Peugeot 406 Saloon 2.0 HDi Rapier (90bhp) 4d (AC) (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought car 12 months old at cost of a Fiesta!
Costs
Dealer costs high.
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On the road
Driving
Very sure footed for a saloon car. Well balanced also - you can't tell you have a heavy diesel engine up front unlike some makes of car.
Performance
Only 90bhp for a car this size isn't going to win you any races but fuel economy makes up for this. Want more performance then buy the 110bhp model.
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Living with it
Reliability
Mechanically fine, electrical gremlins, dodgy indicator stalks & fuel gauge let it down.
Image
Getting long in the tooth now.
Comfort
Very smooth ride for a diesel in this class. Seats very comfy with lots of leg room front and back.
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Security and Service
Security
I guess security is ok but who'd want to nick one?
Service
Same old story here - the dealers want to sell you the car, then provide mediocre customer service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
The rubber mounts that hold the plastic engine cover in place KEEP breaking allowing cover to pull dip stick out.
Other
Fuel gauge reads what it wants to. Can't be relied on!
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