think that's been ironed-out, because it certainly doesn't affect mine.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Without trying to sound libellous, I'm sure my local Peugeot garage has ""tried it on"" on more than one occasion. I.e. expensive faults, which suddenly aren't a problem when I pointed out I had an extended warrantee

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems.

    Other

    Like I said - drop links. Okay, I'm not a small chap, so they would be put under more strain than some 206's, but I've got through 4 of the blighters!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes