Jamesy Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Hi guys Advice time again (sorry!)... Have been offered a deal with a nice Pug 406 Coupe 3.0 V6 - i've always had a soft spot for these cars but wondered if any of you petrol heads may have any advice? Pic below - the bloke has spent a fair amount of cash with MASSIVE wheels, Brembos etc...comes with all electrics and red leather. (quite like the idea of having a newer car also...2001 model) Only thing i'd do is lower it! Pic... http://web5.pistonheads.com/aimg/401996-2.jpg thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 My dad had one of these when they first came out. they have brembo's as standard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 .... its french Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 yeah but its 210 BHP of V6 French and designed by the same people that design Ferrari... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 The wheels look too big for the car, they detract from it's rather nice styling IMO. I drove one a few years ago, they don't set the world on fire in the performance stakes but they go well enough and seem fairly well screwed together. Very cheap to buy too it seems, I was considering one recently when looking for a new daily driver. If it's cheap enough have a dabble, just sell the wheels and get some a few inches smaller to put the class back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 yeah but its 210 BHP of V6 French and designed by the same people that design Ferrari... not "that" quick though, looks like a bog standard 406 inside though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 True, I do like the design... yeah but its 210 BHP of V6 French and designed by the same people that design Ferrari... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 They are nice cars. As already mentioned I would say for what they have under the bonnet they are not the quickest of cars. I think the 3.0 V6 is hagh 7 second car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 The wheels look too big for the car, they detract from it's rather nice styling IMO. I drove one a few years ago, they don't set the world on fire in the performance stakes but they go well enough and seem fairly well screwed together. Very cheap to buy too it seems, I was considering one recently when looking for a new daily driver. If it's cheap enough have a dabble, just sell the wheels and get some a few inches smaller to put the class back. yeah the wheels are massive but i was hoping if it was lowered it might look better?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Yeh they look nice enough but its just having the prestige of having a peugeot. A woman says to you, oh what car have you got... oh its a Peugeot! She would run a mile lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 Yeh they look nice enough but its just having the prestige of having a peugeot. A woman says to you, oh what car have you got... oh its a Peugeot! She would run a mile lol... lol - luckily i'm married with 2 kiddies then eh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Just buy a damn supra!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Nice ride (until you lower it and put on daft wheels), nice looking, but a big lemon of a FWD car that shows it's got a 3 litre V6 ahead of the front axle line as soon as you point it at a corner. American market styling and handling, but over here. No thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx1lew Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 cool put a ferarri 360 kit on it http://www.extreme-sportscars.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 cool put a ferarri 360 kit on it http://www.extreme-sportscars.com/ The problem arises there with the fact that when you look through the back window all you see is back seats and a boot albeit a nice boot but it still leaves people wondering WHERES THE F**KING ENGINE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 lol - luckily i'm married with 2 kiddies then eh!! Haha, yeh you're right that is lucky. If you had bought that Peugeot before you met your wife, you would still be single! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Nice ride (until you lower it and put on daft wheels), nice looking, but a big lemon of a FWD car that shows it's got a 3 litre V6 ahead of the front axle line as soon as you point it at a corner. American market styling and handling, but over here. No thanks Aren't the V6 Peugeot's 406's rear wheel drive?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 One thing, if it is a 2001 car then does it fall under the new tax brackets? Is that why it is up for sale as it is costing a few hundred to tax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_Mac Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Aren't the V6 Peugeot's 406's rear wheel drive?? No. I considered one of these prior to the supe, but the performance and handling (when spirited) didn't match the looks at all. Comparing the interior of the Coupe to a regular 406 isn't too bad, especially if it's leather, as the 406's interior is a nice place to be and the day to day ride comfort is really good too. TBH I'd get an NA Supe. Just as good looking, better handling, similar economy and far, far more reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 My housemate had one, I thought it was lovely. Two properly usable seats in the back with plenty of space, and a big boot. IMO they're a great balance between good looks and practicality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonshaw_uk Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 that car looks very familiar - in fact he lives a few doors down the street from me. if u want any more info or anything let me know cos my bro is mates with him sure the guy was driving a mondeo tdci the other day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 does have the ltd edition red/black leather... http://web5.pistonheads.com/aimg/401996-4.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 that car looks very familiar - in fact he lives a few doors down the street from me. if u want any more info or anything let me know cos my bro is mates with him sure the guy was driving a mondeo tdci the other day really? are you from South Wales cos thats where it is mate? yeah any more info GREATLY appriciated as i want to decide by the wkend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonshaw_uk Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 yeah south wales - just spoke to my bro and he knows luffy the guy thats selling it went round earlier and it was parked by his house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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