406 HDI. don\'t know what to do.

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Thu 19 Aug 2004 21:00
406 HDI. don\'t know what to do. - vectra di
i was looking to change the vectra for the 406 HDI 110. only thing is i can\'t find one with reasonable miles. but i found one with 105,000 miles. full service history etc. really good price. it\'s on a 2001 plate.

so question is. does this engine last. i bought my vectra with more miles on it and had no troubles. but i hear stories of this HDI engine doing 500.000 miles plus.

i don\'t know wether to go for a slightly older plate or just get the newer one with slightly higher miles.

what do you think?
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Thu 19 Aug 2004 21:45
406 HDI. don\'t know what to do. - Mike H
As long as it\'s been properly serviced, don\'t worry about the miles - better high than low!
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Thu 19 Aug 2004 21:50
406 HDI. don\'t know what to do. - Vansboy
Are you looking for car or estate??

I\'ve been considering one, instead of my van.(estate)

Not so much worried about the miles, as the condition - soooooo many are in a very poor state, cosmetically. I\'m talking ex fleet, in auction.

Worth a clik in the AuctionView link, left.

VB
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Thu 19 Aug 2004 21:57
406 HDI. don\'t know what to do. - barney100
Engine should be good for mega miles but my neighbour had one and the ABS cost him a grand. We all look at the engines but it seems to me that more mundane bits can cost you the £s.
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