Our 406 V6 Coupe

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Re: Our 406 V6 Coupe

Post by Dieselman » Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:21 am

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Re: Our 406 V6 Coupe

Post by jorgy » Wed Mar 05, 2014 11:23 pm

Hi David

How does this 406 compare to your 407?
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Re: Our 406 V6 Coupe

Post by Peter.N. » Thu Mar 06, 2014 9:36 am

A lot more reliable I would think.
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Re: Our 406 V6 Coupe

Post by robert_e_smart » Thu Mar 06, 2014 9:52 am

I liked the 407s I had. C5 was nicer to drive, but less reliable!
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Re: Our 406 V6 Coupe

Post by mds141 » Thu Mar 06, 2014 5:02 pm

I had a 407 Hdi for a few years. No real problems with it. Over 55 mpg on a long run and a very comfortable cruiser.
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Re: Our 406 V6 Coupe

Post by David Hallworth » Mon Apr 14, 2014 10:52 pm

Sorry Jorgy, I hadn't seen your question.

They actually have a lot of similarities. The driving position is similar and the performance is almost identical. You change gear in the 407 a lot more as it's a 6 speed manual rather then the 5 in the 406.

The seats are better in the 407, they're a leather bucket seat rather then the flatter seat in the 406. The 407 is a lot quieter on the motorway with it's double glazing and presumably more insulation.

To conclude, they're different cars, one would never replace the other, they work well as a pair!

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