Peugeot 407 SW Estate (2004 - 2011) 2.0 HDi SE (136bhp) 5d (2006/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Obviously the butt of Jeremy Clarkson jokes- 407 all mouth and no trousers.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
To polite to comment.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Getting old and need an easier to park car with good load space.
What are you likely to buy next?
Vauxhall 5 door or similar.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£12,000
When did you buy the car?
October 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Average price.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Previous owner of Peugeots. Liked the gadgets for the price.
What was the dealer like?
Horrible
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Quite fun and very quick on long bends. Good motorway car but rattles and suspension thumps with large rims on poor secondary roads. Takes a while to appreciate the benefits of the aluminium suspension.
What's it like to park?
Horrible. No sensors on my version. Big overhang at front.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Front suspension bearings replaced about 40k and paid for by Peugeot. One tire valve £120 inc reset of pressure warning system.
What's most practical about your car?
Reasonable load and very long legged (6th gear) on motorways giving in excess 45mpg at top end of speed limit.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise control standard fitting.
