Peugeot 406 Saloon 1996

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A bargain secondhand, wouldn't buy new.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    30mpg not bad for this size of car.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handles well for a big car, lovely on a run.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Load it up with kids & suitcases and it struggles!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    2 & half years owned, never let me down, biggest bill = clutch £200.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    One of the nicer saloon shapes - not ageing like it's contemporaries.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite comfortable seats, ride Citroen-like without the complication.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Standard immobiliser, central locking.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have never used main dealer, plenty of people can service this car.

  • 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