HDi vs V6

Post by **Thunderbird** » 14 Dec 2004, 22:52

After a careful reflection, I decided I will go for the V6! [}:)] [:p]
406 V6, só se vive uma vez!
The problem now will be to find one in good condition.
Also, I must find a way to convince my wife... [;)]

paranoid · Post by **paranoid** » 14 Dec 2004, 23:06

Head says Hdi heart says V6 know the feeling well[}:)]

bernie · Post by **bernie** » 14 Dec 2004, 23:54

1968?

NiSk · Post by **NiSk** » 15 Dec 2004, 00:22

Almost, -69!
//NiSk

406 V6 · Post by **406 V6** » 15 Dec 2004, 15:48

Tbird, i know someone at Citroën taht might help.
BTW, Saldanha has a V6, though a C5 MKII, from the administrator.
Send me a mail patxi @ sapo.pt
Força!

drpau · Post by **drpau** » 24 May 2005, 23:14

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I'd always go for the V6, I know modern diesels are very good and much more economical, but they smell and sound awful, and I don't care much for the power delivery characteristics either.
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How about the smelly sulphur (egg) smell caused by the cat on a petrol engined car - I'd say thats a fair bit more smelly!!!!!

turbolag · Post by **turbolag** » 25 May 2005, 00:40

It all comes down to economy vs performance. If you want performance, then the V6. If you want economy, the HDi. If you want a bit of both, buy the HDi and remap it.

DoubleChevron · Post by **DoubleChevron** » 25 May 2005, 07:08

Buy the HDi, with the $$$$ saved on petrol you could buy a CX2500 GTi Turbo as a second car and really have some fun !!!!! (poor old HDi would sit in the shed and never get driven once the CX was there though).
seeya,
Shane L.

Chrispy · Post by **Chrispy** » 25 May 2005, 16:43

Coming from a BMW straight 6, which is almost the same, I can safely say the economy is a the biggest killer. Mine was only a 2.0 24v, so not too bad (30mpg on average)but below 3000rpm the car was as flat as a fart....no torque at all. On open roads it was great, and the noise it made was fantastic (especially on full chat at 6,500rpm). I do 75 miles a day though, and with it costing me a grand a year on insurance, and £50 a week on juice I got sick of being skint and bought the chez popper.
Round town it will annoy you as they're simply not torquey enough compared to a HDi which has all it's muscle around 2000rpm, not 5000rpm like in an N/A petrol.
Depends on what your priorities are to be honest. Economy, low down punch and hill climbing/ towing abilities demand a diesel. Open road performance, gorgeous sound and prescence require a V6.
I personally prefer the driving feel of a diesel, well, a tuned one anyway. When I bought the BMW I missed the low down torque so much as I had to push the car so much more to make it go, and when I did the fuel gauge took a nose dive. These days, traffic cops are so keen, you never really get chance to use the proper performace a petrol gives so you might as well have a weasel instead. Which would you rather do...sit at 80mph on the motorway in a V6 doing 25mpg, or the same in a HDi doing 40mpg? I know what choice I'd rather have. Save your pennies, buy a HDi and then spend the £££ you save on other hobbies.

ralph · Post by **ralph** » 25 May 2005, 17:09

I'm with you, Chrispy. With our traffic-choked roads I rekon a fast car would be completely frustrating.
Most fun car I had was a Seat Marbella 850. I was given it for free, and yes, it was terrible, but just keeping up with everyone else was a real test of skill.
So, forget V6 and HDi. Get a 2CV.