Peugeot 406 Saloon 1996

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Second-hand 100K miler, £5000.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Weekly average of 45mpg. Best on a tank (700 miles+) 54mpg. Tyres last 25K at £260/4.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Spritely, smooth and torquey. Mile muncher - easy to drive.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad - will surprise many 1.8 16v GTi owners. Pulls to 100+.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Well serviced, so no problems.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Taxi.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good for driver and passangers. Not as quiet as Mondeo at 70+ mph.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No keypad in mine... Deadlocks ok though. Never been broken into.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Used specialists as £60p/h. Too much.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None. Car has 130k miles and still good at 1000 per week.

    Other

    Check tracking and toe alignment when getting tyres done.

    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