2004 Peugeot 206 Sport 1.4 16 V

Summary:

SHOCKING

Faults:

Everything.

1 month after getting it the clutch cable went and I needed a new one.

The locks kept unlocking themselves

The CD changer kept skipping, got it replaced and found a dent where the idiot mechanic had wedged his screwdriver to get the old one out

Side panel came loose

Engine CUT OUT

Doesn't always go into reverse. Gears VERY crunchy.

General Comments:

It's a really bad car for reliability.

The Peugeot Mechanics can't find any problems. They don't even test drive them to find the problems just leave it in the garage and play about a bit.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 14th November, 2005

1st Feb 2006, 09:20

You hit the nail on the head with this review. I have nearly identical issues with my car. I'll not be getting another. I enjoy driving the car though, but its just got too many little issues about it.

20th Feb 2008, 15:36

I remember Mike Brewer on the TV Show Auto Trader said the 206 has a tendency to unlock itself.

2004 Peugeot 206 XSi 1.6

Summary:

Bitter disappointment!

Faults:

My car was scratched by vandals and cost a small fortune to repair at a Peugeot dealership.

When I collected my car the drivers seat seems to have developed a dangerous problem in that the seat won't remain in position and has twice slipped out of position while driving.

The car creaks and shakes when reversing and feels like a bumper ride when in reverse gear.

General Comments:

I am very disappointed with this car and would think twice before buying a Peugeot again.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 25th September, 2005

2004 Peugeot 206 XSi

Faults:

My car was vandalized and the cost of repair for 1 panel was exceptionally costly for me. I was unhappy with the patronizing and sexist attitude of the dealership. It will take 2 weeks to repair my car. For a nearly new car I am unhappy with the noise from the engine and the poor rear space. I would not buy another Peugeot again.

General Comments:

Expensive to run and a disappointment.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 12th August, 2005

13th Aug 2005, 02:54

Buying a (nearly) new car means that you can test drive it and see if the engine is noisy and if rear space is adequate for you... before buying that is. I would also expect some comments on reliability (4/10) and performance (6/10) just to understand better. Being patronizing/ having a sexist attitude as a dealer is sad, but that's hardly the car's fault- I'd say change the dealer not necessarily the car.

21st Aug 2005, 06:38

How can the back seat be smaller after it's been repaired?

14th May 2007, 09:28

The mechanic probably moved the drivers seat back.

2004 Peugeot 206 1.4 SE 1.4 petrol

Summary:

Uninteresting to drive, but a decent enough car

Faults:

Trim creaks and rattles

Erratic idle.

General Comments:

Cheap functional small car which does what it says on the tin.

Looks good, but not very interesting to drive especially by Peugeot standards. Lacks the fun handling of Peugeot's earlier models and the steering lacks feel.

Same dodgy build quality that small Peugeots have always had. Basic reliability is okay though.

Engine gutless and coarse, but economical (rarely returns less than 40 mpg even driven hard)

Weird driving position which can be "adjusted out" given about 10 minutes of painstaking fiddling. Worth doing, as the car has very good seats which are comfy on a run.

Would have another at the right price, but there are now far better small cars out there. The 206 is still a good looker though.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 6th February, 2005

8th Feb 2005, 07:49

Why say "the dodgy build quality that small Peugeots have always had"?

It should be "the dodgy build quality that ALL Peugeots have always had!

They're typical French cars - very well designed and very badly built. Just look at the comments concerning other Peugeots.

2nd Dec 2006, 16:53

I bought my brothers 206SE from him before even giving it a test drive as I trusted his recommendation. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to adjust the seat to a comfortable position at all. I have had this car for nearly six months now and constantly have shoulder ache each time I use it. I have to lean forward to change gear as I have long legs, but short arms, so I cannot find any suitable driving position except hunched over the steering wheel. Having said that, the economy is terrific, road holding is good and the HDI really kicks in. Not sure whether I will swap it or not, but I think I might try again to adjust the seat.