1996 Peugeot 406 LX review from UK and Ireland
"Fun handling family sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Tyres needed replacing at 41,000 miles, 58,000 miles and finally at 77,000 miles.
Clutch wore badly and needed replacing at 47,000 miles and again at 79,000 miles.
Driver's side electric window jammed at 54,000 miles.
Gear selector cable broke at 61,000 miles.
Interior trim was very flimsy.
General comments?
Didn't withstand the test of time as well as some of my previous cars did.
But was still reasonably reliable, even if its build quality was lacking.
Handling was excellent, but performance was only average.
Inexpensive at £7,000 for a three year old family saloon.
Went for £3,000 at resale three years later.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 37000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 82000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 25th May, 2006 |