I have had my 2000 V6 manual 210bhp model for 3 months and love this car. I have driven BM's most of my life and had a choice between this and a 535i sport - thank goodness I chose the 406. I smile every time I get into it and every time I put my foot down. The only concern is I think it has the wrong springs on the front shock as they creak every time I go over a bump. I have done an 1100 mile trip to Scotland and back and I did it on 2.5 tanks of fuel - not bad for a V6. I will keep this as long as possible because you can't find them any more.

A great car, and so economical with a top mpg of 16.7.

I liked this car from the first time I set eyes on one which was in my workplace. I saw it parked outside and had to have a look. On seeing the Pinninfarina badge on the side, I knew it was something different and nearly fell over when I saw the Pug badge on the back! The only thing I'm not so keen on mine and I would assume all 2 litre's are the same, is the short gearing in top-about 21mph per 1000rpm. Makes driving it much over 70 sound strained. Yes, I know you shouldn't do more than 70 in the UK but it's nice to have the option when needed! Overall-love the car and I would have another though the next one's going to be a diesel.

I have had a Peugeot 406 Coupe 3.0 V6 SE for three years. It is a 1998 model in Diablo Red with the tan leather interior - the most deisrable combination apparently.

It has now done 60,000 miles with virtually no problems at all, except usual maintenance and a replacement radiator.

For a front wheel drive car it handles fantastically well, due to a very good chassis. It feels nimble, and the engine is willing and responsive.

I bought the car because I wanted a coupe, but only the 406 has decent rear seats that really will fit adults, and looks this good.

The car is actually built in Italy by Pininfarina, who also designed it. They also design Ferraris - so there is plenty of pedigree.

The 406 Coupe is an example of when designers really get it right - it will still look fabulous for many years to come. Shame the 407 has nowhere near the style or grace.