Coming back to a 406 (again!!!!)

[lofty]

Hiya folks, not been on here in a while, well, since i sold my last trusty D9 rapier hdi estate anyway.

Been away from 406's for about 12months now (still got the lusty 306 gti on the go) so i thought i'd pop in and say hi.

Im shortly going to be back in the market for another 406 hdi, prefferably an early D9 (without the comms2000 issues) and ideally a 110bhp version, much the same as my old diablo red one i had. Reason for this is i'm looking at opting out of the company car scheme and running my own car again.

Ive looked at others, but the fact that i've had such a good experience with my last 3 406's means i cant find anything to better it, at the budget ive got.

So, has anything changed in the world of 406's then??

[HimBigChief]

So, has anything changed in the world of 406's then??

Nope, still as gremlin prone and underrated as always...

[rwb]

From March 2001 (51-plate) road tax is £130 instead of £210, which pays for a COM2000 after two years.

[lofty]

From March 2001 (51-plate) road tax is £130 instead of £210, which pays for a COM2000 after two years.

Valid point!!!! All of my previous hdi's have been pre 51 reg.

** scuttles off to widen the search **

[rwb]

I think its possible to get a pre-COM2000 on a 51-plate.

Personally, I'd be after a late 110 in a good trim level (GLX, GTX, Exec) and with sat-nav (because the trip computer is better and its an amusing toy).
Or an Exec trim XUD to run on veg

[FarmerPug]

also another great thing about the com2000 is the find me home lights.
and the trip computer is definatley better on sat nav cars (as long as the display hasnt lost lines).

[lozz]

Hi lofty,
what 406 you after saloon or estate ?
you can have my saloon cheap if you want it, its not a Modern one but its in excellent condition,
just had £500 spent on it in Repairs,

if iwas to get back what ive spent on it in Repairs iwouid let it go ,

its a 110 hdi saloon in wicked red Re:mapped , Lx but as now got Rappier interior, and alloys,
5mth tax and mot,

[Doggy]

Probably gonna regret saying this, but I've had no COM2000 issues in 3 years / 50k plus miles.

When I was car hunting, I found one wonky COM2000 and two cases of 'spontaneous indicatoritis' infected older 406's.

[rwb]

I've got a 2002 GLX with sat-nav
Its a 90 though
And its a bit tatty

People seem to be asking upward of £1500 for tidy 2003+ ones which seems rather OTT to me.



Ditto doggy. I can't indicate left on hot days, but its gone through the MOT like that three times now. The next MOT is due next month...

[lofty]

Thanks for the offer of the two cars guys, not for me im afraid.

Im trying to view one locally in Diablo red with the beige interior (never had a light coloured interiorin one yet) one night this week.

[FarmerPug]

biege (or cream as i call mine it sounds nicer ) its really nice colour of interior especially with the doorcard lights. Although its easy dirtied, are you getting leather seats at least they can be cleaned easier than beige fabric.