RE: Shed Of The Week: Peugeot 406 V6
Discussion
Strawman said:
A self proclaimed wise man is invariably a pompous fool. Small city cars like the 206 tend to be driven more by women, the world over. V6 engined four door saloons don't fall into that stereotype either here or in Japan.
He who strikes the first blow admits he's lost the argument, I Am enjoying this Banter with you very much, I do not think you are an idiot but I am doing it to be English, now you please come back and must call me a name! Thank Mr StYes, it's my own bigotry and yes, it's to my detriment and yes, I'd be missing out, but even when buying a shed, I would automatically skip past any post-1992 Peugeot without a second thought. Shed pickings must be very slim for this to have popped up on the radar.
As unpopular as that opinion would appear to be.
As unpopular as that opinion would appear to be.
OpulentBob said:
Yes, it's my own bigotry and yes, it's to my detriment and yes, I'd be missing out, but even when buying a shed, I would automatically skip past any post-1992 Peugeot without a second thought. Shed pickings must be very slim for this to have popped up on the radar.
As unpopular as that opinion would appear to be.
I share the same sentiment but for post 2000, rather than 1992. The 106, 306 and 406 were the last Peugeots worth bothering with IMHO.As unpopular as that opinion would appear to be.
Happyjap, if you ever made such sexist comments to my wife, she'd hit you. When I met her, up until our thirteenth year of marriage, she drove Peugeot 205s in a very purposeful manner. These days she's in a rear-drive V8-engined BMW and spanks the arse off that too.
Speaking of shedding, said V8 BMW, a 1997 E39 535i (bought with 99,974 miles on the clock) cost me £595 last October. Bought unseen on eBay (through a second chance offer, having lost it at the last moment of the auction), collected in the fading light of a wet autumn evening, didn't get much of a look at it nor a test drive (just half a mile's lift as a passenger) - but it's been possibly the best purchase I've ever made. One or two things have gone wrong with it, but they've been fixed and will now be good for another 18 years. It's got a touch of the usual LCD pixel death. Mechanically and structurally it's in excellent condition, 100% rot-free, cosmetically not quite pristine but not far off it.
As for this Peugeot, yes please, if I had more space I'd be pretty tempted - I got a ride in a 406 diesel estate and, agricultural (albeit well-isolated) powerplant aside, I was really impressed - despite high mileage (270,000 miles IIRC) it was rattle-free, immaculate inside and out, and far better-designed than a Jaguar X-type I rode in around the same time (which, unlike the Peugeot, had horrendous wheelarch intrusion into the footwell and was falling to bits at half the mileage). The Peugeot rode beautifully and handled with aplomb, and the seats were wonderful. A V6 manual (especially an estate) would be seriously tempting - in fact, I'd take an auto estate too, as I've grown to love my BMW's ZF Steptronic thing.
Speaking of shedding, said V8 BMW, a 1997 E39 535i (bought with 99,974 miles on the clock) cost me £595 last October. Bought unseen on eBay (through a second chance offer, having lost it at the last moment of the auction), collected in the fading light of a wet autumn evening, didn't get much of a look at it nor a test drive (just half a mile's lift as a passenger) - but it's been possibly the best purchase I've ever made. One or two things have gone wrong with it, but they've been fixed and will now be good for another 18 years. It's got a touch of the usual LCD pixel death. Mechanically and structurally it's in excellent condition, 100% rot-free, cosmetically not quite pristine but not far off it.
As for this Peugeot, yes please, if I had more space I'd be pretty tempted - I got a ride in a 406 diesel estate and, agricultural (albeit well-isolated) powerplant aside, I was really impressed - despite high mileage (270,000 miles IIRC) it was rattle-free, immaculate inside and out, and far better-designed than a Jaguar X-type I rode in around the same time (which, unlike the Peugeot, had horrendous wheelarch intrusion into the footwell and was falling to bits at half the mileage). The Peugeot rode beautifully and handled with aplomb, and the seats were wonderful. A V6 manual (especially an estate) would be seriously tempting - in fact, I'd take an auto estate too, as I've grown to love my BMW's ZF Steptronic thing.
RoverP6B said:
Happyjap, if you ever made such sexist comments to my wife, she'd hit you. When I met her, up until our thirteenth year of marriage, she drove Peugeot 205s in a very purposeful manner. These days she's in a rear-drive V8-engined BMW and spanks the arse off that too.
Speaking of shedding, said V8 BMW, a 1997 E39 535i (bought with 99,974 miles on the clock) cost me £595 last October. Bought unseen on eBay (through a second chance offer, having lost it at the last moment of the auction), collected in the fading light of a wet autumn evening, didn't get much of a look at it nor a test drive (just half a mile's lift as a passenger) - but it's been possibly the best purchase I've ever made. One or two things have gone wrong with it, but they've been fixed and will now be good for another 18 years. It's got a touch of the usual LCD pixel death. Mechanically and structurally it's in excellent condition, 100% rot-free, cosmetically not quite pristine but not far off it.
As for this Peugeot, yes please, if I had more space I'd be pretty tempted - I got a ride in a 406 diesel estate and, agricultural (albeit well-isolated) powerplant aside, I was really impressed - despite high mileage (270,000 miles IIRC) it was rattle-free, immaculate inside and out, and far better-designed than a Jaguar X-type I rode in around the same time (which, unlike the Peugeot, had horrendous wheelarch intrusion into the footwell and was falling to bits at half the mileage). The Peugeot rode beautifully and handled with aplomb, and the seats were wonderful. A V6 manual (especially an estate) would be seriously tempting - in fact, I'd take an auto estate too, as I've grown to love my BMW's ZF Steptronic thing.
I apologise to your wife for this, I meant no offence. I forget our countries are very different and my words, not thought out may raise anger. Again please forgive me Mr. Rover P6B.Speaking of shedding, said V8 BMW, a 1997 E39 535i (bought with 99,974 miles on the clock) cost me £595 last October. Bought unseen on eBay (through a second chance offer, having lost it at the last moment of the auction), collected in the fading light of a wet autumn evening, didn't get much of a look at it nor a test drive (just half a mile's lift as a passenger) - but it's been possibly the best purchase I've ever made. One or two things have gone wrong with it, but they've been fixed and will now be good for another 18 years. It's got a touch of the usual LCD pixel death. Mechanically and structurally it's in excellent condition, 100% rot-free, cosmetically not quite pristine but not far off it.
As for this Peugeot, yes please, if I had more space I'd be pretty tempted - I got a ride in a 406 diesel estate and, agricultural (albeit well-isolated) powerplant aside, I was really impressed - despite high mileage (270,000 miles IIRC) it was rattle-free, immaculate inside and out, and far better-designed than a Jaguar X-type I rode in around the same time (which, unlike the Peugeot, had horrendous wheelarch intrusion into the footwell and was falling to bits at half the mileage). The Peugeot rode beautifully and handled with aplomb, and the seats were wonderful. A V6 manual (especially an estate) would be seriously tempting - in fact, I'd take an auto estate too, as I've grown to love my BMW's ZF Steptronic thing.
Adenauer said:
I've just noticed that it's an automatic. 
Here's a couple of manuals for sale - might be a bit of distance for a test drive or shipping, but Aus delivered so no/little chance of rust, and at current exchange rate both are around thread budget...http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Peugeot-...
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Peugeot...
RobinBanks said:
carpetsoiler said:
Happyjap said:
There is a Japanese proverb that says "One hair of a woman draws a great Elephant" when you understand this you will become great my adle minded friend!
This does not translate well into English, but I have not laughed so hard in ages. 
This is one of my favourites...from the archive and in relation to the Alfa 164 SOTW in April:
"This really is a not nice car, who would drive this maybe a fisherman but no one else believe now!"
derin100 said:
Agreed!
This is one of my favourites...from the archive and in relation to the Alfa 164 SOTW in April:
"This really is a not nice car, who would drive this maybe a fisherman but no one else believe now!"
This is very Kind Mr Derin100. Please let me explain my words. Because of rising industry restrictions in Japan, the fisherman has had to resort to many illegal activities to make a wage and gansters have more recently become involved making it to be reconsidered the work of the poor or the criminal. It used to be a pridefull position but now not so much, this would be why I say it looks like a car for a Fisherman! I look forward to all your future posts friend.This is one of my favourites...from the archive and in relation to the Alfa 164 SOTW in April:
"This really is a not nice car, who would drive this maybe a fisherman but no one else believe now!"
SidewaysSi said:
Happy jap - great posts! And most newer Peugeots are terrible things.
I did have a 406 2.0 LX as a run around a number of years ago and I thought it was utterly brilliant. Totally reliable, great chassis, fine steering and good looking. And it would oversteer. What's not to love?
Thank you Mr. Sideways for these kind words. I will look at the car you mention and reconsider my fews in place of your kind words and that you sound to have a great knowledge of this. God bless you.I did have a 406 2.0 LX as a run around a number of years ago and I thought it was utterly brilliant. Totally reliable, great chassis, fine steering and good looking. And it would oversteer. What's not to love?
406highlander said:
AlexC1981 said:
For me a car needs to be fun or sensible or hopefully both. I can't see this fulfilling either criteria.
FUN - 194 HP isn't too shabby for straight-line speed in a car of this weight, and the ride and handling are really very good. I had a 1.8 petrol 406 saloon, and it was excellent. Get a decent set of tyres, and get a strut brace (not an after-market one, get the OEM strut brace that was fitted to the V6 406 Coupe; should fit with no modification necessary) and fit it to this, and you'll have a lot more fun in corners - when I had the strut brace added to my 1.8, it transformed the (already excellent) handling and made the car feel much more stable.SENSIBLE - It's a very comfortable, quiet, and practical family car. Five adults will fit in it without feeling hopelessly cramped, and the boot's big enough for a few large suitcases. Heated and motorized front seats with lumbar support. Big glove box. Decent sound system (I think the Executive trim featured a JBL amplifier and speakers, though sadly driven from a fairly poor Clarion head unit - the head unit is easy to replace with a normal single-DIN HU). You can fit roof rails and a roofbox, and you can fit a towbar if you want to pull a trailer or a caravan. It has a 70 litre fuel tank, and is good for around 450 - 550 miles to a tank cross-country.
I realise this is an automatic, but if I recall correctly, all V6-powered 406 autos featured a 4-speed ZF gearbox, as opposed to the rather less sophisticated Peugeot autobox fitted to the rest of the 406 range.
This is an excellent shed choice, well worth anyone's £1k. I may be biased, but these cars are better than some people accuse them of.
On the fun side the automatic isnt ideal for spirited driving and it also knocks a lot of the 0-60 time. It's also FWD, but I dont mind that.
If it had a manual box and it got the 194bhp from a more efficient 2.0 turbo engine it would get a thumbs up from me.
Interesting! Japan sounds like a fascinating place. I must visit some time.
Are there any other particular cars (makes, models etc) favoured by Fishermen, Gangsters and other general hoodlum types?
Here in the U.K Jaguars are popular with gangsters and villains:
Whilst I've noticed that Fisherman (as identified by their discrete professional symbol which they like to put on the back of a car) tend to favour fairly mundane, practical, humble, "non-driver's type" cars in my experience. I'm sure other forum members will confirm my impression as well:
Are there any other particular cars (makes, models etc) favoured by Fishermen, Gangsters and other general hoodlum types?
Here in the U.K Jaguars are popular with gangsters and villains:
Whilst I've noticed that Fisherman (as identified by their discrete professional symbol which they like to put on the back of a car) tend to favour fairly mundane, practical, humble, "non-driver's type" cars in my experience. I'm sure other forum members will confirm my impression as well:
Ha ha ha yes this is very funny the cars that you have posted as the English gangster mode of transportation. I don't know about such things really but Hino and Daihatsu are popular with Fisherman you gangsters used to grive Ganster Wagons which are customised vans but this is now illegal, we call them the Fishermans friend in reference to them having Sex with the fish they catch which of course illegal as it is an act of perversion but we do say this mockingly when we see men drive these cars as they are woman cars.
Japan has so many rules it can be a hard place and expensive to live maybe that's why so many Gangsers.
Japan has so many rules it can be a hard place and expensive to live maybe that's why so many Gangsers.
derin100 said:
Interesting! Japan sounds like a fascinating place. I must visit some time.
Yes; it would appear to be a parallel Universe. Apparently they even conduct orchestras with a knife and fork. It's also worth trying a Japanese drinking game...you know, just for the sake of it. Mental.
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