Sensible Secondhand Classics: 2001 Peugeot 406 Coupé 3.0 V6 SE Manual - Lloyd Vehicle Consulting

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Arguably one of the best looking designs of 20th century motoring.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you, sir! It was an amazing car to drive, and also brilliant to look at.

[@justing7168]

I,m still driving my 60,000 mile V6 manual and able to out handle and out drag many many other cars on the road. This car is so underrated, owners tend to love and keep them for MANY years, like me. They are worth buying and maintaining over most modern clutch-less cars IMO. You will park it and look back as you walk away, all owners do that. My 2003 V6 is also ULEZ compliant (London UK road toll/tax). Beat that! :) AND... If you add the 18" alloys from the later model, they handle, stop and drive far far better than on the standard 16" alloys with tall sidewalls. I have done this and am amazed at the improvement after years of owning it, and driving it sparingly. Enjoy.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

This is one of the seminal episodes of Sensible Secondhand Classics. An absolutely amazing car, probably the only weak point is the design of the dashboard, but if you like the one in the normal 406, then that isn't much of a problem. The owner has several of these, and he loves them. So did I! Thank you very much indeed for watching and commenting.

[@byronmills5952]

I'm lucky enough to own a manual Pulsar Yellow 3.0 Se V6 coupe. I absolutely adore it - these are beautiful cars and are now sadly hugely unappreciated in the UK.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you ever so much indeed for watching and commenting. The yellow Coupés are particularly rare from what I understand. I really enjoyed driving this car, it was just a shame that my temporary camera mount rattled so much during the review....

[@frenchbred2081]

Excellent I have one too! As well as the Polaris blue V6 above that’s in the video, I have a diablo red, Ariane blue, Galileo green and pulsar yellow. Where abouts are you in the uk?

[@PlanetautoUK]

What a car, beautiful example, many whistles and bells and that colour scheme, the coupe oozes style, that excitement level can be measured on the Richter scale.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes sir! The excitement level was also measured with the rattly temporary camera mount... Mind you, it hardly mattered when driving this amazing car. As you say, a beautiful example!

[@santoprattico6027]

Thanks for this great review. I've had a silver 2002 V6 for some years now and there's no way I'm getting rid of it. It's a joy to drive, even around town. My only gripe is that it's a little too "civilised" and I have to really rev it up to get a satisfying grunt! SOmetimes it's even better to stand outside and look at the amazing timeless Italian styling.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, a very nice sounding engine. Not sure if this or the V6 Saloon I tested last year had a better exhaust note, but I enjoyed both. The styling is indeed absolutely lovely, it is a shame that this type of car is very rare now on the new market, but I suppose it does mean that prices will continue to rise for these 406 Coupés.

[@trabali5168]

I'll never forget when this car was released and i was in love with it, it made even the std 406 look dated even though it was released two years earlier. Pininfarina did a great job on the styling

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

That's right! The 406 saloon in retrospect looks rather handsome in compared with many modern cars, but the coupé certainly does make it look rather plain in comparison. It was a real privilege to have driven this amazing example.

[@frothe42]

What a treasure! I love the exterior colour, the interior seating colour I would call cognac, with matching colour on the steering wheel. I find it to be quite exquisite! Of course, Pininfarina has designed for Peugeot for decades, and its styling is simply exquisite! I liked this review very much Joseph!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, a lovely interior and exterior colour! I am glad you like it as well. Apart from the rattly camera mount, I think that this turned out OK. Yes, indeed Pinifarina did an amazing job on these.

[@frothe42]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting I believe Pininfarina also designed the 505 and the 504, which are now timeless classics. I am enjoying all your recent reviews very much!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@frothe42 , yes, they did the 504 Coupé. I don't know about the standard 504 and the 505, though...

[@adamtoms2726]

Probably up there with the 205 in terms of Peugeot's best looking vehicles. Another fine review Mr Lloyd well done.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Oh yes, sir! This certainly looks wonderful, doesn't it? Thanks ever so much indeed for watching!

[@matap3021]

I had a 210, Arianne Blue with Tan leather. Daily drive for 10 years loved it. Of all the cars I have owned the best, and 2nd would be a Mark 1 golf GTI.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you for watching! Yes, loved this car, an absolute joy, the owner has several of them, but this is my favourite from his collection.

[@alaricbragg7843]

Controversial opinion: One of the last great Peugeots... Thank you for such a detailed review!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

I think quite a lot of people would share your opinion about that, sir!

[@alaricbragg7843]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting Peugeot and Citroen/DS still rule in rallying and endurance competition events. But you look at some of their post 2000 road vehicles like some you have reviewed - and in one case put out of its misery - then you wonder what went wrong.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@alaricbragg7843 , things like Prince engines, cheap plastic and controversial styling happened, although there are occasion greats out there like the RCZ-R....

[@mpersad]

A really beautiful car, really does have future classic written all over it! Terrific review as always Joseph.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, definitely worthy of the classic label, especially in this sort of condition in this sort of specification. Thank you ever so much indeed again, sir!

[@alansimpson835]

This is an absolute beauty. I always really liked these cars. The styling is brilliant, the alloys tasty and the blue is beautiful. Like the colour coded steering wheel too. The power delivery looks effortless too. The only complaint I have of this car is the name. 406 Coupé just doesn't do justice to such a great looking car

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Well sir, right at the end of production, this was just known as the Peugeot Coupé, so perhaps that is a better name? I did enjoy this very, very much, I must say. The SE does have all the toys as well, including the colour coded steering wheel. Looks as if you aren't the only fan of this car, sir, Justin has had quite a few of them over the years.

[@willswheels283]

I’ve always liked the 406 coupe, very stylish. I remember seeing a review when these were new and they criticised the dashboard as being dull and too similar to the 406 saloons. Personally I’ve no issue with the dash. It’s a nice car, even nicer with that beige leather interior and that V6 motor. Great vid once again Mr Lloyd!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Oh sir, we do like a nice V6 engine and a beige leather interior, don't we? The dashboard is OK, I suppose, particularly as this is a later model and it has climate control. Apart from the rattly camera mount, this turned out OK!

[@Mexxx65]

50th Like! I'm an Australian Peugeot 406 V6 Australian owner. I picked up my "beautiful piece of Automotive History" with 130,000kms on the odometer. Silver with tan leather interior. It looks have most definitely aged well! And with its fully independent suspension, rides over "B" roads beautifully as well!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you ever so much indeed for watching! Didn't realise these were popular in Australia as well. Definitely drives really nicely (ignore the rattly camera mount) and surprisingly smoothly, as well as looking really good. Of course it has the tan interior. Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@markonmotoring]

That looks like a really nice example. I can see why you like that leather interior too. Really is the icing in the cake.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, a lovely car, I can see why Justin has owned at least one of these all throughout the last 20 years. When he showed me pictures of the colour scheme, I knew I had to come and drive it, beautiful and comfortable interior.

[@kevinellam1870]

Thanks for the review its great to see the model reviewed in current times. I have run my 3 litre for the past 12 years, automatic transmission with black leather interior. I understand the cost new was around £29,000 in 2000, I paid £5,500, it owes me nothing. I do miss seeing other examples on the road though.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

That is my pleasure, it was a joy to drive this car. The mileage is relatively high, so the gearbox took a little bit of getting used to, but apart from that, it was wonderful to drive. Justin has owned about 20 of these during the last 20 years, so he probably has most of them! The temporary rattly camera mount unfortunately spoiled some of the audio, which I only realised upon coming to edit the three reviews I made the same day....

[@Ravensclawed]

Lovely, lovely car. Hard to imagine Peugeot got it so wrong styling wise just a few years after this with the 207 and the 407 with their gaping grills. Fine review sir

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you ever so much indeed for watching! I actually reviewed a 207 on the channel about two years ago. It wasn't great... This certainly looks a lot better, and probably drives better too!

[@fasthracing]

Had one of the first ones new in the UK. Same car as this but in red. Loved it.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Sounds like Diablo Red, the 406 V6 Saloon I filmed for No Budget Reviews last year was that colour.

[@fasthracing]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting Yes I think it was. Mine was S reg.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@fasthracing , S registration would have been August 1998 to March 1999. These were launched in the UK in October 1997 from what I understand, so an early one (D8) with the hazard light switch in a different position to this later D9.

[@fasthracing]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting I think there was a waiting list for them when new. Hence mine was a very early one. I took it France and no one had ever seen one before.

[@TheBlueStinger55]

Just found your channel. Seems there's a lot of videos I need to watch! My budget for a car rarely exceeds 2-3 grand so it's good to see lots of reviews in that range. As for this 406, well what a beauty inside and out. Love the leather, it's almost the same colour as the leather in my C2! Anyway, good review. Cheers

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you ever so much indeed! How wonderful to have you stumble across the channel. We have No Budget Reviews, Sensible Secondhand Reviews/Classics and Tweed Jacket Reviews. All of these have their own playlists. Tweed Jacket Reviews was the original format, but is quite expensive to make, so No Budget Reviews was introduced 18 months ago as a cost saving measure. Sensible Secondhand Reviews came in six months ago to allow increased production of reviews whilst continuing to save money. I think that I have well over 100 reviews on the channel now. This 406 Coupé was absolutely lovely inside and out and I am an absolute sucker for a lovely beige leather interior, as you may have seen. Thank you ever so much indeed for watching!

[@TheBlueStinger55]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting thanks for the reply and for all of this content. Cheers

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

No problem at all! Got lots of other types of video as well, most of them on playlists... Thank you ever so much indeed again!

[@frenchbred2081]

Great review Joseph thank you for taking time out to drive my coupe. Glad everyone below liked it too, of the 5 coupes I own you this is probably my favourite colour scheme. I see some people compared it to a Ferrari well it’s actually better than my 360 in a lot of ways. (Sorry didn’t mention about this when you came to drive it Joseph!) you can see it on my profile.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you, Justin! Wow, you certainly do have a tasty collection, don't you? I do love the colour scheme on this car, and it drove really nicely once I got used to the gearbox. That's not a problem, I don't know whether I prefer one of those or a Ferrari either, to be honest!

[@PeaceBeTheJourney.]

What colour is this??

[@frenchbred2081]

@@PeaceBeTheJourney. Polaris blue in the uk. Blu Byzance in France 🇫🇷

[@PeaceBeTheJourney.]

@@frenchbred2081 thats the best colour imo. I can unfortunately only find coupes in hyperion blue! Had a tatty hyperion blue remapped hdi that went like a scolded cat, just sold it and got a hyperion blue later v6. Too be honest, im a bit dissapointed in the lack of performance from the v6

[@frenchbred2081]

@@PeaceBeTheJourney. the V6 I have go very well, maybe you need to check if the throttle cable clip has come off? Quite easy for it to get knocked off and hamper performance. These coupes will still do 150 mph quite easily.,

[@josephshaw1378]

Really enjoyed the review, thank you Joseph. A really well looked after example. I love the colour and design.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you ever so much indeed, Mr Shaw! Yes, Justin keeps this car in excellent condition, along with his other 406s... There was another one I could have driven, but I loved the look of this one when I saw the pictures, and I was not disappointed in person.

[@strangermaniacos686]

Very nice car, I own two V6 406 coupe and love them so much !

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you ever so much indeed! It was a fantastic car, it is just a shame that a rattly camera mount spoiled the audio during the early part of the video... Justin has some more Peugeots for me to film, so I am planning to return soon. It's going to be hard to improve on this, though!

[@martinwalker3088]

Another lovely review Joseph and a super looking car. Thank you.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you, sir! Yes, apart from the rattly camera mount, I think that this turned out OK... I am glad that you enjoyed it.

[@seancooke4127]

The first vehicle that I ever experienced the frameless windows lowering from and raising into the roof seal. Could it possibly be the same colour of leather to feature in Pininfarina designed Ferraris?

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

It could well be the same sort of leather in the Ferraris, I am not sure... The Astra TwinTop we had actually did the same trick with the frameless doors, that was one thing at least about it which made it seem luxurious. The rest of it couldn't touch this classy 406, though!

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Great looking Peugeot, lovely interior and lovely V6.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you, Mr Watters! Glad you liked it, it was a brilliant little car.

[@HFStuart]

Great review. Sadly the late V6 cars are getting hard to find in good condition. The 2.2 petrol is a pretty good compromise not quite as quick or good sounding but 80-100kg lighter so the handling is better. The coloured (you could get red or blue too) leather makes a huge difference to the ambience as the 'standard' black leather + grey roof lining is pretty boring.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you ever so much indeed for watching and commenting! Yes, I imagine the 2.2s would be a good compromise, but having driven a V6 saloon last year, I would miss the V6 noise if I had a four cylinder one of these. Sadly, my rattly temporary camera mount did mar the lovely sound of this engine somewhat. I think the four cylinder cars also had a different power steering system. I do like this lovely beige/biscuit coloured leather interior, one of the car's best attributes!

[@alaricbragg7843]

At least the rattle was not part of the car! This was sold in New Zealand - as a luxury car! Looks amazing! 🙂

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, it was a very cheap temporary mount that I don't really use any more. You can understand why... The owner has several of them, all in amazing condition.

[@alaricbragg7843]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting Yes I wondered if he was a collector. That's the tidiest used Peugeot I have ever seen!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@alaricbragg7843 , Justin is a fastidious man...

[@frenchbred2081]

@@alaricbragg7843 thank you. I keep all of them in showroom condition, but they all get used!

[@alaricbragg7843]

@@frenchbred2081 You're welcome!

[@garygriffiths2911]

What a utterly beautiful example this is - both inside and out - and how I wish my 406 saloon came with leather door cards. I know from personal experience that these V6 powered pugs are stronger performers too. This really is a poor man's Ferrari in many ways and it has instantly found a place on my list of cars I really wouldn't mind owning.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Oh sir, yours beats this car for practicality and value, but it was an absolutely amazing drive, and this car looks brilliant. With a bit more power, I think she was actually a bit faster than your saloon too, but you can't tell most of the time. I know why you might fancy one yourself!

[@johnbartley3563]

Thank for that reply sir - as I suspected I need to do some research regards classic car insurance

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

I have known some 29 year old cars which some classic policies will not cover, and some 15 year old cars which are covered without any hesitation. It just depends, I am afraid.

[@richardhowlett9424]

Excellent review of a fantastic car . Probably the finest car ever to wear a Peugeot badge . All down hill since , sadly.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Oh sir, cars like the 207 and 307 weren't wonderful, were they? The newer ones seem to have recovered a bit, though.

[@ST-ur7oh]

Excellent review - jacket matching the interior. 205 cabriolet was the only one designed by Pinninfarina.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

It was an accident to have them in any way match, but certainly the beige leather interior was no accident once I knew Justin had this car.... Thank you for the clarification about which 205s Pininfarina had some involvement with!

[@frenchbred2081]

205 cti, 504 coupe, 306 cabriolet were also designed by Pininfarina.

[@retrooutput]

I never really know where the adage of them being badged as Coupe on the late ones comes from, I had one of the very last registered on an 04 plate and it was still just '406' similarly to the 53 plate ones kicking about. I'm not even sure I've seen this on later facelift ones in Europe either. Not that this is your fault of course as you're simply going by the information that is available....

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

The owner of this one has about nine 406 Coupés, and he has never flagged this as incorrect, so I am assuming that it must be right, but I have never seen one without the 406 badge myself.

[@retrooutput]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting it’s written on the Coupe forum as well, and I did raise this question back along but nobody seems to know the origins of it, perhaps it’s one of those things that’s a factoid rather than actual fact but who knows, I think perhaps it stems from the main dealers referring to them as the Peugeot Coupe when the estate and saloon were being phased out.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@retrooutput , maybe we will never know...

[@stevestaff7425]

Brilliant review as always. Peugeot really knew how to produce a good looking big coupe Was behind a 407 coupe recently. Might be just me but it did have a Ferrari resemblance to it. A very good looking car I must say

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you ever so much indeed, sir! Yes, they do look a bit like a Ferrari F430, although I don't think that the designer was the same. I may be able to get my hands on a 407 Coupé as well, we will have to see. Glad you enjoyed it despite the rattling camera mount...

[@stevestaff7425]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting That'll be definitely one to look forward to 👍

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Excellent, sir!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@stevestaff7425 , thank you, sir!

[@johnbartley3563]

From which year are cars capable of getting the cheaper classic insurance ? I would prefer an older car that holds my interest?/John

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

That's a very difficult question to ask. As I found out this week, different insurers have very different ideas of what is and what is not a classic, so there is no one answer to this question at all.

[@mattw8332]

Very pretty car - comparable with a Ferrari. I'm surprised that they went out of production in 2003. I think Peugeot could have got more mileage out of this design (no pun intended!) and given the coupé another 5 years.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, they elected to replace it with the 407 Coupé instead. I may get to sample one of those at some point as well. I do hope that you enjoyed the video, this was a lovely colour.

[@tridosprint8458]

It was replaced by the in-house 407 Coupe design. A sorry have-not

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@tridosprint8458 , I look forward to trying one. They are very different, aren't they?

[@tridosprint8458]

Mine is produced in 2005 and I still love to drive my favorite French beauty

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Oh, I thought that they finished production in 2004! Was yours registered after production finished? Thank you ever so much indeed for watching.

[@HFStuart]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting They were sold for a couple more years in continental Europe - the later ones with an ill advised basking shark style new lower grill.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@HFStuart , yes, I have seen pictures of the facelift. We definitely didn't get those over here!

[@Name-lt2tz]

I have 2.2 diesel, 2002, will have to sell because bought newer car. But it is sad to sell it. But keeping 2 cars especially when driving so rarely is a luxury.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, we love the 406 Coupé, but they can be a bit expensive to run. Thank you ever so much indeed for watching and commenting!

[@Name-lt2tz]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting I do not see it being very expensive. Except for parts which cannot be taken from other models. Like bumpers, lights are expensive I heard. I was lucky , I was able to fix my bumbers, not ideally. But did not need to completely replace. At the same time unlukcy becuase other dirvers assholes hit and run :(

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, I had someone hit my car in a car park a few weeks ago whilst I was staying in a hotel. They drove away without leaving a note.

[@Victor-DOOM]

I have always liked the coupe but never got around to buying one. I had two vauxhal calibra instead. I was going after a coupe but regretfully the deal didn't happen 2011 shame because there was more ten years ago than now.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

This was an absolute beauty, a surprising hit on the channel too. I would actually quite like to try a Calibra to be able to compare the two.

[@Victor-DOOM]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting yes the calibra was nice the boot space was better because it is a hatchback and huge like a cavalier. I think the 406 coupe is a bit nicer style though.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@Victor-DOOM , yes, you are right, the Calibra was slightly more practical, but the 406 is probably the better car.

[@CortinasAndClassics]

Such a good looking car. And that interior 😮💜

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

We did enjoy it very much! Justin has an an absolutely ridiculous collection of cars, all in amazing condition.

[@phillyfarmer3280]

I owned one y reg same leather same colour same year engine etc . It got written off I did 50000 miles in mine . I bought a clk 430 after and now own a clk55 amg I have to say my clk can not match the ride and handling of the peugeot . The peugeot on the whole was more reliable aswell just a few french electrical problems but really was a unrated car . When Peugeot knew how to build cars these were as good as a 328 bmw in there day .

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Apologies for being so slow to reply, the algorithm on KZbin seems to have kept hiding these comments for almost two years!

[@benfearnhead9851]

Stunning cars. I rented a place around 2001 and my landlady drove one in this exact colour. That interior colour is sensational as well but I’m not keen on the two-tone steering wheel - would be better all black. Thanks for the review!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

That is an amazing car in amazing condition, sir! Still a highlight as far as Sensible Secondhand Classics is concerned. Thank you ever so much indeed for watching!

[@TheGreatestPlayerInTheWorld]

Lovely looking car very nice find!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Not bad, sir, is it?

[@rdsreference]

The gearshift throw was always very long on those even when new but I actually quite like it, its was very positive. Totally different to the 2L. There was a reason Autocar gave the V6 5 Stars in '97 Vs The 3 series Coupe and Volvo C70 Coupe. Engine, gearbox, ride was exemplary.Keep up the interesting content!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Having owned a 1998 C70 T5 for a while, I can confirm that these do handle a bit better. The driving position wasn't the best, but overall these are excellent cars.

[@depechem0demusic]

We don’t talk about diesels on this channel-apart from when Joseph wants too 😂😂😂

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

You know the rules, Sir Depeche!

[@depechem0demusic]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting 😇😇

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

You know you love it really!

[@PlanetautoUK]

You Just can’t enough when’s Joseph is behind the wheel 🥸 Sir D M

[@depechem0demusic]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting Why sir-you know I do 😜😜

[@velcingilles3756]

Little information updates on the video. The coupe was in production until 2005 and the gen 1 version had the 194 bhp V6 engine, which is more "nervy"/revvy than the 210 bhp engine, which is more linear... The ES9J4 engine (194 bhp) is also more reliable than the latter version. I have owned a coupe since 2005 and a V6 since 2007, and it's still an absolute joy to drive... So much so that i prefer it to my z4 3.0 and my 997 c2s! Once a coupe owner, you pretty much never stop looking back at it as you park it... And this stays with you forever. They are that sexy... Mine is slightly modified (not the chavvy way 🤣) and it's improve further still the handling, braking, acceleration etc... Currently doing a brakes overall, because the car is from 1998 so things start to age badly there, but parts are still relatively cheap (compared to a Porsche anyway 🤣🥴)... I've spent a lot of money on it over the years, but not much at all in the past 13 years actually, so i am now starting to replace all sorts of parts (boot struts, bonnet struts, console bulbs, rear calipers, etc... and i think i am going to start looking after her a lot more again because she deserves it! Long live the beauty... ❤️😎

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

We didn't get the final year facelifted cars in this country, so production for the UK finished in 2004. I have also driven two 406 V6 Saloons with a manual gearbox, one pre-facelift and one post-facelift, both with the 194 bhp engine, and they were both excellent.

[@velcingilles3756]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting yes that's right, no facelift for us in the UK but we still got 04 plates, albeit rare. Personally, having driven the 194 bhp and the 210 bhp, I much prefer the earlier engine. It's just revvier (and with a closed air induction kit it really does free up the air flow and enables the engine to rev much quicker - it really is quite noticeable). The latter engine is more linear... It doesn't mean it's bad, it's just a different feel and each to their own really.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Not a massive fan of the 2004 facelift, so it's just as well, really.

[@velcingilles3756]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting ah ah, 🤣🤣

[@David_H-73]

I think the Rover has got to go Joseph! I remember these going on sale in 1997 ,they were equally stunning back then. Luckily the UK didn't get the facelift car which spoiled the looks a little. Another Peugeot that looked just right ,also surprisingly good in solid red. The interior is very pleasant with the exception of the elephant hide dash that was common to Peugeots of that era.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, I don't think that we can sell her, but one of these is now seriously tempting. Justin mentioned the facelifted cars, as you say, we never got those over here, of course. Solid Red would actually be fine, although dark green or dark blue metallic with a beige leather interior is clearly better as far as I am concerned.

[@David_H-73]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting I wasn't serious about the Rover, and anyway it's on the Tshirts now!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@David_H-73 , indeed, sir!

[@Jakebrooks405]

Intro song?

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

It's in the video description.

[@fasthracing]

Mine was the one without the leather S reg.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, if it was an S, it would have been one of the first! Was it a 2.0 or a 3.0?

[@fasthracing]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting 3.0 litre. I had the 406 badge taken off and people used to ask what it was as it looked so exotic.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@fasthracing , if didn't have the leather interior, it would have just been the V6 base model with no trim designation from what I understand. Yes, very exotic looking!

[@fasthracing]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting Yep it was the V6 3.0 base model.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@fasthracing , good to see that I was right for once!