2000 Peugeot 206 HDI DTurbo review from UK and Ireland

Only small faults with this one... the last one was not so good.

The car came free with a rattle at the back which the dealer resolved almost promptly.

The ABS system used to keep coming on far too easily, and at really low (>20mph) speeds. Dealer had the car for a weekend and then gave it back to me saying there was no problem - mysteriously the problem is now fixed and the ECU was changed??

I think that the car is one of the most stylish small cars available today - and providing you get a "good" one out of the factory (in Coventry, UK) then you are set. Although sometimes the build quality isn't great (I've had a few on hire, and one before this one!).

The DTurbo HDI is a superb engine - I think of it as a High Mileage GTI because it really can fly - you can ignore Peugeot's stated 112 MPH, I've had mine at 126 - albeit round a race track! Very very torquey engine.

The sports pak and sporty looking add ons you can get make the car look amazing - I found a photo of my car when it was delivered yesterday and it looks so crap without the SP kit.

The only really bad point is DEALERS. My local dealer tries hard - but just really seem to want to get rid of you as soon as they can, and are very unco-operative about courtesy cars. Considering I've spent about £2000 on sports kits you'd think they would care more. I tried other dealers, some in Coventry, some in Stratford, but they all appear to be the same - disappointing compared to the car!!