quick advice needed please

[sparkyp]

hi guys im an new member and possibly a new owner of my first pug but need quick advice to make my mind up
at the moment i own a 98 passat 20v turbo estate and have been offered a swap with an r reg peugoet 406 executive 2ltr turbo
i know nothing about these so any help would be great, if you were me would you swap

what do these cars do mpg roughly
how quick are they 0-60
how reliable are they

good points
badpoints

thanks for your help and quick response
regards mark

[mjb]

what do these cars do mpg roughly

10mpg 120+ mph
15mpg Cained in the countryside
22mpg Short urban trips
28mpg typical lane 3 motorway driving
45mpg 60mph motorway driving

how quick are they 0-60

about 7.5s iirc. Feels a lot slower than it is due to the soft suspension and seats

how reliable are they

IMMENSELY if not modified. They really didn't make that many with the XU10J2TE engine, but they probably come close to outnumbering the other petrol engines now The 406 was built to last!

good points

Exec trim is luxurious
Low maint
Galvanised body, so won't rust
Cheap parts - VAG prices are horrific in comparison (I've just got myself a Mk4 golf, so I know!)
Easy maintenance and repair in most cases - it's a surprisingly simple car
The estate is a lovely car
This forum!

badpoints

Economy can be an issue if driven hard
SRI trim is godawful
Feels slow due to the comfort level
The saloon is pretty average

[teamster1975]

The saloon is pretty average

Not true at all young man!

[highlander]

The saloon rocks - maybe not as much as the coupe, but it's a stylish motor when unmodified.

Add the boot lid spoiler and a set of shiny alloys, and ensure your paint work is clean and there's no trim missing, and the saloon is a really attractive sporty-looking car (especially the D9, in my opinion)

I am still waiting for a nice day so I can A) clean my 406 and B) take some photos of it now that I've fitted the spoiler and the door sill guards

[teamster1975]

I am still waiting for a nice day so I can A) clean my 406 and B) take some photos of it now that I've fitted the spoiler and the door sill guards

Me too! Mine is more a case of tatty bodywork but mechanically sound at the moment