dont

17+ year old 405 still looks like new, only issue is that it has lost
its aircon gas this summer, and 10 year old 106 looking like new as
well.  Both were bought new and have been great cars.

--
mick

I think it means that those of us with earlier models that had built in
problems have overcome them and the newer Pugs are markedly more reliable.
Possibly also because the newer ones are much harder for the DIY owner to
repair so they take it straight to the professionals.
--
Tinkerer

Spot-on. Back in 505 and, even, 406 days, this group was a necessary
resource. Now, in 407 days, the only help I sought (successfully) was
on how to update the clock!.

Actually, I think the biggest problems seemed to arise with the dreaded 307.
The one that only avoided being last on Which's reliability list because the
807 got there first.    ;o)
--
Tinkerer

I've had my 406 for 6 years now 4 new tyres 1 new battery and 1 new tail
pipe still banging out 47 mpg and never needs oil between services, done
137000 miles cant be bad.

Bystander Winchester

My 406 HDi is 1999 and was my company car, retiring with me in 2002.
136,000 miles but although the battery lasted until a year ago (and only
then got replaced as a winter precaution) it has suffered from the known 406
problems, i.e. fuel lift pump breaking up and contaminating fuel system,
rear door lock failing, terminals under front seats having to be soldered up
because the airbag light was flashing, collapsed front strut spring and air
recirculating flap motor stripping its gears.    Other than that like you,
tailpipe, tyres, 47mpg etc.   Later models were modified to avoid some of
these "known" problems, mine is a hybrid of MKl and MKll (effectively MKll
mechanics in a partially face lifted MKl body) and was in the very first
batch of common rail diesels.
--
Tinkerer

I got over 100k out of each of my Pugs - a 504, a 505 and a 406 (all
petrol). The fact that I now have a 407 Hdi speaks for itself in terms
of satisfaction with the brand. The 407 is sleeker and more powerful
than the 406 but less comfortable to drive (though OK). Next time
around, hopefully, they will simplify the controls. There are many
buttons I have never used and often I get to the settings I want by
trial and error. Also the 406 had a memory storing two driver-seat/
mirror settings. I sadly miss that.

I got over 100k out of each of my Pugs - a 504, a 505 and a 406 (all
petrol). The fact that I now have a 407 Hdi speaks for itself in terms
of satisfaction with the brand. The 407 is sleeker and more powerful
than the 406 but less comfortable to drive (though OK). Next time
around, hopefully, they will simplify the controls. There are many
buttons I have never used and often I get to the settings I want by
trial and error. Also the 406 had a memory storing two driver-seat/
mirror settings. I sadly miss that.

The thing I most missed when switching from 405 to 406 was the boot
capacity.   Moving the spare from the carrier under the boot on the 405 to
the wheel well inside the boot on the 406 resulted in the loss of a
surprising amount of space.   I also preferred the mirror controls on the
first 405 I had.   There were two small joysticks on the centre console and
alongside were controls for the electric windows, much nicer than the switch
and selector and up/down buttons on the armrest.
--
Tinkerer