Peugeot 407 Saloon (2004 - 2011) 2.2 Executive 4d Tip Auto (2005/05) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Nothing at all. I did not design it but I love driving it.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
I have not had any derogatory comments at all, only good ones.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes.the car overall is an excellent performer and still looks a great design although it has been replaced in Peugeot's range.
What are you likely to buy next?
I do not know at this stage.
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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?
£4,995
When did you buy the car?
July 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
The trade in offered on my Vectra considerering it had nearly 190K on the clock was very fair.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Apart from the great design and the handling when being driven the addition extras package built into the car made it a must buy coupled with the price for such a high spec car.
What was the dealer like?
The place the car was purchased from was not a dealer but a used car sales room. We asked if we could test drive four vehicles they had on display which they agreed with no problem and then negotiated the tradein price and the deal was done.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Firm footed on all road conditions, little body roll in cornering, precise steering, good ride qualities, excellent all round vision and very comforable even after a long continuous drive.
What's it like to park?
Sensors on the back bumper do help but the lock is not the best.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
I have never had a car where I have encountered so many punctures and dipped headlight bulbs failing.
What's most practical about your car?
The overall size for the work it does.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The excellent fitted Sat Nav, fuel consumption monitor, the easy electrical adjustment of the seats and the various monitors of the engine, tyre pressures and weather conditions.
