Peugeot 406 Estate (1996 - 2004) 2.0 HDi S (110bhp) 5d (AC+SN) (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not a lot really.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Comfortable and reliable. Two or three have gone and bought one.
Would you buy this car again and why?
If it were still made then yes, without doubt.
What are you likely to buy next?
A second hand Skoda Octavia Scout.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£9,000
When did you buy the car?
December 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Pleased with the P/Ex price for our 307 SW.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
To replace a truly awful 307 SW.
What was the dealer like?
Excellent - drove car down from Kettering to Exeter at no extra cost. Dealer has since closed down.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Still got plenty of 'go' left in it, you would think it had more than its 110bhp. Good acceleration and minimal turbo lag that so many newer turbo diesels seem to suffer from.
What's it like to park?
Fine for its size. Good steering lock and all round vision.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Absolutely bullet proof. In 130,000 miles it has NEVER let us down. Still on original clutch. With routine servicing it has been the most reliable car we have ever owned. Starts first time, every time and we would trust it to take us anywhere.
What's most practical about your car?
Masses of space for people and luggage. More modern cars seem to be more about exterior looks than interior space.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Fairly basic model but air conditioning and a decent radio are all we need!
