Peugeot 406 Saloon 1.8 LX 4d (AC) (96) (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A bargain secondhand, wouldn't buy new.
Costs
30mpg not bad for this size of car.
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On the road
Driving
Handles well for a big car, lovely on a run.
Performance
Load it up with kids & suitcases and it struggles!
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Living with it
Reliability
2 & half years owned, never let me down, biggest bill = clutch £200.
Image
One of the nicer saloon shapes - not ageing like it's contemporaries.
Comfort
Quite comfortable seats, ride Citroen-like without the complication.
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Security and Service
Security
Standard immobiliser, central locking.
Service
Have never used main dealer, plenty of people can service this car.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Uses about a pint of oil per 1000 miles, 16V engines use more oil.
Other
Airbag light flashes when passenger seat moved, wire to s/belt is cause.
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