Peugeot 406 LX TDI Estate (T Registered)

Goumet · 19 Jul 2006 at 21:10

I'm looking for a cheap run around to get to my new job, and come accross a T reg Peugeot 406 LX TDI Estate, which is a class C insurance job.

Now, on closer look, it needs a new boot-door and lock (Which I can get from the same place for about £50 plus spraying, which myself and a mate would do.)

It done 127K miles, but from what I know its nothing for a diesel peugeot engine.

Now the price for this is £795.

What does everyone think?

Smiley Man · 19 Jul 2006 at 22:09

is it the 2 litre HDi engine? 90 or 110bhp?

L0rdMike · 19 Jul 2006 at 22:10

Is it worth the hassle?

[TW]Fox · 19 Jul 2006 at 22:11

L0rdMike said:
Is it worth the hassle?

For £795 for a T reg 406 TDI?

Damn right it is. Bargain.

L0rdMike · 19 Jul 2006 at 22:13

[TW]Fox said:
For £795 for a T reg 406 TDI?

Damn right it is. Bargain.

If its worth it then go for it.

Goumet · 19 Jul 2006 at 22:14

not actually seen it appart from pictures, all I know is that the spec is:-

1905CC LX S TDi Estate

[TW]Fox · 19 Jul 2006 at 22:15

Thats a 1.9TD. Old engine, but reliable.

Goumet · 19 Jul 2006 at 22:17

does that mean its still a bargain then.......?????

[TW]Fox · 19 Jul 2006 at 22:19

Yes. Can't think of a better diesel estate for the money than that.

But dont expect 100% reliability in every respect though.

Goumet · 19 Jul 2006 at 22:20

Now you have me concerned.....the car I buy needs to be reliable.

Do you know what items I can expect to be unreliable?

Scrutinize · 19 Jul 2006 at 22:25

Goumet said:
I'm looking for a cheap run around to get to my new job, and come accross a T reg Peugeot 406 LX TDI Estate, which is a class C insurance job.

Now, on closer look, it needs a new boot-door and lock (Which I can get from the same place for about £50 plus spraying, which myself and a mate would do.)

It done 127K miles, but from what I know its nothing for a diesel peugeot engine.

Now the price for this is £795.

What does everyone think?

Engine should be fine but remeber the rst of the car will wear so give it a good inspection i.e suspension, exhaust, etc. Good value though

ajgoodfellow · 19 Jul 2006 at 22:29

Not worth it for the money

You should be able to get an immaculate one for that money

Cat C is repairable but it's generally pretty bad (in comparison to Cat D) so the damage could well be worse then it looks

When I wrote my Astra off that was only Cat D - I wrapped it around a lampost twisting the chassis, moving the seats, breaking the centre console, ripping the tyres off the alloys (it hit a wall first) and breaking the bumpers

timbob · 19 Jul 2006 at 22:33

Goumet said:
Now you have me concerned.....the car I buy needs to be reliable.

Do you know what items I can expect to be unreliable?

General french build quality stuff. The old peugeot diesel engines are very reliable, so the engine itself, and major mechanical components should be fine, but things like central locking, sensors (anything electrical really!) are bound to go wrong!

Scrutinize · 19 Jul 2006 at 22:42

ajgoodfellow said:
Not worth it for the money

You should be able to get an immaculate one for that money

Cat C is repairable but it's generally pretty bad (in comparison to Cat D) so the damage could well be worse then it looks

When I wrote my Astra off that was only Cat D - I wrapped it around a lampost twisting the chassis, moving the seats, breaking the centre console, ripping the tyres off the alloys (it hit a wall first) and breaking the bumpers

You know what, I missed the bit about it being a Cat C, really not worth it tbh, must be tired.

Goumet · 19 Jul 2006 at 22:44

ajgoodfellow said:
Not worth it for the money

You should be able to get an immaculate one for that money

Cat C is repairable but it's generally pretty bad (in comparison to Cat D) so the damage could well be worse then it looks

When I wrote my Astra off that was only Cat D - I wrapped it around a lampost twisting the chassis, moving the seats, breaking the centre console, ripping the tyres off the alloys (it hit a wall first) and breaking the bumpers

Category C is that a garage repair (at retain costs) would be more than the value of the car pre-accident.

If this is right, then you can understand why its category C, after all, in mint condition, its worth what.......£1200 ish. At garage rip-off rates the labour alone would be nearly that, forgetting a new boot door from Peugot and spraying.

I'm sure a replacement boot of a scrapper would be at most £50.

To me, this car sounds reasonable....tell me if im wrong.

Goumet · 19 Jul 2006 at 22:54

How can I add an image?....grrr

[TW]Fox · 19 Jul 2006 at 23:04

ajgoodfellow said:
Not worth it for the money

You should be able to get an immaculate one for that money

Don't be daft. Immaculate 406 diesel Estates > £800.

ajgoodfellow · 19 Jul 2006 at 23:07

Goumet said:
How can I add an image?....grrr

Upload it to a free hosting site such as ImageShack (http://www.imageshack.us/) and then enclose the URL between