Peugeot 406 Saloon 1996

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good after three years.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fuel consumption is rather heavy.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent. It steers as if it's on rails.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Goes well once you get the revs up.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Equivalent to £3,000 spend in 20,000 miles.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Looks good but a bit commonplace.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems here.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Keypad immobiliser appears to work well.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent! Timing belt broke out of warranty - £2,000 paid by Peugeot. Hydraulic tappet failed - 50% paid by Peugeot. Engine management failed - 100% paid by Peugeot. Loads of minor faults, too - all paid by Peugeot out of warranty.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    See comments about service.

    Other

    See comments about service.

    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