Peugeot 806 Review (1995 to 2002)

Quick Summary

As a people carrier, the Peugeot 806/Citroen Synergie/Fiat Ulysse design probably makes more sense than its Ford/VW/SEAT rival. The sliding doors, for example, make it easier to get passengers in and out in tight shopping car parks and there are more interior nooks and crannies to store things in. It's also slightly more spacious.If all that appeals over the Ford/VW/SEAT's better driving experience, then the Peugeot interpretation is quite a good one to choose, if a little pricier on the used market than the Fiat.

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Models Covered:2.0, 1.9 turbo diesel, 2.0 HDi turbo diesel, 5, 7, 8 seats [Quiksilver, SL, SR, SV, LX, GLX, GTX , SLDT, SRDT, SVDT])

FAMILY FAVOURITE?

Buying an MPV is bewildering. All the main alternatives seem to look the same. Take Peugeot's 806.Most customers in this current MPV era have bought Ford Galaxys or that car's VW or SEAT clones; fine for the driving enthusiasts but in many ways not as practical as the Peugeot with its sliding side doors. The 806 too was cloned (Fiat's Ulysse and Citroen's Synergie are essentially the same car). It is, however, sometimes better specified than its stablemates – depending on the model you choose.
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History of the 806

The 806 was launched in October 1995 at around the same time as its stablemates from Citroen and Fiat, with mainstream models available in SL or SR forms. Five-seater customers had these two trim options while 7-seat buyers could also have the plusher SV. There was also an eight-seat SL. Under the bonnet, there was the choice of 2.0-litre petrol power or a 1.9-litre turbo diesel unit.Early in 1998, there were slight cosmetic revisions to give the car a smoother appearance but the engines remained unchanged. In December, trim levels were revised to LX and GLX levels and air conditioning became standard on all models. Late in 1999 Peugeot replaced the aging 1.9-litre turbo diesel with the 110bhp, two-litre Hdi engine and added a luxurious GTX trim level to the line-up. In Summer 2000, a special edition Quiksilver model was added to the range and the eight valve 2.0-litre petrol unit replaced with a 16v 2.0 engine. Automatic models got a 'Tiptronic'-style gearshift.
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Peugeot 806 Road Test

Under the bonnet, there's a choice of 2.0-litre petrol power or 1.9-litre and two-litre HDi (common rail) turbo diesel units. Just over 120bhp takes the petrol versions to 60 in 13 seconds on the way to 110mph and you'll still average over 30mpg at the pumps. If, like most families, you opt for the 1.9 turbo diesel, then 35-40mpg should be possible on a regular basis.Bear in mind that the high centre of gravity means you can't throw the 806 around too much; if you want to do that in an MPV, buy a Ford Galaxy/VW Sharan/SEAT Alhambra. Nevertheless, despite the Peugeot's van-like origins, handling is surprisingly good.
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Buying a Peugeot 806

Not much goes wrong. As with all MPVs, you'll need to watch for damage to the interior trim – scratches, cracks and so on. Many 806s will have had hard use. Watch out too for parking bumps and scrapes from drivers unused to the car's size. Check for uneven front tyre wear.There may be possible electrical faults. Plus, look for worn or sticking runners on the sliding doors.
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Peugeot 806 Typical Pricing

Lets begin with petrol models. Prices start at around £3,400 for a five-seat SL on a 95N-plate with more typical 97P and 98S cars between £4,100 and £6,150. The eight-seat SL ranges from £4,200 to £5,300, while the plushest seven-seat SV ranges from £5,025 to £6,325. The mainstream seven-seat SR/LX starts at £3,900 for the first N-platers, while more typical later cars cost between £4,525 and £6,000.If you want a turbo 4,400 and £5,700. The eight-seat SLDT starts at £3,900 (later cars between £4,500 and £5,650). The seven-seat SRDT/GLXTD ranges from £4,725 to £6,500 while the plushest seven-seat SVDT/GTXTD ranges from £5,300 to £6,725.
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Peugeot 806 Parts

(based on a 1997 806 1.9TD ex Vat) A clutch assembly is around £200, a radiator (on air-conditioned cars) £140, front brake pads £60, rear pads £40, a starter motor £175 and an alternator around £245.
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