Peugeot 407 SW Estate (2004 - 2011) 1.6 HDi SE (110bhp) 5d (2005/05) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
i'm an optimist.....................re: PUG's poor reliabilty history........but it does have great looks.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Generally people like the shape, it's the best looker in it's class. It's just a shame Peugeot can't bulid a reliable car. It must hold back sales.
Would you buy this car again and why?
NO: depreciation excessive, reliabilty issues. Lost all faith in the mechanicals, just waiting for it to let me down big time.
What are you likely to buy next?
Ford Mondeo
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£12,000
When did you buy the car?
May 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
It was ok.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
He was ok.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
very comfortable, quiet. Hard acceleration can be a lottery, sometimes it takes off really well, other times it just will not respond.
What's it like to park?
It's ok to park, the long nose makes it difficult to judge distance to another car or wall.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
54K miles new clutch fitted under warranty, understand this is a known problem. Turbo gasket blown, replaced under warranty. 65k front left ball joint requires replacement, exhaust particle filter problem, possible £450 fix. TIME TO GET RID!!
What's most practical about your car?
comfort and handling.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
auto headlights and wipers
