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“I've had my Peugeot 406 1.8LX Rapier for 6 months now,...”

written by MattUK on 15/01/2004

Good Points
1. Always starts
2. No mechanical problems as yet
3. Fairly good handling

Bad Points
1. The most uncomfortable car I have ever driven
2. Sluggish and heavy, engine struggles on hills and in high gears
3. Bland interior, very poorly made
4. Generally disappointing

General Comments
I've had my Peugeot 406 1.8LX Rapier for 6 months now, and travelled over 15,000 miles. I'm convinced that I've done severe damage to my back and neck thanks to the appalling driver's seat; this has to be the most uncomfortable car ever designed. I now have permanent neck pains and pins and needles in my right leg. I've also heard similar complaints from other 406 drivers.



With a ride as uncomfortable as this, it's hard to find anything good to say about the car at all, although to be fair, the car starts without problems every time.



The underpowered 1.8 engine is useless at carting around the heavy 406 shell, and the engine is more than often audibly labouring where other cars would simply fly along. Constantly having to shift to lower gears makes for an irritating and jerky ride.



There are many more cars on the market that offer a better alternative to this car. Don't be persuaded by the low used prices, the 406 is an overall disaster.