406 estate diesel which one

[robb]

As in the title toying with the idea of getting a diesel 406 next year as my petrol D8 is getting a bit dear to run I dont want to start a war b ut which should I look at .Not too bothered about the trim level as long as its reliable hope you lads could point me in the right direction Thanks in advance Rob

[steve_earwig]

This is one of those "how long is a piece of string" questions - D8 or D9? How much? Veg oil? Possible insane power output? Insurance costs?

If age or the ability to run on veg isn't an issue then a 2.1, without doubt.

[grasmere59]

I am a bit biased but i'm on my 2nd 110 bhp hdi estate,the first was a Rapier and the present is a 53 plate Executive,i get 40+ mpg tootling around town and just over 50mpg on a run,get a post march 2001 and the tax is only £135 a year,i've had the Exec remapped to a claimed 140 bhp.

[Doggy]

I dont want to start a war

Get a 2.2 & end it.

Remapped, they're quicker than any of the petrols barring a v6, great fun and still 40+ mpg.

[puggy]

fook fook fook fook fook !! as doggy says

[robb]

Thanks for the input guys ,sorry for not being more specific I,m after a D9 estate and maybe to spend around £1500 got plenty of time to look just wanted some advice as I have no experience with 406 diesels .

[robb]

Hi again guys I have been looking at a couple of 1.9 diesels would any one know if they are underpowered?

[Busman]

Hi again guys I have been looking at a couple of 1.9 diesels would any one know if they are underpowered?

Having owned 3 406 diesel estates, one of which is a mighty 1.9 xud engine, here are my thoughts.
The 1.9 and 2.1 xud engines score big marks for their simplicity and older school engineering. My 1.9, while being the slowest is not underpowered. I use it as a 7 seater and sometimes to tow as well. Once you get used to lots of gear changing it's fine. A bit more tractorish, but ok.
Having said that, my newest one is an HDI110, which has a lovelly combination of power and economy. If you want still more power, then buy Doggys 2.2 and be amazed at its grunt.
I think that the bottom line is that they didn't make a bad diesel 406. They all have their plus and minus points. But your budget should get you a really nice one.

[robb]

Thanks for the reply Busman Im not too bothered how quick it is but I do tow my caravan now and again but it is only a freedom microlite so it shouldnt be much of a problem ,unless the Mrs decides on a bigger caravan

[grasmere59]

I towed our caravan for the first time with the 406 down to Cornwall and back in the summer and it coped o.k. although it did get a bit hot on the hills on the A361 but the caravan does weigh in at approx 1350 kgs,it's going to tow it down to Dorset at the end of Oct so i'll see how it goes then,it averaged 30-35 towing which i was more than pleased with.

[scotty73]

I towed my van 90 miles today in my 2.0 110 and couldn't keep to the speed limit all the way home so you'll have no probs towing a microlite with one... In fact it would be like towing a tent

How light are those things? i had one overtake me earlier he must have been doing 80mph i think he was driving a Laguna.

[robb]

I towed my van 90 miles today in my 2.0 110 and couldn't keep to the speed limit all the way home so you'll have no probs towing a microlite with one... In fact it would be like towing a tent

How light are those things? i had one overtake me earlier he must have been doing 80mph i think he was driving a Laguna.

Hi Scotty the caravan weighs 470kgs plus I can put 120kgs of stuff in it.I have had the wagging finger off a motorway policeman once looked at my clock and was doing 75 mph .My 2.0 petrol pulls it very well and seldom have to change down unless theres a particularly steep hill

[scotty73]

I towed my van 90 miles today in my 2.0 110 and couldn't keep to the speed limit all the way home so you'll have no probs towing a microlite with one... In fact it would be like towing a tent

How light are those things? i had one overtake me earlier he must have been doing 80mph i think he was driving a Laguna.

Hi Scotty the caravan weighs 470kgs plus I can put 120kgs of stuff in it.I have had the wagging finger off a motorway policeman once looked at my clock and was doing 75 mph .My 2.0 petrol pulls it very well and seldom have to change down unless theres a particularly steep hill

470kgs? pahh i put that much in booze in mine the first time i used the 406 to tow was back in January on a trip to Lanelli my mate was towing his van with his 2.5td Shogun sport and when we got to the park i said to him... Bloody hell it's easy to go over the limit driving this thing... To which he replied i know you little bastard i was doing 75mph and still couldn't keep up you do realise your limit is 55mph don't you?

I do try to keep to about 60mph nowadays.