Peugeot 406 1.8 LX Rapier Reviews

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Average Ratings for Peugeot 406 1.8 LX Rapier

  • Performance2.2 stars
  • Practicality3.2 stars
  • Reliability3.8 stars
  • Value for Money2.8 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings2.5 stars
  • Overall Rating2.7 stars

8 Reviews For Peugeot 406 1.8 LX Rapier

  • Guest 23rd Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Good Points: handling, running, gas control, fuel economy (7 litres / 100 km - 1.8 DOHC, 16V), 11 years old without rust, relability, cheap maintanance (vw or audi 4x expenxive), good design.


    Bad Points: slow gearchanging, in the lower rpm (>3000 rpm) low performance.


    General comments: I drove more then 50 thousand miles till 3 years and i had to repair only weared things with the Peugeot 406 1.8 LX Rapier. The big general around 100 thousend miles cost only 120$ included work hours. So it's wery cheap form this car.

  • kingfisherblue71256 12th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have had over 30 cars since 1976 and this has to be the most comfortable as the seat is so adjustable, and I suffer with back and hip problems but have found this the best so far and I have had Vauxhalls, Fords, Volvo's, BMW, Mitsubishi, and Landrover and Fiats, so if you have pins and needles and cramp and neck problems you need to see a GP not another car.

  • Guest 3rd Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    My Peugeot 406 is twelve years old, in that time the only parts replaced have been tyres, brake pads and a timing belt at 70k. To be honest I think its been the best car I have owned. The cars handling and ride are both top notch. There is no rusting on any of the body panels.
    Everybody laughted when I bought the 406 but whos laughing now. Most people I know have owned at least three cars whilst I have owned this car.

  • Guest 19th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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    The Peugeot 406 looks nice and when going it runs nice, but to have spent over £600 in repairs over the last 8 months I honestly can't see how this car has anything good about it. They are expensive to run, juicy and expensive on tax and insurance. All the mod cons on mine barely work and with an 01 model you would expect a bit better from Peugeot on the whole.

  • Guest 12th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Had a 406 for 7 years, never broke down, always comfortable and reliable, drives as well now with 150k on the clock as it did with 15. I'd have another any time, but would go for a 2 litre or turbo diesel. The most comfortable car I've ever driven.

  • MattUK 15th Jan 2004

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    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, t ...

  • gillian Rank: 2nd Lieutenant 14th Jan 2004

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    I had the Peugeot 406 1.8LX Rapier for a weekend as a courtesy car. I drove it once and didn't get back in it as I felt so unsafe. The gear stick felt as if I was stirring soup, there was no power and when I stopped the car it seemed to rock like a see-saw. Why would anyone spend their hard earned wage on this?

  • Illuminatio Rank: Lance Corporal 16th Nov 2003

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    In the 3 years I have had this car, I have never found a comfortable driving position. I now have persistent pain in my right leg due to trapped nerves, and I get pains and pins & needles in both legs when I have been in the car for about 10 minutes - tough when my job means I have to spend many hours on the motorways.

    My neighbour have five cats. When she throws the empty cat food tins in the recycling bin every night, I hear the same sound that I hear when I close the boot lid of the 406. ...