Pug 508s

[Bailes1992]

I thought the V6 was a 4 speed also?

[scotty73]

Lozz, you were looking for a car with an autobox - the 2.2 HDi Coupe never came with one; they're all manuals. Same with the 2.2 petrol; no autobox available.

If I were you I'd avoid the 2l model and go for the later-model V6 auto - ES9J4S engine and the ZF gearbox (the 2.0 autos all came with PSA's own AL4 autobox which isn't as good).

This one is the full SE model (leather interior, all the toys), and has just had its cambelt changed 1000 miles ago:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271106383439

Good mileage for a 10 year old car.... Can't afford the petrol maybe?

[highlander]

I thought the V6 was a 4 speed also?

Yes, the ZF 4HP20 is a 4-speed gearbox - but it is apparently a bit sportier, and seems to be a stronger, better-made box than the PSA AL4.

I've never driven an auto myself, but the guys in the Coupe club seem to agree that the ZF box is a better component; I know Tatsfield likes to mention how good the ZF box is, especially when coupled to the later V6 engine (he has two V6 autos, an ES9J4 and and ES9J4S).

[highlander]

Can't afford the petrol maybe?

Apparently the ES9J4S doesn't get much worse mileage than the 2.2 EW12J4 petrol engine (though the autobox version will have a higher fuel burn than the manual). The road tax on them is exactly the same too (£270 per year), and the insurance costs won't be all that different. I am actually starting to regret not holding out for a V6 (though the cambelt costs are significantly higher - hence why I found one for Lozz that had already had that work done recently).

[scotty73]

Can't afford the petrol maybe?

Apparently the ES9J4S doesn't get much worse mileage than the 2.2 EW12J4 petrol engine (though the autobox version will have a higher fuel burn than the manual). The road tax on them is exactly the same too (£270 per year), and the insurance costs won't be all that different. I am actually starting to regret not holding out for a V6 (though the cambelt costs are significantly higher - hence why I found one for Lozz that had already had that work done recently).

Sounds a no brainer when you put it like that, 3.0ltr engine and i bet the sound is awesome throw the cd player in the bin it's not needed.

[lozz]

Lozz, you were looking for a car with an autobox - the 2.2 HDi Coupe never came with one; they're all manuals. Same with the 2.2 petrol; no autobox available.

If I were you I'd avoid the 2l model and go for the later-model V6 auto - ES9J4S engine and the ZF gearbox (the 2.0 autos all came with PSA's own AL4 autobox which isn't as good).

This one is the full SE model (leather interior, all the toys), and has just had its cambelt changed 1000 miles ago:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271106383439

nice but idont fancy a v6 mate,

id end up getting a ban,

[V6Exec]

The V6 is an awesome engine - I miss the push it gave at 4,000 rpm in 5th gear

[jonsowman]

Just seen this pop up on Autotrader, if I lived nearer I'd be extremely tempted:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... 234359765/

[highlander]

Granite Black with Amarante Red leather interior? Ohhhh mama, that's a cracker! And a steal at that price!

[jonsowman]

Gorgeous isn't it. If only it were closer to me, and I could afford it!

[Busman]

Granite Black with Amarante Red leather interior? Ohhhh mama, that's a cracker! And a steal at that price!

Checks the piggy bank in a hurry!

[scotty73]

Just seen this pop up on Autotrader, if I lived nearer I'd be extremely tempted:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... 234359765/

I think i just fell in love

[Bailes1992]

Keep seeing how cheap 406's are getting and wondering why I bought my Mondeo.
My Mondeo right now needs a major service (£100), two new year tyres (Goodyear efficient grips at £240 for two!) and two new timing belts (£480) ohhh and then there's the brakes that need changing! (£200)

[Doggy]

Just seen this pop up on Autotrader, if I lived nearer I'd be extremely tempted:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... 234359765/

Highish miles, not much room for the dogs, black is only for people who wash it twice a day, but otherwise pretty smucking fart.

On a serious note, I think it's not the cheapest age/mileage/spec/price balance I've seen. Remember one guy who brought round an immaculate 52 plate 80,000 miler coupe for a remap/defap last summer - said he'd paid £1200 for it. We went for a test drive & it was smooth as silk and entirely rattle free. He may well have bought it with an obvious FAP problem, (which I did with 'Nitric'). Don't let it put you off - they ALL have the problem, it's when, not if.

[lozz]

Just seen this pop up on Autotrader, if I lived nearer I'd be extremely tempted:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... 234359765/

Nice motor,
but the insurance is the killer, almost 2k Ft