Faults:

Broke the gear knob.

The car lives his own life (window wipers).

General Comments:

It's the perfect car for a driver who want a cheap, comfortable and sporty car. The comfort is so good and relaxing for this price class, that I'll be driving this for a long time.

I like a fast sprint or good reaction on the pedal, and the XS does so.

In my opinion, even better than a 206 GTI. Only the RC version of 206 is faster than the XS. BUT you lose the comfort and the car is really noisy; perfect for short roads or town sprints, but annoying for long drives on the highway... That's why I prefer the 206 XS as the best buy, if you want a comfortable buddy who drives you fast from A to B.

Faults:

Owned the car a year now, and have had the following:

- Rear bearings failure (replaced the whole rear axle with a scrap one).

- Speedometer failure (live with it isn't an MoT failure).

- ABS sensors; rear ones replaced (rust maybe?).

- Indicator stayed on. Took the steering column apart and blew it :)

- Goes through front tyres like Lady Gaga's outfits...

- Rattling exhaust manifold (live with it, keeps me awake in the mornings).

General Comments:

Fast and torquey in the mid range, but the low end power is poo.

I've not much experience with other GTi's to be fair, but I would say that value for money on a hot hatch, you can't go wrong. Just be prepared for a little DIY.

I think on high revs it will start beating other 8 valve cars, but the low end lets it down to be fair.

My advice: If you do get a 206 GTi, check the rear wheels for play, and listen carefully to the engine when running.

As for comfort; driving on motorways is painful!!

Faults:

Nothing major.

By the time I had it, the front passenger seat was unable to hold straight. Had to replace the seat frame.

Replaced A/C gas, central locking mechanism from the passenger side was gone, and I replaced it.

Sunroof deflector was not lowering when closed, as the springs were hardened, and couldn't replace them only, as the sunroof comes as a kit, and it is costly.

The lacquer paint from the roof was starting to peel, but that is because due to the direct sun we encounter during the summer.

General Comments:

I recommend this car for safety, reliability, comfort and economy! You'll find parts from around the corner!

The cabin is great and roomy, although it's a small hatchback!

Faults:

In 800 km...

- Flat tire.

- Bent wheels.

- Broken exhaust.

- Coolant fan.

- Suspension.

- Strange noise from shift linkage/shifter.

- Dead battery when car was driven and ran fine the past week.

- Oil/coolant changed.

- Car indicates left for no apparent reason.

- Trunk/boot won't close properly you have to slam it.

- Engine sputters on start up, when cold.

- Radio turned off when braking before the battery died.

- Leak from the transmission.

General Comments:

Turn-in handling is great, especially with the new Toyo T1R tires, economy is great.

This has been the 2nd most unreliable car I've ever owned, almost worse than my LPG 1984 Volvo 740 GLE. I still own the Honda CR-X, and even though that car is 10 years older, and has 200,000 more Km on the chassis, it is much more reliable. I am trying to sell this Peugeot 206 for 2 months, and the worst part is nobody wants to buy it! I am only going to buy Honda's from now on.