Is this 406 worth a punt
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Re: Is this 406 worth a punt
i can do most work myself with my boys. you tube is a good allie when things break. i fancy the softer ride but a 406 is a lovely ride aswell.
Re: Is this 406 worth a punt
here is a c5 local to me http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331844362179? ... EBIDX%3AIT
mot history a little worrying though with misting on suspension
mot history a little worrying though with misting on suspension
Re: Is this 406 worth a punt
I think the 406 is an ideal combination of comfort and handling but the C5 is softer and roomier. I would buy one privately unless the garage will give a guarantee - which is unlikely, if it sounds and drives OK it probably is.
The first thing to look at is the rear tyres, are they worn evenly or on the inner edge, the latter indicates worn radius arm bearings, sometimes you can actually see the arms leaning, creaks, groans and bangs from the rear can also indicate clapped out bearings.
Also check for excessive pressure in the cooling system and any evidence of coolant on the top of the header tank, head gaskets last much longer on these then on the XUD but they can still go.
Peter
Have a look here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw= ... sacat=9800
The first thing to look at is the rear tyres, are they worn evenly or on the inner edge, the latter indicates worn radius arm bearings, sometimes you can actually see the arms leaning, creaks, groans and bangs from the rear can also indicate clapped out bearings.
Also check for excessive pressure in the cooling system and any evidence of coolant on the top of the header tank, head gaskets last much longer on these then on the XUD but they can still go.
Peter
Have a look here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw= ... sacat=9800
Re: Is this 406 worth a punt
looked at a few c5's today and all were well past their best. ended up getting a Xsara Picasso hdi90hp exclusive. good history, clean mot history. even ice cold aircon. £650
it had a cambelt change in 2008 20000 miles ago so needs changing on age grounds. doesn't look much room around the engine, way less than in a 406
it had a cambelt change in 2008 20000 miles ago so needs changing on age grounds. doesn't look much room around the engine, way less than in a 406
Re: Is this 406 worth a punt
That doesn't sound a bad deal. Never changed a cambelt on one of those but done several 406s and my C5, you seem to spend more time removing the stuff to get to it than actually doing it. I wish you well with it anyway.
Peter
Peter