Faults:

The only problem I had in 2 and 1/2 years of running this car was the common fault of the airbag warning light flashing. This is quickly solved by removing the connector below the front seats, and soldering the wires together, as the car was outside its warranty period (1yr) this cost £40.00 plus VAT, I would have done it myself had I known!

General Comments:

The Estate is a phenomenal car, extremely spacious, stylish and comfortable. It drove beautifully, easily cruising on the German highways. The LS was a special edition which included 6 CD auto-changer, pearlescent paint, and if I remember rightly, the electric windows and air con were also part of the package. My only problem was the rapid decline in fuel economy if the car was driven hard, but this is equal to all cars.

Faults:

Not faults with the car so far. It runs likes a dream!

General Comments:

Superb comfort, especially on motorways, fuel consumption superb (45-60mpg)

Faults:

Brake fluid low waring message kept appearing for no reason. Engine ran very erratic on tick over. Exhaust mid section needed to be replaced. And the nearside door hindge needed to be replaced.

General Comments:

I found that the brake fluid warning kept appearing for no reason which was a faulty sensor on the handbrake.

However, this was covered by warranty and was replaced by the main dealer.

The engine ran very erratic whilst ticking over.

After seven visits back to the main dealer, and at least six components changed including the engine management system and with a total bill of £1000. (which was covered by the warranty). The mechanics failed to find the fault and I was told I had to put up with it. But after extensive talks with the dealer, I managed to get them to exchange the car for another 406 GTX.

Although I had all these problems with this one car, I still rate the 406 highly for its styling, comfort and performance and would carry on buying this model.

Faults:

Spare key supplied by the seller was same as the original- they have to be different. This was replaced by a Dealer at a cost of £100 but this was paid for by the seller.

Air bag warning light kept coming on. This is a Peugeot known fault and they have issued a bulletin on corrective action. The fault is with the sensor plugs under each seat. The fix is to cut out the plug and solder the wires together (colour for colour) and insulate them. This does work.

When I picked the car up first of all, the battery was a bit flat so the seller used a booster- this blew the illumination lights on the radio display. Beware of this as the bulbs are not replaceable- only can be done by someone who's good with electronic soldering. Fortunately that me. It took me about an hour, but it was quicker than returning it to the seller.

The remote control arm for the stereo plays up, but not a life threatening thing.

I replaced the brake pads which the warning light had just started to come on, at 85000 miles. The pads were the originals so they had done a good service, were not badly priced and easy to do (I am a technician).

General Comments:

Despite the few niggling things the car is a joy to drive. It is quiet, comfortable and very roomy. A six footer would enjoy this car as the seat positioning caters for all (even my wife who's five foot tall).

For a big car its handling is superb.

Fuel economy both round town and on a long run is excellent. The diesel engine is a bit noisy on start up, but it quickly quietens down.

The cabin is extremely well soundproofed which adds to the feel of high quality. In high temperatures the air conditioning is first class and keeps you cool. It's nice and easy to control too.

Faults:

Mirror switch.

Seatbelt.

Rattling from the engine - dealer can't fix, Peugeot don't want to know. Apparently the HDI engines have assorted odd problems.

Weak handbrake.

General Comments:

Very comfortable, great stereo, drives and handles like a really tight new car. Great comfort.

Don't buy the HDI 90 version, it's gutless, very rev limited (above 3000rpm it dies), only gives 43 mpg on motorways.

Good family car. Of the type it's very good.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Totally reliable. Serviced only every 12k miles. 55mpg in normal driving.

Very quiet and refined. Not a boy racer car but a superb cruiser.

Recent facelift has modernised the looks. Well built.