>> I wouldn't get too excited trilogy, it's one thing to decide you want one, but finding one is an altogether different task!.

I've just checked mine (P571XTX, registered June 1997) and from the MOT history it looks as if it died back in 2006-7 at around 168,409 miles.

I guess a big petrol V6 can struggle in the bangernomics stage of its life.

The one on the ebay link above seems to have velour seats. Mine definitely had leather.

I've just done a quick google. It seems mine was in 'executive' trim.

The V6 must be quite high on road tax, certainly worth checking out.

Not really, the youngest 406 estate will be 2003/2004 (the sole candidate on Autotrader and Ebay is a 2001), so it avoids the high prices for post March 2006. It would be £340 if paid in one go or £357 if paid by direct debit over 12 months.

Thanks for all the feedback. Enjoying the 6 cylinder Merc has made me desire another, hence the attraction of the Peugeot. I'd only drive it a couple of thousand miles a year so fuel consumption isn't a big issue. Will seek out 'Furious Driving's' review. I've driven a 2.0 HDI, was greatly impressed by it, apart from the poor load space, which meant I had successive MK1 Focus estates and enjoyed both immensely.

Thanks for the 75 suggestion. I've driven one, not impressed, too much about it would annoy me.

Jaguar X-Type 3.0 estate? Some very tidy ones on autotrader

I like them, sadly rust seems to be an issue, and VED is over 500 pounds.

Edited by Trilogy. on 20/11/2021 at 23:16

Thanks for all the alternative suggestions. I already have a short list, just biding my time for the right car to come up for sale. I'm in no hurry to part with the W124. :-)

Edited by Trilogy. on 21/11/2021 at 07:52

BBD,

It's an E300D multivalve estate. I'm only going to sell it because I fancy a change, owned for ten and a half years.

I had a Vauxhall Vectra estate 2.5 litre. That was a V6 as far as I recall. It was a lovely machine, had it from 1997 to 2000. It was replaced by an old shape V70 run out model with loads of extras but that didn't better the Vauxhall. It was an SRi Vectra, but unlike the 2 lite 4 cylinder models, didn't have rock hard suspension. It did 80,000 miles in those three years and I don't remember much if anything going wrong with it. Those days will soon be over.

I worked at a SAAB dealer when the 'classic' 900 was replaced by the Vauxhall based version. First example we got was a metallic green V6 SE auto with the exact same engine as your Vectra.

Drove many miles in it and it was a nice thing with fab seats and a creamy growl, but I'd still rather have the (SAAB engined) turbo version.

You're correct estates are S124, just like the coupe are C124, IIRC.

If a fortune is over 500 pounds I won't be buying anything in that VED bracket.

Actually I wouldn't have one even if they were VED free.