Peugeot 406 Saloon 1996

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Paid £1600 for R reg with FSH & 60,000 miles on clock.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not the cheapest to run but hasn't gone wrong apart from usual wear and tear parts. Converted to LPG for £1938.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quiet and very smooth over bumpy roads.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Sounds great with a K&N panel filter. Very quick for a 2 tonne car.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Not gone wrong yet.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A bit dated but I don't care.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Large comfy seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Key pad immobiliser.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very expensive! £1100 + vat for 72,000 mile service (inc. cam belt). I went elsewhere and paid £400.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None apart from temperamental gas conversion, but it'll half fuel costs in the long run.

    Other

    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