"KirkyV" (KirkyV)
06/16/2014 at 05:08 • Filed to: Peugeot, 406 Coupe
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"KirkyV" (KirkyV)
06/16/2014 at 05:08 • Filed to: Peugeot, 406 Coupe | 0
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I've always liked these, but to see one, in person, in that colour? AutoTrader got a few extra hits that night. (Hit expand for the full effect; Kinja's compressed the preview something fierce.)
GhostZ
> KirkyV
06/16/2014 at 05:15 |
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Autotrader, Craigslist, and Carmax are those dirty little places we go to live out a fantasy after seeing something arousing, but not wanting to cheat on our current car or commit to anything new. It's so we can pretend to spend a little time with that kinky V12 BMW 8-series before coming to our senses and going back to our reliable 4-cylinder sedans.
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KirkyV
> GhostZ
06/16/2014 at 05:34 |
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Ah, but you see, the car above can be had with a very sensible four-cylinder 2.0 litre petrol, or a still more sensible 2.2 diesel. The only thing keeping me from getting one as my next car is indecision...
(Oh, and this is Europe, so it's four-cylinder hatches we go running back to.)
duurtlang
> KirkyV
06/16/2014 at 06:10 |
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You should take one for a test drive. I'll promise you it's very different than a 106, it's a GT and very clearly not a hot hatch; too heavy and the wheel base is too long. Given my recent long distance trips across Europe I couldn't be happier though. Well, a sixt gear would be welcome. Besides it being a large car with only two doors it can be a relatively rational choice. But anyway, it's not for everyone.
BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
> KirkyV
06/16/2014 at 06:33 |
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My mate's got the 2.2l TD. He's remapped it and it goes like a stabbed rat. Annoyingly, I think it might be a little quicker than my Alfa in a straight line, and it returns silly-high mpg.
Time for a 3.0l for the 156 methinks.
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BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
> duurtlang
06/16/2014 at 06:35 |
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Apparently the Citroen C6, and some C5s had 6-speed 'boxes that bolt straight up to 406 engines. I wouldn't advocate chopping up a C6 to get one, but C5s are fair game if you can find one :)
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KirkyV
> duurtlang
06/16/2014 at 06:37 |
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Its GT-ness is the primary source of my indecision; I adore the looks, and welcome the idea of a cabin that's actually pleasant to sit in, but I know I'd miss the agility of my 106, and the versatility of its hatch. My other front-runner for its replacement is a Saxo VTR, which I suppose goes to show just how unsure I am of what I actually want out of my next car.
I'd love to test drive one, but because of the UK's insurance system, the only easy way to do so is through a used-car dealer, and all the examples near me are being sold by individuals.
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duurtlang
> BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
06/16/2014 at 06:55 |
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It depends on the engine I'd guess. I've got the later (1999+?) 2.0 4 cylinder.
If I ever need clutch work I'll surely look at potential gearbox swaps. I've beem driving on the German Autobahn frequently recently, and one thing that's holding me back are the high revs. 5k at 160 km/h. It's not good for the noise, fuel economy and I doubt durability benefits either. The high revs make the car seem quicker, but you can always downshift with a 6 speed.
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duurtlang
> KirkyV
06/16/2014 at 07:02 |
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You can't test drive one on the insurance of the seller? Weird. Anyway, while a hatch is more practical the rear seats do fold down. An added bonus is that it seats 4 in comfort.
Agile it is not, at least not compared to a 106. I considered my mk2 Golf with manual steering more entertaining over small roundabouts and the like. That said, overal I prefer to drive my 406 coupe over my mk2 Golf and my 325i Touring.
Cé hé sin
> duurtlang
06/16/2014 at 09:44 |
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Most people's insurance covers the driving of other cars but maybe the UK is different. I couldn't see a private seller covering the buyer - certainly I wouldn't.