~~**~~ Peugeot 206 S 1.1. 3DR~~**~~
First of all let me explain something - I've not got a clue about cars and the lingo that is unfortunately synonymous with them, however, I do feel I'm qualified enough to talk about comfort, driveabilityness and whether the free mats were worth arguing ... Read review
Advantages: Looks, comfort, price Disadvantages: None in particular
~~**~~ Peugeot 206 S 1.1. 3DR~~**~~
First of all let me explain something - I've not got a clue about cars and the lingo that is unfortunately synonymous with them, however, I do feel I'm qualified enough to talk about comfort, driveabilityness and whether the free mats were worth arguing for.
In the beginning I had a mini (a real mini) that was my pride and joy. A hand-me-down from granny who unfortunately decided to ... ...smelt - score one to Peugeot but a bit of slap for me for not spraying air freshener around after having wet dog in the boot - which by the way is roomy enough to put 3 Labradors, or by putting the seats down, a table and 4 chairs - bargain. My back seat is currently filled with rubbish but should a person want to sit there comfortably, they could - if only I had enough friends to use the back seats.
First of all let me explain something - I've not got a clue about cars and the lingo that is unfortunately synonymous with them, however, I do feel I'm qualified enough to talk about comfort, driveabilityness and whether the free mats were worth arguing for.
In the beginning I had a mini (a real mini) that was my pride and joy. A hand-me-down from granny who unfortunately decided to purchase it unbelievably in diarrhoea colour hence it was known as the Poomobile and the whole of the county recognised her - it was great. Regrettably, her floor fell through and she went to the great scrapheap in the sky. After a period of mourning, I had a number of small cars after that - fiesta (fell apart), 106 (brother drove it into a tree), yaris (god I hated that car) and another mini that was the death of my bank balance - two grand out of pocket, the parents stepped in and announced they were going to get me a decent car that wouldn't have me ringing to ask for the AA's number yet again (who by the way are fantastic).
After much debate about whether to buy brand new and get free insurance blah blah blah we went with second hand but not too old and from what mother announced was a 'reputable dealer' and definitely not ebay. Henceforth, with the premise of a vaguely free car (paying parents back rarely occurs though dammit he made me set up a DD), I dragged them through every dealership in the North West. I decided on the 206 after a meagre test-drive where I swung it round corners and tested the acceleration with aplomb to announce once safely back that it's a nippy bugger and I'd like it please mummy and daddy x x We got a good deal on the crusty escort (oh yeah I had one of those at the time) and I blagged free mats too and a key ring. Yep I know how to drive a hard bargain. And that was that…
Pete is brilliant. Many vehicles that I've abused over the years have not come close to having a name but he's a star. I rag him through the country lanes and he's not keeled over yet. I'll now sum him up under important (to me) headings:
Durability: "Oo you should never buy a Peugeot, it'll never last" - why do people bestow you with this information after you've made the purchase? Well, ha, he's lasted til now. Ok, it's been 4 years since his birth and only 2 since I've adopted him from the mean lady who gave him away but there's no sign of rust and the things that I've had replaced are bulbs, an exhaust (idiots at Perry's dealership broke it) and 4 tyres (but I drive like a tit so I guess that's my fault). In my eyes he's lasted well so far.
Reliability: We've had the AA out twice - Perry's are muppets - first time powersteering fluid was all gone as they'd not connected it properly after servicing, and second cos Perry's had not connected pipe properly to radiator thingy after MOT (which was free after the servicing incident) and it overheated and flashed wildly at me. Touch wood, that's it. Mother thinks it's unreliable but that's not Pete's fault really.
Attractiveness: He's a stunner. 3 Door svelte black and a twinkle in his striking headlights - he certainly turns heads. Actually he doesn't because there are billions of 206s out there but I think it's a good looking car that I'm not ashamed to be seen in. I've got the S version which I believe means 'Super interior' - red and black inside - I like it but mother thinks it's garish, bless her.
Driveability: Apart from the mini, I've never had such an easy car to park. I can even do the reverse parallel thing which impresses passengers no end (my friends don't get out much). It's nippy so I can get past tractors and infuriating Sunday drivers but there's not much go in it for the motorway, however as he's regularly on the M6 I know he can hold his own at 90mph. He does all the bends with confidence throughout the Trough of Bowland and I love rallying him home from mother's house at night (she lives in the middle of nowhere, literally).
Comfort and Space: There's plenty of room for my big ol butt and I've driven him on a few 5 hour journeys only stopping for petrol (no leg cramps unlike the crappy Yaris). Also there's loads of room for passengers and their hand-bags - mother enjoyed our trip to the midlands in it with her only comment being that it smelt - score one to Peugeot but a bit of slap for me for not spraying air freshener around after having wet dog in the boot - which by the way is roomy enough to put 3 Labradors, or by putting the seats down, a table and 4 chairs - bargain. My back seat is currently filled with rubbish but should a person want to sit there comfortably, they could - if only I had enough friends to use the back seats.
Extras: There's a flip top bit in the front for a McDonalds fund and some weird little compartments in the centre armrest that are good for nowt. The glove compartment is fairly roomy but has no lock on it but the saving grace is the side pockets which are perfect for the Maccy Ds coke containers and cans of normal sizes but not bottles of pop. I'm not saying you should base the purchase of a 206 on this information alone but I do feel it's an important aspect! There's also a cigarette lighter - essential for Tomtom and ipod use alike. The stereo system it came with is fine - it's nowt exciting, it's just fine. As I recently found out, the spare wheel is one of those pants temporary ones but I suppose they're all now these on the more modern cars. Mine has remote locking, air con (like that's needed in this country) and electric windows - the switches for these are ridiculously positioned in the middle near the armrest so that when you and your passenger both want to put the windows down you touch hands and have that awkward moment when you want to say sorry but I'm not a lesbian and a dubious silence follows, however, the saving grace is that should you forget to put the window up when you've turned off the engine, you can still close them for a while after before opening the door. Wow, I hear you cry. Yes indeed, Wow.
Overall Pete with his 04 plate cost £5000 2 years ago. I hope he'll stay with me for a lot longer but if times get tight, at least I know he'll hold his value fairly well (apparently). His tank holds £40 but I dunno how many miles it does because I'm not that organised, when he's thirsty I put petrol in, when he's full I rejoice at not having to bother again for a few days. Hope this review has been of help - I feel I've covered the aspects important to me as a car buyer. Just remembered I had a metro too - not sure the demise that befell it but it can't have been a very memorable car! Yep, the 206 is so far the best car I've had and definitely the least embarrassing. I've given it 4 stars because I don't want to jinx it!
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It's not bad for insurance (Group 4 according to Peugeot website or 3 according to Ciao) making it cheap(ish) You can get Pete on ebay for £4295 - bargain. Peugeot made one of the Pope's armoured vehicles - told you they were durable. The 206 has consistently been the top seller in its class since 1998 - how exciting. The free mats were average.
Thanks for reading.
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Advantages: endless list of gadgets, responsive steering Disadvantages: badly distributed storage compartments
...up to about 115, despite Peugeot claiming a top speed of 110.
It's nippy and fast around town, corners like no other, and the TU1 59BHP engine is quite punchy. Especially 2nd gear, followed by 3rd. Its a bit wobbly at motorway speeds though, and if you're on an incline, then it will take you about an hour to get from 50 mph to 70 mph, and you'll find you have to use 4th gear. 3rd if the car is loaded up, which leads me on to the versatility of this ... ...the rear seats fold back completely, so you can use it as a van. Very useful for carrying stuff to and fro at the beginning / end of uni terms. The bit that annoys me, is that the boot lid (not the boot door!), if fitted correctly, will not allow the boot to close, and so you have to keep it loose, resting on the boot structure. Not sure if this very clear, and I appologize for my lack of knowledge when it comes to naming part of the boot.
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schwill 06.01.2009
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Advantages: Style, shape and gearbox Disadvantages: Lack of some extras
I bought my peugeot a year ago and havent looked back since. This car has had a bit of bad press recently what with the brake and engine problems some of the cars have experienced but i have found neither of these issues relevant to me.
As i only passed my test a year ago i dont have too much driving experience and therefore havent driven many different cars but the first thing i noticed about my peugeot was the ease of the gearbox. The stick almost ... ...easier! Its very easy to drive and the power steering help when turing corners and reversing. The pedals are not too close together, which sometimes occurs in other cars, and means that when your driving there no risk of accidently pressing the wrong pedal. The brakes are great and much help if you need to brake quickly for whatever reason.
The cd player and airconditioning are great little extras that make driving round more comfortable. As the ...
bec55 20.02.2005
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Advantages: Loads of parts available if anything goes wrong or if you need to add anything Disadvantages: Lacks power from the rather small 1.1 engine
For me, The Peugeot 206 is the perfect first car. I am an 18 year old male but not what many people would call a "boy racer". Now im going to be slightly biased aiming this at the young, first car market but its such a great little car its suitable for just about anyone.
Ive had my 206 verve for over a year now and nothing has gone wrong with it so far, nothing at all. For a first car, it honestly has everything. Firstly, it is usually assumed that ... ...a sport exhaust tip, small peugeot spoiler and alloy wheels and you can tell it is a young person's car because it looks great in the eyes of teenagers (and beyond) But it doesnt have to look that way there are different combinations of colour and additions to the car itself to give it a real personal feel.
Now to the actual driving and im not going to lie but obviously i havent had a lot of driving experience at my young age and don't have a lot ...
jlawrie11 28.08.2009
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Advantages: Cheap to run, easy to park, nippy engines, hold their value well Disadvantages: None found so far
...engine is the 1124 which Peugeot and Citroen have had in their cars since the year dot, and they remain as strong as ever. It starts first time every time, and runs so smoothly and quietly you don't have to turn your radio up loud to disguise the noise. Mine has only done 32500 miles since new, and has been regularly serviced, which is of course something to look out for when buying one. My mechanic boyfriend replaced the brake pads (the first change ... ...MOT with flying colours last month, so it will go on giving me great value for money for some time to come yet I hope.
My parents were very impressed with mine and bought a 1.4 on a 55 plate, which is also running fabulously. I will definitely buy another one when the time comes to change mine. ...
peugeotbabe 06.01.2007
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...the official top speed from Peugeot is 98 mph, but I myself have only had 85 out of it at a struggle. As of yet, we have had no problems with the engine (touch wood) having covered around 8000 miles.
Petrol Economy: The 206 seems to be let down by its fuel economy, with my mother and I sometimes putting around 60 pounds a week in for fuel, doing minimal trips with the longest being 15 miles away 3 times a week. I was very suprised at this.
Driveability: ... ...in for a service, the peugeot garage found a few problems including the cv joint, we thought there was something up when we heard a cracking noise every time we turned the wheel of the car, apparently this is a common fault, so I would watch out for this as we had to pay out 500 pounds for the service and for the work to be done. Recently the car also failed its first M.O.T on the steering rack costing 150 pounds with the cost of the M.O.T included. ...
EggheadCov 26.09.2008
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