Peugeot 406 V6 Coupe Johns Garage

This week we drive an as new Peugeot 406 V6 Coupe.
Many thanks to Slattery's Garage for providing this car free of any charge and more vintage Peugeots are to come.
**No payment in respect of this car was sought or given, I was just glad to have an interesting car to feature**
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[@F1Kamel_1992]

I adore this gorgeous 406 Coupé with a solid V6 under the cowling.

[@jameschapman859]

I had my first v6 in 2000 , I sold it and went through the competition before going back to a 406 v6 se. Forced to sell in 2010 due to moving overseas but after searching for 12 years I found a one owner mint condition 99 v6. Sold.my 2017 amg and haven't regretted it once

[@matap3021]

In 2004 bought a 4yr old 210. Arianne Blue with Chestnut leather 50K on the clock for £7K. Bargain, best car I have ever had and still miss it today, my daily runner for ten years.

[@markonmotoring]

Great video John. French cars of the 90's (and a handful from the very early.2000) were better equipped, more stylish and generally more luxurious than a lot of prestige brands.

[@JohnsGarageIreland]

I honestly think they were from making great cars right up to the 406 and 306.....then decided merde was preferable

[@Stratoszero]

I had a DB9 while I also owned a 406 Coupe, and the Pug was way nicer to drive.

[@markonmotoring]

@@Stratoszero I actually had a drive in a DB9 and was left a little disappointed to be honest. I think I had built up high expectations and the particular car I drove had the heater stuck on hot and the dashboard looked warn in places so perhaps not the best example. I also drive a Lamborghini and Porsche 911 Turbo on the same day and both felt a more involving, dynamic drive but I suppose the Aston may have come into its own on an extended tour.

[@Stratoszero]

@@markonmotoring No it was really tiring on a long trip, the steering wheel shook in your hand and it rode like a supertanker engine strapped to a bedframe. After the DB7 they went all Nurburgring and hardcore. No wonder Bentley sell 10 Coupes for every DB11.

[@clarkchambers9992]

I have one too, black leather and V6 manual. I love her.

[@JohnsGarageIreland]

I really need to go back and try a manual for a short video to compare

[@clarkchambers9992]

@@JohnsGarageIreland Please make a video if you do!

[@JohnsGarageIreland]

@@clarkchambers9992 oh for sure, it's an original Irish from new annual V6 Coupe that is kept with the one in the video. Reaction elsewhere to my video suggests the manual is more than just a comfortable Cruiser...

[@clarkchambers9992]

@@JohnsGarageIreland It's certainly a pleasure to drive and has enough power for me. Pulls well even (as today) with car full of my friend's market stock and uphill in fifth gear. No problem!

[@timjude]

Gorgeous car. V6 Manual is the pick if you can find one.

[@peakseamus]

A colleague had one as a company car in 2005, a petrol. Lovely cars.

[@JohnsGarageIreland]

They seemed to disappear all of a sudden back 10 years ago. I'd guess between tax and scrappage schemes they didn't stand a chance. So hard to find a good one now

[@paulb4uk]

These were a great looking car .

[@JohnsGarageIreland]

They've gotten better with age

[@blinslercharitinsani8868]

Sehr schönes Coupé 💪 16 Jahre ohne Probleme genießen dürfen 🥰 einfach nur geil 🤩

[@catherinelee7841]

Hi John. Thanks for that. REALLY enjoyed your review of the 406 coupe. I bought one back in 2001. I've had some lovely cars but thats still my best ever, by a long shot. Did a few journeys of 600+ miles and never got home tired. Thanks for rekindling the memories.

[@JohnsGarageIreland]

You've owned one of the most eclectic mixes of cars I know of for one person! Looking forward to having at least 1 on the channel 😀

[@catherinelee7841]

@@JohnsGarageIreland You've already had one!

[@ReZTarT27]

Bought a 2.2HDI in April and I'm absolutely in love with it, 270k km and pretty much everything is still in an amazing condition 💯

[@bonfire13473]

I have a 163hp 2.2i petrol engine... It's an absolute nice engine for this car.

[@irishman6124]

I bought a 406 coupe in 2020 Dublin 00 d reg.. 2.0.same colour & wheels / black leather seats. Was in average condition it needed some work done to it. I got it nct'd. Drove it for a few months & sold it on. Their extremely comfortable.

[@JohnsGarageIreland]

The comfort is something else. I've gone used to leather being rock hard not soft like it should be. Nice save, well done. 👏

[@velcingilles3756]

Still got my diablo red 406 coupe V6 manual and it's still an absolute joy to drive... It now has 110k and it drives the same way it did when i first bought it in Feb 2007... ❤️😎

[@frenchbred2081]

Great video and lovely to see a dealership taking care of the older vehicles as well as the new. I have 7 of these v6 coupes which I have restored, one I have owned from new. I have a selection of colours including the very rare pulsar yellow. They are great cars and rapidly becoming very desirable and hard to find. Great to see you showcasing the car, I also enjoyed your 508 PSE video too and look forward to more from your channel.

[@JohnsGarageIreland]

Thats great to hear. I'm taking out the 205 Junior that the dealership did a full nut and bolt rebuild on next week.

[@patrickcrean7813]

Hi there, in your yellow 406 coupe video, what type to exhaust are you using?

[@frenchbred2081]

@@patrickcrean7813 it was a custome stainless one. Taken it off now and fitted a new original Peugeot exhaust. I will be uploading a video soon of my blue coupe exhaust which is standard,

[@scottbrooks7978]

you are 3 times worse than me. I only have 2. Feb 98 and July 2003😁

[@Sionnach1601]

Very nice review. Great commentary, easy and informative. Your enthusiasm is also contagious!! You're after getting me back into Peugeot!! Lovely review, thanks. Sunscribed! 👍👍☘☘

[@johnclark448]

I've still got mine 2001 with78k miles, needs a service and a little work for the mot when I get time I've had it since 2012 and I still love it

[@JohnsGarageIreland]

I can see why, they're great and off people's radars right now but not for long I reckon

[@slimansiryou6391]

Super pinin Farina🚘🤗😴🏃🇩🇿

[@anttitirri5818]

Its an awesome car. I had one and I absolutely loved it. Unfortunately it destroyed in a car accident. Since that I have been looking for a new one but I haven't found many copes for sale.

[@JohnsGarageIreland]

The seats are so comfortable, hard not to see it as a great future classic

[@Lot76CARS]

Thanks John. Peugeot’s golden period from 205 to this. I had two 405 and then followed with two 406, all company cars. Loved them both, totally blew the socks of dull competition. They lost their mojo with the 407 onwards. I do want one of these beauties, any engine and I’d be happy. Any chance to test a 405 please, I have such a soft spot for them!

[@irishman6124]

Their is a red 03 406 coupe 2.2 diesel on done deal the vintage section it has nct. The person is asking €3950

[@Lot76CARS]

@@irishman6124 tempting…

[@JohnsGarageIreland]

Some say I've been offered an Irish 405 Mi16 but I'll have to wait until the summer to film it......

[@JohnsGarageIreland]

DO IT, the HDi is the pick for all round ability and cost

[@Lot76CARS]

@@JohnsGarageIreland now you’re talking!!!

[@danisattar9325]

My favorite car in my life ❤

[@sevenseems4917]

The early 194hp engines are the nicest, both sound and driving dynamics.. also with a 5speed manual, they are the fastest.

[@brendanokeeffe1813]

Hi John, wasn’t so lucky with my engine oil leaks from its head, but a beautiful car 98D406 reg to booth had it in 2005 agree lovely styling

[@patrickcrean7813]

That was Ronan Keatings car originally!

[@cormackeppel5878]

Lovely car, test drove one and test drove a Calibra many moons ago, ended up buying the Calibra.

[@JohnsGarageIreland]

A Calibra, now I'd love to film one of those

[@lukemallory7832]

Brilliant review and you know your stuff - we're about the same age. Can you remember what the price was? I grew up in a 504 and it would be nice to have a Peugeot again but don't want to annoy Slattery's without a guide price..!

[@JohnsGarageIreland]

Hi Luke. This isn't for sale but it's part of their collection. I'm organising a French car gathering in Nenagh on August Bank Holiday Monday and the Slattery collection will be there if you want to see it.

[@lukemallory7832]

@@JohnsGarageIreland Ahh, I see. I thought you meant they were working on and supplying classic Peugeots. I'll keep the French gathering in mind - my first car back around c. 2000 was a Citroen Xantia..! Sadly long gone now..

[@richarddavey9547]

You for got the later 2.2 petrol 160 BHP 👍

[@real_yomchi]

Yeah between the earlier 'D8' and later 'D9', Peugeot gave the engine to Porsche to play with. The result? 194bhp > 210bhp. There's pros and cons to each of these but when the bodywork looks like it does, engine choice doesn't really matter :D Looking under the bonnet of that one, it may actually be a D8.5....

[@sdfsdf23232dsfsdf]

I know the owner. Sold me a car years ago with a major engine problem. Pity because his Dad is a gent.

[@Stratoszero]

Someone must love this, isn't there a really punitive road tax for 2 litres up?

[@JohnsGarageIreland]

This one costs a little over €1800 per annum.....they've several large engined Peugeots!

[@Stratoszero]

@@JohnsGarageIreland what a ridiculous state of affairs.

[@JohnsGarageIreland]

@Stratoszero could be worse, the highest band on the emissions system is €2400!

[@Stratoszero]

@@JohnsGarageIreland Madness.

[@patrickcrean7813]

€1490 on this John. It’s a bargain lol