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"4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30" (4muddyfeet) 07/13/2015 at 05:46 • Filed to: None

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I’ve been looking for a car to strip out and trailer-to-a-track for a week or two now. Stipulations are 180hp+ and sub £1000. Anyway I came across this V6 406 Coupe, it may be FWD but just look at it. Duurtlang was right all this time. Shame it’s 200 miles away, if it was on my doorstep I’d go and have a look, and probably clean her up and keep her :/

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pip bip - choose Corrour > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 07/13/2015 at 05:50

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roadtrip!

Autoeccentric > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 07/13/2015 at 05:52

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That V6 will be heavy on the ‘ol tyres. What about a Puma? There’s about 358 million of them on any selling platform....

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > pip bip - choose Corrour 07/13/2015 at 05:54

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I’d really prefer RWD or 4WD for track use. Honestly, I’d just end up keeping the Peugeot, and I don’t need another car on the road.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Autoeccentric 07/13/2015 at 06:04

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Ideally I would want RWD, but I seem to remember the old 1.7 in the Puma being really good to upgrade? I know theres still a few fans of them out there.

duurtlang > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 07/13/2015 at 06:14

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Duurtlang was right all this time.

This is what I like to hear. Seriously though, that car is insanely cheap. The UK market is an odd one. Having said that, I’m not a fan of the pealing clear coat.

Svend > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 07/13/2015 at 06:31

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I love this car. Beautiful lines and curves.

Probably one of the best looking Peugeot in the last 20 years.

Autoeccentric > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 07/13/2015 at 06:32

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With Richard Parry-Jones chassis tuning and Fiesta underpinnings, it has a very good reputation for feel and agility. A little down on power but this could be a good place to start:

http://passionford.com/forum/ford-pum…

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 07/13/2015 at 06:38

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Nice :) bit of a floppy chassis stock, but a strut-tower brace (I think they’re standard on the V6) has sorted out my mate’s one nicely. He’s been surprised by how well it handles too.

There’s a chap on his 406 forum that’s converting one to MR with a twin-turbo V6. Looks like an absolute monster...

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > duurtlang 07/13/2015 at 06:43

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At least it’s an easy fix if the underpinnings are all right. Two big flat panels to re-laquer? Simple! And you know I think you’ve always been right about the Coupé, don’t you? I still drool a bit over yours. The low cost is probably just due to age and cost to tax/insure. The need to put this on the road would make it a no go for me :(

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 07/13/2015 at 06:45

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That sounds like monies. Monies I haven’t got. How far away from Buckinghamshire are you...?

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Svend 07/13/2015 at 06:45

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Heartily agreed

duurtlang > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 07/13/2015 at 06:46

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Are they really that expensive to tax/insure in the UK? Even for someone past their early 20s? I pay less than €30 a month in insurance for mine (2.0), and I’ve only officially owned a car since 2010. I even have it registered with an LPG conversion, which to an insurance company means it’s a vehicle that’s going to be driven a lot.

Svend > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 07/13/2015 at 06:46

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Damn you. You’ve got me looking at Autotrader. Found a lovely RCR GT40 and a beautiful Holden SS.

I HOPE YOUR HAPPY NOW!!!!!

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > duurtlang 07/13/2015 at 06:54

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Actually because it’s pre-2001, the tax is only £230 p/a. After 2001 it would be in the £505 p/a tax bracket. Dodged a bullet there. Not sure about insurance, but I’ll be sure to check once I’ve finished worked. Goddamnit, I’m actually considering this.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Svend 07/13/2015 at 06:55

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Ha! Good luck with the rest of your day Svend!

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Fancy going halfies on a V6 406 Coupé by any chance?

Svend > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 07/13/2015 at 07:01

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Ye’, thanks. I’m supposed to be sleeping as I’ve another nightshift tonight. :(

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Sounds good. You buy it, I keep it. Sound good? Lol.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 07/13/2015 at 07:01

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We’re down by east grinstead, about halfway between London and Brighton :)

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 07/13/2015 at 07:07

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That’s about 80 miles away. Plrase go see it for me??? There are times when I envy you southern softies. Mainly because of your vehicle density because of your population density, which curiously is the same reason that I don’t envy you.

davedave1111 > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 07/13/2015 at 07:33

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Oh, that’s not too far from me. Want to buy my E30 instead? It would need a turbo or something to make 180bhp, though.

Alternatively, if it’s for trackday use, have you seen the price of RX-8s? I think they’re all £500+ a year for road tax, so for track-only, they’re insanely cheap.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > davedave1111 07/13/2015 at 08:32

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The only problem I have with cheap auto Bavaria is the rust/structural issues, how does yours look underneath? Peugeots of this era happen to have absolutely superb rust resistance. An RX8 always seemed more trouble than it’s worth, but I suppose if I get the right motor she’d be a good track attacker.

davedave1111 > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 07/13/2015 at 08:41

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Ad’s here if you want to have a look:

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?na…

No significant rust as far as I know - one of the jacking points is a bit crumbly, but generally seems solid.

Take the price as being very flexible, especially if the car’s going to stay on Oppo.

As far as RX-8s go, I understand that the apex seal problem isn’t as much of a problem as people make out - you may have to rebuild an engine every few years, but it’s not actually that big a job. And they’re so unbelievably cheap...

Also stupid-cheap at the moment are Alfa GTs, but while beautiful, they’re not exactly trackday material.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 07/13/2015 at 09:07

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I’d love to, but I can’t say when I’d be able to. I’ve got a million things I need to do over the next month or so :S sorry

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 07/13/2015 at 10:53

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I’m tired of your inability to commit to our relationship. I’m sorry to tell you like this, but we’re over.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > davedave1111 07/13/2015 at 10:55

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I can’t access it, it’s restricted for now, but I’ll join tonight and have a look-see

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 07/13/2015 at 11:17

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Don’t leave me, I can change ;)

duurtlang > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 07/13/2015 at 11:35

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What kind of car are you looking for? If it’s a nimble hot hatch, this isn’t it. If it’s a sporty GT, a great highway cruiser, this is it.

Schaefft > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 07/13/2015 at 12:58

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There was one for way under a grand on gumtree not too far from here I believe just a few days ago. Just browse gumtree for cars under 1500£ and pick larger engine sizes. There are great deals on there every day. Or don’t, in case I am interested in that particular car. :p

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > duurtlang 07/13/2015 at 13:10

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Just something fun to chuck around on a track and not care about too much when I inevitably bin it into a corner. I’m aware the Coupé isn’t the right choice, but for that price it’s just so tempting.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Schaefft 07/13/2015 at 13:11

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I will send you everything I find for pre-approval!

Schaefft > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 07/13/2015 at 13:51

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Haha yeah. Well, I’d be happy to help you if you are planning to look at a few cars, probably helps to have an extra pair of eyes and two drivers. Also the only thing that keeps me from bankruptcy by buying cars is getting other people to buy them. Also #2: did you ever send me your phone number?

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Schaefft 07/13/2015 at 14:02

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