Peugeot 207 Hatchback (2006 - 2012) 1.6 HDi GT (110bhp) 5d (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I'm silly for buying a French car... But it's a good looker.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone seems to like my car, but I still get the comments about it being French!
Would you buy this car again and why?
I wouldn't. Due to Peugeot's reputation, my next car will be a more reliable car with a bit more oomph!
What are you likely to buy next?
I've been looking at all sorts... Audi TT, Audi A3, Volkswagen Scirocco, BMW 1 series/3 series... I just don't know!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,500
When did you buy the car?
September 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Car was advertised at £5950, I haggled to £5500. I feel it was a good deal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I wouldn't normally go for a Peugeot, but this one was an ex-demo and had all of the gadgets! And as it was the GT model, looked great.
What was the dealer like?
The Peugeot dealer was helpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It drives really nicely, the turbo can lag a little, but once it kicks in, the car pulls nicely! Has a nice sporty feel to it too.
What's it like to park?
Parking is easy, big rear window, small car & parking sensors makes it all simple!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Well. The day before I bought the car... The ESP unit became faulty. The Peugeot garage sorted this out for me - no charge. Apparently this unit costs a few thousand?... Well, that was free for me so I'm happy! The turbo tube has come loose before, not a problem, just pushed it back into place and tightened up. The external lights had some earthing issues, some connectors got a little rusty.
What's most practical about your car?
I'm a tall chap, so I'd say head room and leg room is good, even in the back for passengers. Mind you, the boot is a decent size too. For a small car, it's pretty spacious!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Ooooh, the car has everything you could want... Automatic lights & wipers, satnav, tinted windows, JBL speakers, panoramic roof, dual-zone air-con, auxiliary, 6-CD changer, leather seats, electric wing mirrors, parking sensors, cruise control, speed limiter... But. My favourite has to be the upgraded JBL sound system. 4 speakers, 2 tweeters and a built in sub. It's beautiful.
