Peugeot 406 Coupé as first car?

[Piacki_117]

I was looking for the ideal first car on an online classified ads website - I'll have my driving license within one year - when I found that. What do you think about it?


http://www.lacentrale.fr/occasion-de...6-4671618.html


I'd love to drive such a nice car for my 18th but I don't know anything about the upkeep costs, insurances and so on...

[Ferrer]

It's absolutely beautiful. And I think the running costs won't be very high, just like any other Peugeot, except perhaps the road tax and the insurance. I say do it.

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

They're astounding cars, and also very nice to drive (from what I've heard).

By all means, get one if you can. Watch out for insurance- the standard 406 is quite expensive, and the Coupé more so due to the more 'sporting' image. If you can get insured on a 2.0 model, then go right ahead. It won't be the fastest car on the block, but you can be damn sure it'll be faster than most and also a lot of fun to drive.

[drakkie]

How on earth did you save enough money ! That is like 450 hours of dish washing/ burger flipping atleast, not even counting in the cost of weekends !

Anyway.. Even though it is an absolutely great car, IMO it is better to learn to drive in a small car. Think Saxo, Alto, 205/6 etcetera. This way you cheaply get a lot of experience and a dent here or there is not really a problem. That's what I do on purpose anyway... (though lack of money didnt help either)

[Piacki_117]

How on earth did you save enough money ! That is like 450 hours of dish washing/ burger flipping atleast, not even counting in the cost of weekends !

A very very long time ago, my parents had promised me they'd pay me a Twingo when I get my driving license. Since a Twingo is costs something like €7000, one or two month working at the factory (my mother works at Renault, she can easily get me a summer job) are enough to reach the €9000 required. I just hope that wasn't only words...

[drakkie]

A very very long time ago, my parents had promised me they'd pay me a Twingo when I get my driving license. Since a Twingo is costs something like €7000, one or two month working at the factory (my mother works at Renault, she can easily get me a summer job) are enough to reach the €9000 required. I just hope that wasn't only words...

Lucky BLEEP

I saved for 8 years !

[henk4]

find a 2.2 Hdi...

[Pinin]

If I could afford to insure a 406 Coupe at my/your age, I'd definatley go for it. I love the 406 Coupe

[Waugh-terfall]

Just watch out for those kurbs..

[Ingolstadt]

Get it. It's one of the most beautiful modern Peugeots. And you can laugh at the ugly 407 coupe.

[VtecMini]

I looked at them when I was after my first car. I eventually came to the conclusion that I could only realistically afford to insure and run a 2.0 and given the cost of insurance and the fuel consumption, they're a bit heavy and slow.

Still a stunningly good looking car though, if that's what you're after.

[Piacki_117]

the ugly 407 coupe.

You must be joking...

[Piacki_117]

find a 2.2 Hdi...

Diesel? Never!

I looked at them when I was after my first car. I eventually came to the conclusion that I could only realistically afford to insure and run a 2.0 and given the cost of insurance and the fuel consumption, they're a bit heavy and slow.

Of course, but there is still the look. Insurance costs for young drivers are very dissuasive in France for fast cars.

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

You must be joking...

That's what I thought. The 407 Coupé is beautiful in a totally different way.

[Waugh-terfall]

Peugeot design FTW!
And I think Pieter would be wise in suggesting a diesel, these are pretty hefty cars, the hdi would give you more low range grunt.