Peugeot 406 Saloon (1996 - 2004) 2.0 HDi Rapier (90bhp) 4d (AC) (2001/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I have a family and need the space!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Is it a taxi? Seriously once you own one it's amazing how many you see!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Possible the 2.2 hdi auto but in honesty I'll run the Rapier till it drops - which hopefully will be some years to go!
What are you likely to buy next?
Another diesel but an auto box.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,700
When did you buy the car?
August 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Paid over the odds for a 2001 Peugeout however the condition was excellent and the miles only 24k with fsh!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
MPG. RELIABILITY. LARGE FAMILY CAR.
What was the dealer like?
I knew the manager but in honesty that may have worked against me. Got a 12 month warrenty but then had to argue over a new indicator stalk that was faulty after only 1 month!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Limo like drive comfort and after having an Omega I should know. Only let down is the small BHP. The car will cruise all day on the motorway just don't pull out too quickly on the motorway as it takes forever to accelerate. You don't buy this car for the performance you buy it for the practicality. Look how many Taxi's you see with 200k plus!
What's it like to park?
It's a large car but visibility is excellent.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Apart from 1 minor niggle the car has been excellent. I average around 42mpg on a daily basis. 12k into ownership and nothing to complain about so far! After saying that it's only done 36k so it shouldn't!
What's most practical about your car?
You get good toys as standard like the digital climate and auto lights/rain sensors. The boot space is huge and swallows vast quantities of luggage!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The auto headlights work a treat. Digital climate does the job but can never seem to warm the front footwells!
