1996 Peugeot 406 LX review from UK and Ireland

The Petrol gauge can sometimes have a mid of its own. However, if I tap it it will show the correct level again. I find this happens most often when I have the heating or lights on, as it gets pretty hot behind the dashboard.

One of the timer belt wheels groans in wet weather. I've tried to oil it, but its tight quarters and difficult to get at.

Catalytic converter gave up (original one from manufacture of car) at 156k miles.. I think I hit it off of a speed bump when my car was fully loaded though.

Front door sill seal rubber on both sides have half detached from their mounts. Can be raked off with a foot upon exiting the car. Closing the door re seats them however... no leaks or such.

At 158k miles I really cannot complain. I do a 50mile round trip commute every weekday and can sometimes clock up to 200 miles at the weekend, so she's a bit of a workhorse.

I took the car to the continent and drove for 8 hours at an average of 90 mph non stop. I used 3 quarters of a full tank of petrol and had no problems... all with 140k on the clock at the time. I then did the same coming home... but then the car was loaded to bursting with luggage and 1 passenger. Only used marginally more petrol, but I got home from deepest Germany to Scotland on one tank of fuel. Now tell me that's not excellent fuel economy!

I must also add, I had a minor bump in heavy traffic that was deformed the bonnet slightly (pushed the front valance back by an inch or so)... that was 2 years ago.. it's still dented but it's not affecting the car one bit. Okay, it's tricky closing the bonnet when I've had it open.. but once closed its solid.

Coil Pack was replaced a week ago, I could swear there is more power from the engine now. I'm reaching 80 on the motorways a lot quicker.

I love this car. As soon as I have the ability to get a new one... its going to be another 406!