Peugeot 406 Estate 1996

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Second hand good value people mover.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very thirsty car. Parts dear.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average modern car. Poor acceleration on motorway, but lots of noise above 60.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    No hot start - can take up to 20 minutes to restart.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Stylish alloys. Nice paint finish in silver.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Poor comfort. Seats ache after half-hour 'cause driver fatigue.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Alarm included, but this is a bit wayward in operation.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Keen to please but very expensive. Confusing levels of service - not clear what's done at each stage.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Hot start problems.

    Other

    In four months, brake discs and pads changed twice warped by dealer.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes