Hi,
Bought a 406 2.0 HDi LX (110) Estate as a daily runner while I continue work on a Landy rebuild.
Surprised at how good the motor is; will be looking to do some mods to help the engine breathe and probably a little remap.
Already had a look round the forum, looks awesome for troubleshooting which I'll no doubt, need. Thanks to the admin for keeping this resource rolling into the naughties!
Squuash
Hi to all
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Doggy
- Mod with a 2.2 HDi, De-Fapped!
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Re: Hi to all
Hi & welcome aboard. 
The humble 406 manages to surprise, even a couple of decades on.
The humble 406 manages to surprise, even a couple of decades on.
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
Re: Hi to all
Yeah no kidding.
Previous/other cars include:
1973 Land Rover Lightweight (bored out 2.5 Petty) (garaged)
1997 Peugeot 405 1.9 NA (I think it was a 1.9....) (scrapyard heaven after 300k)
1998 Land Rover Defender 110 300TDI County (rebuild in progress)
2005-built Bowler Tomcat (custom) 200TDI (garaged)
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Ed. (sold)
2014 VW Golf 1.6TD (missuses car)
Have to say, as an all-round workhorse that cost just under £300 I'm struggling to find any major downsides.
Sure, the engine breathing could be better, and there's a spot of oil or two on the interior cloth, and the radio connectors need some TLC; but for £300.......
And considering it's rust free, is cheap to insure, offers incredible fuel economy....and my personal favorite: little to no threat of someone stealing/breaking into your car!
I'm sold on it.
Hope I get to contribute to the community on here.
Squuash
Previous/other cars include:
1973 Land Rover Lightweight (bored out 2.5 Petty) (garaged)
1997 Peugeot 405 1.9 NA (I think it was a 1.9....) (scrapyard heaven after 300k)
1998 Land Rover Defender 110 300TDI County (rebuild in progress)
2005-built Bowler Tomcat (custom) 200TDI (garaged)
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Ed. (sold)
2014 VW Golf 1.6TD (missuses car)
Have to say, as an all-round workhorse that cost just under £300 I'm struggling to find any major downsides.
Sure, the engine breathing could be better, and there's a spot of oil or two on the interior cloth, and the radio connectors need some TLC; but for £300.......
And considering it's rust free, is cheap to insure, offers incredible fuel economy....and my personal favorite: little to no threat of someone stealing/breaking into your car! I'm sold on it.
Hope I get to contribute to the community on here.
Squuash
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GingerMagic
- 3.0 24v
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Re: Hi to all
Hi, welcome ( a bit belated, sorry )
The 406 is a cracking motor, such a good car for so little money and underrated by many drivers of German blandness...
I have kept my 406's going for little outlay and doing jobs myself because of all the information and kindness here on the forum - I'm sure you can also benefit from us lot too...
The 406 is a cracking motor, such a good car for so little money and underrated by many drivers of German blandness...
I have kept my 406's going for little outlay and doing jobs myself because of all the information and kindness here on the forum - I'm sure you can also benefit from us lot too...
2003 2.2hdi estate - mine
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
Re: Hi to all
Welcome to the forum
My last 406 Hdi has covered 246,000 miles, I have done over 60k of that and its been virtually trouble free, wonderful engines, almost bomb proof. Its now off the road with and electronic problem, I stopped using it for a while and it got damp, still trying to solve the problem but am not to confident.
Providing you don't get that trouble I reckon they represent the best value for money of any second hand car on the market today.
Peter
My last 406 Hdi has covered 246,000 miles, I have done over 60k of that and its been virtually trouble free, wonderful engines, almost bomb proof. Its now off the road with and electronic problem, I stopped using it for a while and it got damp, still trying to solve the problem but am not to confident.
Providing you don't get that trouble I reckon they represent the best value for money of any second hand car on the market today.
Peter