Peugeot 406 Estate (1996 - 2004) 2.0 HDi LX (90bhp) 5d (AC) (2000/V) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Middle aged estate car driver
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Like the size.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, too many electrical problems.
What are you likely to buy next?
Ford Mondeo
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,500
When did you buy the car?
May 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Seemed OK.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a family car
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very pleasant. Bit underpowered; but good once up to speed.
What's it like to park?
Quite hard due to sheer length.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Well, let's see.. - Airbag warning light flashing. - Engine STOP light comes on whenever the cooling fan comes on. - Turbo glitches on motorways. - Needed new clutch - Rear brake lights went on permanatly - Glovebox spring went - HDI engine cover fell off dislodging the oil cap. - etc.
What's most practical about your car?
Size, comfort.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
