Peugeot 406 Estate 1996
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    2nd hand a bargain.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Don't buy the 3.0 v6 if you want fuel economy.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good to drive, Great for cruising the autobahns.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Poor 3rd gear, as with all Peugeots.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Not broken down yet.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great to look at, only bettered by the Coupe.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Could be better.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great immobiliser.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never go to Peugeot for anything. They charge the world!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    New cam belt at 80,000. £250 from private garage, £750 from Main dealer!

    Other

    On board fault computer can be thrown in the bin for all it's worth.

    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