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For The 406 has a beautifully smooth ride and a well equipped cabin. It's cheap and the diesel engines are good
Against There are some reliability worries, no hatchback version and it's heavy, so smaller engines struggle
Verdict
It's a big, cheap, smooth-riding cruiser, but newer rivals are better in many respects
Go for… 2.0 HDi 110 LX
Avoid… 3.0 V6 Executive
- 1. Plenty of cars suffer coolant leaks and blocked radiators
- 2. Air-con systems can play up, particularly if left switched off over the winter
- 3. There are many reports of indicator stalk failure on post-2001 models
- 4. There's plenty of room up front, but taller passengers may find the rear a bit cramped
- 5. Brake discs can warp, and replacements are expensive
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