Peugeot 206 GTi

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap for the spec.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Thirsty. Tyres consumed quickly and quite pricey. Parts reasonable, but mostly repaired under warranty. Exhaust replacement very expensive: corroded very quickly.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Rolls when cornering quickly, otherwise quite grippy.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Faster than 1.1 and 1.4. Look at GTi 180 for any oomph, or non-Peugeot.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Electrical faults common.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Too much 206, not enough different.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Standard for type. Tight for space in back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Recurrent alarm faults.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Local dealer seems ok and puts things right when faults inevitably reoccur, they do try to put it right again foc.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Leaking oil at gaskets.

    Other

    Poor electrics: door locking and alarm recurrently faulty. New mid & back pipe at 3 years! Lots of tyres - drive slowly. Dampers leaking. Thirsty. New brake disks and rear caliper at 1st MOT! Engine warning light fixed with 'software download'?

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No