Hi Chaps,
I had an unfortunate coming together with the back of a 205 GTi with my 405 GTDT - I managed to put it 'beyond economic repair' ... Ho hum ... all my fault but at least I'm fully comp. and managed to get a good valuation on the 405.
Anyhow, looking at replacing it and looking at the 406. Wondering about the 2.2 HDi as it seems there are more of them about with low mileages. Anyone got anything to say about these beasts? Reliability, economy etc?
Cheers
406 2.2 HDi?
Moderator: RichardW
My Dad is on his 2nd 406 HDI est.The 1st 1 was a 90bhp GLX X reg(not a 2.2).He had this for just over 3 yrs with no probs at all.Nothing went wrong in the 80k+ miles.He liked it so much that when it came to be replaced he got another 1.An 03 110bhp HDI SE.So far after 2 yrs & 40k no probs at all.
After driving both cars,the 110bhp goes really well.I have used it to tow our heavy caravan when mine was off the road.There was no shortage of power,it pulled really strongly.That was the 2.0 110 HDI.I like to think that the 2.2 would fly with its 136bhp!
I had the use of it in the summer for a few weeks,& it averaged 50mpg in mixed driving,sometimes a bit fast! I woild expect the 2.2 would be about 5 or so mpg down on that.I found the ride a bit harsh(but i have a Xantia)& the car has 16"alloys with 55 profile tyres,so that did`nt help.But it was relaxing to drive,with plenty of room for me at 6ft 3in.I`ve been looking at 2.2`s as well,thinking of buying one.I think all are GTX`s,& the top of the range Executives with full leather.His SE has a very good level of std kit,a/c,elec every thing ,sat nav,half leather, etc.
I know the 406 as a whole has done very bad in the new topgear survey,about 10 places from the bottom!But i take these surveys with a pince of salt.My Dads very happy with his,& i certainly would consider getting one.
Sorry i rambled on,but hope it helps.
After driving both cars,the 110bhp goes really well.I have used it to tow our heavy caravan when mine was off the road.There was no shortage of power,it pulled really strongly.That was the 2.0 110 HDI.I like to think that the 2.2 would fly with its 136bhp!
I had the use of it in the summer for a few weeks,& it averaged 50mpg in mixed driving,sometimes a bit fast! I woild expect the 2.2 would be about 5 or so mpg down on that.I found the ride a bit harsh(but i have a Xantia)& the car has 16"alloys with 55 profile tyres,so that did`nt help.But it was relaxing to drive,with plenty of room for me at 6ft 3in.I`ve been looking at 2.2`s as well,thinking of buying one.I think all are GTX`s,& the top of the range Executives with full leather.His SE has a very good level of std kit,a/c,elec every thing ,sat nav,half leather, etc.I know the 406 as a whole has done very bad in the new topgear survey,about 10 places from the bottom!But i take these surveys with a pince of salt.My Dads very happy with his,& i certainly would consider getting one.
Sorry i rambled on,but hope it helps.
53`406 est SE Hdi 140,110k
Old 2.2 HDI,136BHP & 232 lbft torque,new 2.0 HDI,138 BHP &236 lbft torque.Old 2.0 HDI 110 bhp & 188 lbft torque.
You woild certainly have a larger range of cars if you went for the 2.0 110bhp 406.It seemed that that was the most popular.You could then have it "black boxed",or chiped etc to 130-140+bhp,with about 220+ lbft.Theres loads of companys that can do that,or DIY.Would cost around £350+.You would then have the same power as a 2.2 HDI.
You woild certainly have a larger range of cars if you went for the 2.0 110bhp 406.It seemed that that was the most popular.You could then have it "black boxed",or chiped etc to 130-140+bhp,with about 220+ lbft.Theres loads of companys that can do that,or DIY.Would cost around £350+.You would then have the same power as a 2.2 HDI.
53`406 est SE Hdi 140,110k
Heres a list of most of them here http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... php?t=4175
I think some of them plug into the diognostic port on later cars.Some are connected under the bonnet.It all depends on what you want.Most will boost power & torque by at least 20bhp/20lbft.Sometimes as much as 50bhp.I had my Xantia boosted on the fuel pump(mechanical) a few yrs ago now.Made quite a difference.I would certainly have a diesel done again.
I read in the paper yesterday that Vauxhall are working on a high performance version of their/Saabs 1.9 CDTI 150 BHP,to produce 210bhp!!! for a VXR Vectra & Astra.Turbo Diesels have come a long way.
I think some of them plug into the diognostic port on later cars.Some are connected under the bonnet.It all depends on what you want.Most will boost power & torque by at least 20bhp/20lbft.Sometimes as much as 50bhp.I had my Xantia boosted on the fuel pump(mechanical) a few yrs ago now.Made quite a difference.I would certainly have a diesel done again.
I read in the paper yesterday that Vauxhall are working on a high performance version of their/Saabs 1.9 CDTI 150 BHP,to produce 210bhp!!!
for a VXR Vectra & Astra.Turbo Diesels have come a long way.53`406 est SE Hdi 140,110k