2000 Peugeot 406 Executive Estate review from UK and Ireland
"Shoddy and a huge disappointment"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New instrument cluster needed from new.
Automatic gearbox failure at 4,000 miles.
Cruise control stopped working at 8,000 miles.
Engine overheating at 9,500 miles.
Trim on rear window had to be replaced (coming adrift) and rubber seal at bottom of drivers door replaced because of ripping.
Poor build quality generally.
General comments?
My car was imported from Holland and has been a nightmare. It's been off the road for 17 days so far in the first 3 and a half months since new. Local service agents don't seem to be concerned and Peugeot UK don't want to know about problems because the car was imported. Peugeot UK and local dealer content to satisfy warranty work but nothing else as regards problems. Good handling but poor build quality.
Comfort poor and no lumbar support in an executive model is surprising.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 10000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault Laguna Estate |
| Date of Entry | 30th July, 2000 |