Peugeot 406 Saloon 1.8 LX 4d (AC) (96) (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Better than Mondeo or Vectra.
Costs
Good on petrol but insurance high (ish) and depreciation steep.
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On the road
Driving
Amazingly agile and confident for a big car, can really throw it around.
Performance
Not bad for a 1.8 - have to rev it though.
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Living with it
Reliability
A few small electrical problems. Mechanicals great.
Image
Sleek tasty looker.
Comfort
Big and roomy all right but dreadful driver's seat, foam knackered and could feel frame rails. One hour endurance limit. Main reason I got rid of it.
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Security and Service
Security
Thanks to key pad immobiliser, virtually unnickable.
Service
J and A Motors of Greenford (local non franchise garage) perfectly OK.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None.
Other
Catalytic converter broke up, tape player plays too fast (built in so hard to replace), ventilation valve motor clicking, electric window switches.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No