406 Advice Please!

-westy- · 24 Jan 2006 at 11:33

Morning,

On the way home a few minutes ago I spotted a really nice looking 406 sitting on the forecourt of a local garage. On closer inspection, it turns out its a 1.8 LX. I had a general nosey about, and it seemed in good condition, it had Air con/ PAS, front electric windows etc etc.

Any problems I should look for?

And what would be a sensible price? its done 121k (cambelt was changed @ 100k) and its on an S plate. It was marked up at £1400.

cheers

Tesla · 24 Jan 2006 at 11:37

Stupidly overpriced is my first thought.

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WW...category=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200602221257938

Executive so all the mod cons, newer and about 100k less miles.

Firestar_3x · 24 Jan 2006 at 11:39

Just had a spy on AT, seen some 98's for £1125 with 93k on the clock.

No idea what the Petrol engines are like but my x's dad used to run some 406 TD taxis and they did well over 300k with little problem.

Firestar_3x · 24 Jan 2006 at 11:40

Tesla said:
Stupidly overpriced is my first thought.

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WW...category=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200602221257938

Executive so all the mod cons, newer and about 100k less miles.

If thats correct snap it up looks like a deal and a half!

-westy- · 24 Jan 2006 at 11:41

..ah, thought is was an alright price..

maybe i should learn more about bargain barges

Firestar_3x · 24 Jan 2006 at 11:42

-westy- said:
..ah, thought is was an alright price..

maybe i should learn more about bargain barges

Fox + Mondeo is all you need to know

Tesla · 24 Jan 2006 at 11:46

The 406 executive is in the same "band" as the Mondeo but the Mondeo is just a better car (in petrol variant).

The V reg i linked to is damn cheap though, I would be a little suspect of the mileage but doesn't mean don't check it out.

D4VE · 24 Jan 2006 at 11:56

Ive been a passenger and the 406 seemed like a very nice car to be in. Good space in the rear, well built and smooth.
That V reg looks too good to be true! worth a look

Tesla · 24 Jan 2006 at 12:07

D4VE said:
That V reg looks too good to be true! worth a look

I am wondering if the mileage is wrong and perhaps it's missing a digit somewhere.

Jez · 24 Jan 2006 at 12:17

For that price i'd bet its 124k

I mean who buys a 406 exec and then doesnt drive it, they are motorway cars.

L0rdMike · 24 Jan 2006 at 12:18

Jez said:
For that price i'd bet its 124k I mean who buys a 406 exec and then doesnt drive it, they are motorway cars.

I said to Chris on msn I bet its missing a 1 at the start.

Firestar_3x · 24 Jan 2006 at 12:21

L0rdMike said:
I said to Chris on msn I bet its missing a 1 at the start.

yea i think so to.

Tesla · 24 Jan 2006 at 12:26

Still a better deal than the one westy posted up about.

D4VE · 24 Jan 2006 at 12:26

Worth a phone call to find out, but it wont be a surprise when he says its missing a 1.

Jez · 24 Jan 2006 at 12:29

Tesla said:
Still a better deal than the one westy posted up about.

Definately mate, not saying its a bad deal at all even at the same milage

Tesla · 24 Jan 2006 at 12:33

Jez said:
Definately mate, not saying its a bad deal at all even at the same milage

We all know Mondeos are the best car ever though.