Peugeot 407 Saloon (2004 - 2011) 2.0 HDi SE (136bhp) 4d (2008/08) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Boring old mans car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They knew the trouble I had with it.So they wont ever buy a French diesel.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I have had many Pug/Citroen diesels.Xud,s and early hdi cars.But I will never buy a later 2004 on hdi car.They are a money pit.It does not cost much to put 4 spark plugs in a petrol engine so thats the route to go down these days.
What are you likely to buy next?
I Have a astra petrol at mo.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,000
When did you buy the car?
June 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Bought at auction from fleet retailer disposal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I wanted a big comfy diesel for not too much money.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Nice drive when driven at 70-80,but not very stable around bends or high speed.
What's it like to park?
Not the best,but most cars are the same these days.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Had nothing but trouble Engine not running properly ( stuttering) spent £000,s trying to sort to no avail.Climate control only blowing hot air (internal Flaps shaft sheared) Dash out to fix properly.Boot lid wont open.Cables had broke in hindge rubber boot. Display had mind of its own.Duell mass flywheel slipped now and then.
What's most practical about your car?
Being able to offload it at the car auction (for a £1500 loss).
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Getting out of it when I got home.
