Peugeot 406 Saloon 1.8 LX 4d (SR) (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
5500 Euro (£3750) for a five year old 406 in Ireland is good value. The car was a fairly good example too.
Costs
Decent on fuel, especially out of town. I get about 36mpg combined, which is better than I feared from a 1.8L
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On the road
Driving
Great to drive. One of the first things I noticed when I took the wheel was the handling - it's sweet. The gearbox is good too. Everything feels precise and responsive.
Performance
The 1.8 is a little underpowered - it's a big car, and it takes a lot of engine to pull it along. Not slow by any means, but not exhilarating either. Lovely cruising.
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Living with it
Reliability
No mechanical problems. Had a Brake Fluid Level Low warning down to a faulty microswitch. It had to be replaced.
Image
Still a very good looking car. Pininfarina did a good job on the styling.
Comfort
Nice for the driver and front passenger, ample room for even tall people in the back. Decent trim, not like newest cars though.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm and immobiliser. No deadlocks on mine.
Service
Haven't had any problems from my local Peugeot dealer. They fixed a known problem with a faulty brake fluid level sensor.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Had a known problem with a faulty brake fluid level sensor.
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