Just purchased my first 406 estate, to be used as a work horse really.
2000 w 1.8lx estate with 156k on clock.
Are these petrol engines good for the mileage?
Just got my hands on a mint 406 estate
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Re: Just got my hands on a mint 406 estate
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If it's regularly serviced you'll probably see 300K+, check when the timing belt was changed though!
If it's regularly serviced you'll probably see 300K+, check when the timing belt was changed though!
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
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1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
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Re: Just got my hands on a mint 406 estate
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2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
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Re: Just got my hands on a mint 406 estate
The 406 petrol engine is quite a surprising well kept secret beavering away without any fuss, and never really giving any trouble. High mileages are easily achieved, it's not the most powerfull the 1.8 but driven steadily you should get over 30 mpg.
To be honest it'll be a far easier owning experience than it's Diesel counterpart of the same age
To be honest it'll be a far easier owning experience than it's Diesel counterpart of the same age
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Re: Just got my hands on a mint 406 estate
Hello and welcome.
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Re: Just got my hands on a mint 406 estate
an dont i bloody know it!!! 12 months iv been catching the bus, as the fuel pump just gave up on me!!Welly wrote:To be honest it'll be a far easier owning experience than it's Diesel counterpart of the same age
The answers no!
Now whats the question?
Now whats the question?