V6 Estate! Any Good ...!!!

Pugg · Post by **Pugg** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:54 pm

Hiya guys & gals ...Just how good are these V6 Estate's early or late models, I've just got my self a 2Lt GLX D8 Estate but miss the power and the V6 purr of my last motor ..

love the size of the estate and just wondered how good these V6 are ...

Thanks in advance ....

Pete

V6Exec · Post by **V6Exec** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 8:56 am

I would recommend the V6 Estate

mjb · Post by **mjb** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:27 am

I want one...

...but only when my 2.0 turbo dies ;)

Post by **Welly** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:04 am

mjb wrote:I want one...

...but only when my 2.0 turbo dies ;)

....which won't be long

Pugg · Post by **Pugg** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:27 pm

V6Exec wrote:I would recommend the V6 Estate

well that's just dandy ...

but why would you recommend these V6 Estates ...

whats the power like and is the handling like a transit van or what !!

Pete

TooT · Post by **TooT** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 6:18 pm

Ive got a V6 saloon and its awsome, it surprise's loads of folk out on the road and they sound great

Thing is i want to get something newer next spring and there is nothing i can think of that comes close to the 406's power and luxuries

Mines a D9 (new shape) with the 210bhp VVT lump in

Post by **Welly** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 6:32 pm

The 406 estate rocks

It's a timeless design and looks far more modern than the saloon. The estate has much respect for no-nonsense blokes and is an honest car. Add that sweet V6 and you have a nice set up of power and cumfy cruising/space.

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:21 pm

the 406 estate is a over a million times better than the saloon, the ride feels so much better, the handling is outstanding for a large estate and a million times better than the saloon, and the boot space is HUGE, and they will always be a popular seller

mikey s · Post by **mikey s** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 10:18 pm

Pugg wrote:Hiya guys & gals ...Just how good are these V6 Estate's early or late models, I've just got my self a 2Lt GLX D8 Estate but miss the power and the V6 purr of my last motor .. love the size of the estate and just wondered how good these V6 are ...

Thanks in advance ....

Pete

i will let you know at the weekend when i pick mine up!

V6Exec · Post by **V6Exec** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:03 pm

Good points with the estate:

Lovely shape, great handling, loads of space etc etc

Bad points with the estate:

According to the handbook the JBL system is slightly less powerful than that fitted in the saloon. Have not got the JBL, so not an issue

Good points with the V6:

It's a V6

very smooth, great exhaust note (even better when the clamps rot), really good pick up, wheelspin in 2nd gear in the wet

Bad points with the V6:

can be thirsty

Pugg · Post by **Pugg** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 9:54 am

V6Exec wrote:Good points with the estate:

Lovely shape, great handling, loads of space etc etc

Bad points with the estate:

According to the handbook the JBL system is slightly less powerful than that fitted in the saloon. Have not got the JBL, so not an issue

Good points with the V6:

It's a V6 very smooth, great exhaust note (even better when the clamps rot), really good pick up, wheelspin in 2nd gear in the wet

Bad points with the V6:

can be thirsty

V6Exec · Post by **V6Exec** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:56 am

One problem with V6's is the wheels - the standard alloys are solid, so getting then balanced is a pain

mikey s · Post by **mikey s** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:49 pm

well, i picked mine up yesterday lads! 120 miles down the m6 at 80 mph registered an average mpg figure of 34.4! cant faulty the ride quality and the build quality is a million miles away from my old 405.

the autobox is a peach. up changes are hardly noticable, the same for down changes.

the motor is as creamy as marks and spencers finest. lovely and quiet low down the rev change, barely audiable in the cabin. but get it revved up with the vvt working and it takes on a lovely v6 growl.
fingers crossed an induction kit should make it sound a whole lot more fruity!

handling feels very taught for such an big car, steering is light, maybe a bit too much for my liking, im used to a bone hard 205 gti!, but its direct and has lots of feel.

the whole car is in a different league compared to the mush other manufacturers offered from the same period. vectras and mondeos dont even come close to it! highly reccomended car you should all give a try.

mike

Pugg · Post by **Pugg** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:01 pm

mikey s wrote:well, i picked mine up yesterday lads! 120 miles down the m6 at 80 mph registered an average mpg figure of 34.4! cant faulty the ride quality and the build quality is a million miles away from my old 405.

the autobox is a peach. up changes are hardly noticable, the same for down changes.

the motor is as creamy as marks and spencers finest. lovely and quiet low down the rev change, barely audiable in the cabin. but get it revved up with the vvt working and it takes on a lovely v6 growl.
fingers crossed an induction kit should make it sound a whole lot more fruity!

handling feels very taught for such an big car, steering is light, maybe a bit too much for my liking, im used to a bone hard 205 gti!, but its direct and has lots of feel.

the whole car is in a different league compared to the mush other manufacturers offered from the same period. vectras and mondeos dont even come close to it! highly reccomended car you should all give a try.

mike

Pic's mike we need Pic's bud ...

Sounds a nice motor ya got there bud would be very interested in the difference the induction kit will do, and why not stick a nice S/S back box on ...

Thanks for the post bud ...

Pete

Post by **Welly** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:42 am

Slushmatic box

Fluid change anyone?

406oc.co.uk

V6 Estate! Any Good ...!!!

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