New Year, New Member

[Scaramanga]

Hello all and happy new year. I came across this site today and I think I will soon be a regular poster. Bit of background. I have just taken ownership of a 406 Est Exec from recently deceased step-father-in-law. He loved his car and my mother-in-law asked my wife and I to take care of it. With a 7year old Astra and 1 year old Mazda 6 already, our drive way is going to be getting a bit busy! Anyway, after getting the car running over Xmas through a replacement battery, it cruised the 300 mile trip from the Midlands to Scotland with no major hiccups. There are several things though causing me concern already which I will post topics on in the appropriate sections, hoping that you Pug experts can help me. The car itself is on a Y plate with 101k on the cloock but i have to say, I was very impressed with it's cruising ability on the m-way, very comfortable indeed. All going well, we will punt the Astra and keep the 406.

[steve_earwig]

Hi there, how's the extra nipple?

FOr future reference, Y reg seems to make it early 2001, which engine you got?

[Scaramanga]

Just fine Steve, though it still itches! Engine is 2.0 TD 110bhp, manual gearbox.

[Doggy]

Hello & Welcome

[highlander]

it cruised the 300 mile trip from the Midlands to Scotland with no major hiccups

Whereabouts in Scotland? I'm in Aberdeen, and have a V-reg 1.8 petrol saloon and an 02-plate 2.2 petrol Coupe.

And you'll be wanting rid of the Astra soon enough; the 406 bug will get you good and proper

[teamster1975]

Welcome Mr Scaramanga, with an estate you'll have lots of room for nik-naks!

[GeordieBoy]

Just fine Steve, though it still itches! Engine is 2.0 TD 110bhp, manual gearbox.

Its a 2.0 HDi 110bhp, decent engine, shame it aint the 1.9TD you could of used Veg Oil as fuel.

[Scaramanga]

Highlander, I hail from Hamilton and just moved 5 miles up the road to East Kilbride in December.