Peugeot 406 Coupe 2.0 2d (AC) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value compared with the big guns: Audi, BMW and Volvo etc.
Costs
Get it serviced in France if you can. Any work, for that matter. You'll still save money after paying the ferry and a boot full of Wine and Beer... UK dealers just stick their arm in every time.
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On the road
Driving
Very comfy on long drives and A-roads. Corners like a Tescos shopping trolley. If you want fun, you need to keep it in high rpm. Long doors are a killer in car parks.
Performance
Just as well I drive like an old man. Heavy body makes for sluggishness up through the gears, until after 4000rpms.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very good. Engines-wise no complaints, other than the remote central locking and the AC unit making a clicking noise which I cured by pulling the fuse. You tend not to need it in Edinburgh anyway.
Image
Sleek styling from Pininfarini, a major reason for buying it unfortunately. The car says honest, complicated, fun and responsible driver. A head turner compared with its competitors.
Comfort
Good comfort. 3.0 model I would opt for next time. Back window = poor view.
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Security and Service
Security
Though someone did tell me they had dodgy boots.
Service
As per earler comments, worth going to France every time you want your oil dipped...
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Excellent.
Other
Air conditioning and central locking. Big bumpers easy to scratch. Long doors, real pain to get in/out of.
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