Peugeot 407 SW Estate (2004 - 2011) 2.0 HDi Zenith (136bhp) 5d (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Needed a family car, but liked the "sporty" looks compared to Vectra/Mondeo estate etc.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
"Space shuttle" Thanks to large glass roof, (all the rage now, but this is a 2005/06 model car!).
Would you buy this car again and why?
No If I was looking for a car of similar age and mileage completed, I'd go German, probably a VW Passat, even if it meant losing out on some nice gadgets.
What are you likely to buy next?
Small MPV (Ford C-Max/ VW Touran) and a small nippy hatchback.
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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?
£4,500
When did you buy the car?
August 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Private Sale.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Previously owned within the family owned, well serviced.
What was the dealer like?
Private Sale.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great motorway cruiser, smooth, comfortable, nice toys. Firm hard ride at slow speeds and turbo lag on 1st-2nd gear mean town driving is quite uncomfortable, not good with potholes.
What's it like to park?
When the sensors are working parallel parking is fine. It is quite long and does have long overhang at front, watch out for curbs!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Panoramic Sunroof: The electric sliding cover mechanism broke meaning the sections became disjointed. Crazy Peugeot dealer prices meant I fabricated a replacement part at a local machine shop. Main beam & Indicator bulbs regularly blow. Tyre valve leaking, (£80 original part because of pressure sensors) Parking sensors intermittent fault (could be a costly fault!!!).
What's most practical about your car?
Power fold mirrors are great in country lanes.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The panoramic sunroof is fantastic Heated Leather seats are great in Winter Power fold mirrors are great in country lanes.
