Buying a 406 any tips?

Unread post by **maddave** » 30 May 2007, 10:44

Hi, I used to have a pug 405 and it was the best car I ever had! Unfortunately the gear box died so I sold it on. I have a Seat Leon at the minute but I need to sell it to help fund a flat purchase. I therefore need a cheap run around so thinking of getting a 406.

I only have a grand to spend so whats the most 406 I can get for this money and anything I should look out for? I will be commuting and doing some motorway driving so thinking a diesel will be more economical.

Ah.... its good to be back on these forums!

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 30 May 2007, 12:29

Welcome back!

If you had a 405 then with a 406 much the same applies overall. The rear suspension is a bit different and bushes can wear I believe.

A grand should get you a decent diesel but you may like to consider a Xantia perhaps? A grand will get you much more Xantia than 406. It really depends if you can live with the higher maintenance demands of a Xantia though.

djheath · Unread post by **djheath** » 03 Jun 2007, 20:08

For some reason my login has locked me out, so I am now reregistered under Djheath.

Thanks for the reply. I think I will go with the 406 rather than the Xantia. I feel I need a car that wont need regular work to keep it on the road, so costs are kept low.

Thanks for the help.

David.

lanciak69 · Unread post by **lanciak69** » 03 Jun 2007, 21:07

same thing happened to me locked me out said baned from forum but when i hit login it lets me in strange

fastandfurryous · Unread post by **fastandfurryous** » 03 Jun 2007, 22:41

Alternatively, buy another 405. A grand will buy you the best 405 TD there is, and still leave you enough to tax and insure it for the year (maybe).

405's are definitely easier and cheaper to work on than 406's.