We finally returned to Australia a month ago to find our 406 in need of TLC. A friend had been 'looking' after it :drivin: .
There's an oil leak from the rocker cover gasket, oil on the starter motor (causing an intermittent failed start) and the headers thermal shield, a water leak (I suspect one of the hoses need replacement), and clicking sounds from the CV shafts. It also needs timing belt replaced and a new set of tires. There is a dent on the driver door that needs ironing, and the paint on the roof/boot is fading (still looks great front/profile). I would also replace the windscreen.
The car is a smooth cruiser, already did 3 round trips between CBR and SYD over the past fortnight and it just drives great on the highway. We have had it for almost 10 years (bought it from Louis @ Alpine Motors, who got it from its first owner). It has 271k. Last time I did major work on it was almost 5 years ago (timing belt + water pump + new radiator).
Since we're moving into inner Sydney, we could easily Go Get on the rare occasions car is needed, but selling the 406, or rather seeing it go feels difficult. We also have the 206 GTi180 which is in excellent condition (still under 65k from new), but my wife is still not into manual gearbox.
I was thinking of having a mechanic run a full inspection and come up with a quote, if it's reasonable then fix it and keep it for the next few years. There's still 6-month rego on it.
Any advice would be appreciated.
There's an oil leak from the rocker cover gasket, oil on the starter motor (causing an intermittent failed start) and the headers thermal shield, a water leak (I suspect one of the hoses need replacement), and clicking sounds from the CV shafts. It also needs timing belt replaced and a new set of tires. There is a dent on the driver door that needs ironing, and the paint on the roof/boot is fading (still looks great front/profile). I would also replace the windscreen.
The car is a smooth cruiser, already did 3 round trips between CBR and SYD over the past fortnight and it just drives great on the highway. We have had it for almost 10 years (bought it from Louis @ Alpine Motors, who got it from its first owner). It has 271k. Last time I did major work on it was almost 5 years ago (timing belt + water pump + new radiator).
Since we're moving into inner Sydney, we could easily Go Get on the rare occasions car is needed, but selling the 406, or rather seeing it go feels difficult. We also have the 206 GTi180 which is in excellent condition (still under 65k from new), but my wife is still not into manual gearbox.
I was thinking of having a mechanic run a full inspection and come up with a quote, if it's reasonable then fix it and keep it for the next few years. There's still 6-month rego on it.
Any advice would be appreciated.