406 wagons

[robjer]

ok new page ... 406 wagons with the third row of seats

anyone used one? what are they like - roomy or squishy?

how would one get the rear seats fitted to a car that doesn't have them already?

much space for luggage behind the third row of seats?

what about the diesel models - much chop?

ta

and happy easter to all fellow froggers!

Jeremy

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Considering the 6th and 7th seat(s) are in the crumple zone of the car - i don't rate them highly. I'd say you'd be better off purchasing a proper 7 seater! The seats fold into the floor from memory, but do rob a fair bit of bootspace when they are installed - as they face backwards!

Still, if you want to carry 5 people in comfort, with good economy, ride and handling - nothing beats a 406 HDI!

[robjer]

what's a proper seven seater? a 505 wagon?

in the crumple zone heh? ew

i'm looking for something for a few kids - good adult access to the rear seats (for buckling up etc) is essential

[marburg505]

505 is a legal eight seater - and the third row still leaves room for luggage

[David Cavanagh]

ok new page ... 406 wagons with the third row of seats

anyone used one? what are they like - roomy or squishy?

how would one get the rear seats fitted to a car that doesn't have them already?

much space for luggage behind the third row of seats?

what about the diesel models - much chop?

ta

and happy easter to all fellow froggers!

Jeremy

I have one with a diesel and its an excellent wagon but as a people mover forget it.
The third seats are only good for 5 year olds or midgets or dogs or your mother in law.

Unlike the good old 505 that is a proper 7 seater and will carry 7 adults comfortably over long distances the 406 is the exact opposite. How dare they even call it a 7 seater, seriously if you have to carry people taller than waste height forget it.

Great car, especially diesel, great wagon, awful 7 seater.

[Haakon]

For a proper 7 seater, I would struggle to go past a Honda Oddessy...

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...0903&silo=1011

[robjer]

interesting Dave ... interesting

considering the plan is to find a place to transport my 5-year-old daughter and maybe her 3 year old sister too ...

it could fit the bill for young kids?

[David Cavanagh]

interesting Dave ... interesting

considering the plan is to find a place to transport my 5-year-old daughter and maybe her 3 year old sister too ...

it could fit the bill for young kids?

Yes it would but the problem is kids grow up bloody fast.

[robjer]

back seats too small for X year old ? 10?

[Demannu]

All this talk of 7 seats..... just for reference, my 505 wagon has 8 seatbelts. Take that, Honda.

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But a Honda is newer, crashes better and:

[David Cavanagh]

back seats too small for X year old ? 10?

Definately, by 10 they have learnt to whinge and complain and fight with each other.

Go test fit one, you'll see what I mean

[robjer]

got it Scotty - already noted

[David Cavanagh]

If I had a choice it would be a 505 turbo diesel wagon

[robjer]

which means a diesel conversion right?

[David Cavanagh]

which means a diesel conversion right?

Yes and thats why I dont have one.

I had a sedan sitting there waiting for the right wagon to come along but then reality set in and I knew I'd never find time to do it so I bought the 406

[robjer]

hahha - i think i'm about to join you!

[Demannu]

I could always offer a conversion service....

I have the time, I have the tools, I lack the space though.

[David Cavanagh]

hahha - i think i'm about to join you!

The 406 is a wonderful car, yesterday I had a customer who had just bought a second hand HDi 7 seater, he lived in Horsham and his other car was a new XR6 turbo. He said that driving the Ford to Melbourne he couldn't stand up for at least an hour after getting out whereas he did 7 hundred km in the 406 yesterday and felt like he'd driven round the corner and only used half a tank of fuel. I do 1000km a week in mine and almost hate getting out of it.

[David Cavanagh]

I could always offer a conversion service....

I have the time, I have the tools, I lack the space though.

I can organise the space but its probably a bit far just to build a car.

I do believe that not selling them here is one of Peugeots great marketing blunders.

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I did 750km in mine last week - It's boring

[David Cavanagh]

I did 750km in mine last week - It's boring

Yes probably but at least you can walk after it.