Two large cracks in front bumper after minor shunt. Very expensive to get replaced and re-sprayed (approx 1000GBP).
Broken rear seat access cable in drivers seat - replaced under warranty. (Actual replacement was botched by dealer and required a completely new seat!)
Really nippy after 2500rpm, worryingly sluggish below that limit though.
Best looking car in the company car park.
Very thirsty - short journeys "expensive", much happier on a motorway cruise.
Being a little slugish under 2500 rpm is not a problem, as long as it's not severe. All 2 litre naturally aspirated engines are a little slugish at low rpms, but it should pickup pace very nicely at middrange. The 406 coupe, pininfirina styled design is the best car to come out of a french car manufacturer, and I still like it, it's a brilliant piece of design. Wan't serious power, no sluggishness? go for the 210bhp 3.0 V6 version!
I think it was just because it was a big heavy car for the engine. I ended up trading it in for a RX8 so finally experienced proper acceleration. I still miss my 406 coupe and would have it back, just for the smooth drive and economy (never realised how good I had it till I got the 20MPG RX8).
I think the late model 2.2l diesel 406 Coupe is probably the best trade off in looks and performance, though I did pass an old V6 a few months ago and wondered if I could ever afford a second car..
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