Folks,
As previously noted my wife and I are expecting another little one so it's time to get a bigger car. We like the 307 wagon but have decided they aren't quite big enough so we are considering a 406 or 407.
The only 406 I have driven was a 406 STDT but I haven't been in a 407. If we bought a 407 it would be a diesel, if a 406 I'd consider a diesel or V6. The V6s seem like a fabulous car for not much money and I figure if you're only spending $4000-7000 let's say, you don't need to be so worried about fuel economy! Although the V6 seems to be pretty good in terms of fuel consumption, especially on the open road.
The newest 406s are 10 years old now, meaning they are up in kays and harder to find a good one, although there are a few on Carsales that read well. 407s are plentiful and lower in kays and pretty amazing value for the money. More safety equipment too.
406s received very good reports for all models when they were new, 407s not so much, but people who own them seem to like them! Seems like not a lot of reliability issues are raised on Aussiefrogs.
I would prefer a manual, still a bit wary of Euroautos. Although the Aisin 6 speed auto in the 407 is Japanese I've been told to expect a $3000 bill at 140000km for valve bodies (or something?) and this is par for the course. I don't like the idea of this!
I kind of have the feeling that the 406 is a better car in some ways, more roomy and comfortable and probably better looking - all this for less money. But the 407 is more modern which is kind of nice. 406s are starting to show their age a bit.
I have had a much-appreciated chat with Pekay about both models. From what he told me I would buy either with confidence.
Anyway, please discuss! All feedback appreciated, or any other suggestions. It does not need to be a Pug, it just happens that these two seem to tick most of the boxes and I like 'em, too.
Cheers and Seasons Greetings to all.
As previously noted my wife and I are expecting another little one so it's time to get a bigger car. We like the 307 wagon but have decided they aren't quite big enough so we are considering a 406 or 407.
The only 406 I have driven was a 406 STDT but I haven't been in a 407. If we bought a 407 it would be a diesel, if a 406 I'd consider a diesel or V6. The V6s seem like a fabulous car for not much money and I figure if you're only spending $4000-7000 let's say, you don't need to be so worried about fuel economy! Although the V6 seems to be pretty good in terms of fuel consumption, especially on the open road.
The newest 406s are 10 years old now, meaning they are up in kays and harder to find a good one, although there are a few on Carsales that read well. 407s are plentiful and lower in kays and pretty amazing value for the money. More safety equipment too.
406s received very good reports for all models when they were new, 407s not so much, but people who own them seem to like them! Seems like not a lot of reliability issues are raised on Aussiefrogs.
I would prefer a manual, still a bit wary of Euroautos. Although the Aisin 6 speed auto in the 407 is Japanese I've been told to expect a $3000 bill at 140000km for valve bodies (or something?) and this is par for the course. I don't like the idea of this!
I kind of have the feeling that the 406 is a better car in some ways, more roomy and comfortable and probably better looking - all this for less money. But the 407 is more modern which is kind of nice. 406s are starting to show their age a bit.
I have had a much-appreciated chat with Pekay about both models. From what he told me I would buy either with confidence.
Anyway, please discuss! All feedback appreciated, or any other suggestions. It does not need to be a Pug, it just happens that these two seem to tick most of the boxes and I like 'em, too.
Cheers and Seasons Greetings to all.
