Buying a406

[ataq]

Hey all, I have a pug 106 and I am a member of the 106owners club, I want to buy a 406 in a few months but i am wondering is the smallest engine a 1.8???
I would really like a 1.4 because of insurance rates here, I got a qoute for 3700 for a 1.8 406 and I am paying 2400 for my pug 106 over here in Ireland

[mjb]

The smallest you can get outside France is a 1.8, however it's woefully underpowered for the task of hauling a 406 around. What you don't seem to realise is that while the 106 only weighs around 800KG, the 406 has a kerb weight between 1400KG and 1700KG depending on model

A 1.4 406 probably wouldn't even make it to 30mph with passengers onboard!

[steve_earwig]

Hi there ataq (attack?) is that pounds or eurines? Either way it could be bars of gold - why so damn expensive? Is that the way things are or are you 18 with masses of points and a drink driving conviction?? You can buy these cars for that sort of money in England...

There are 1.6s over here (imports from France?) but I think driving one and keeping up with the traffic would be a real challenge.

[ataq]

Ya €2400 Euros, Its expensive I know but what can I do, no penalty points or convictions, I only have a provisional license and am 20 so it kinda goes against me over here, this country is a rip off for most things anyways. I really want a 406 in a few months but i couldnt stand paying 3700E for insurance and 500€ road tax