1999 Peugeot 206 GTI review from UK and Ireland
"Fast, but very badly built and backed up by dealers"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car was on order for six weeks, but the sports pack still hadn't arrived when I eventually found out the car was in stock.
The piece of plastic that runs between the headlights was a different shade to the rest of the car.
The locking wheel nuts had not been fitted.
There was a rattle coming from around the exhaust after about 100 miles. This was rectified by the dealer and I was told it was a loose shock absorber.
The central locking is now playing up at 10,000 miles and I am unable to lock the car at all, even from the inside or with the key. I have tried to book it in with the dealer but have been told the next appointment is not for a week, even though I am unable to lock the car. I tried another dealer but was told exactly the same thing.
General comments?
Other than all the faults, the car is quite nice to drive, very fast and even economical if you don't push it.
The interior feels very cheap but the general shape of the interior and exterior is attractive.
After all the faults I will never buy a Peugeot again and wouldn't recommend one to my friends.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 10800 miles |
| Previous car | Renault Clio |
| Date of Entry | 18th January, 2001 |