Peugeot 207 CC (2007 - 2014) 1.6 VTi Allure (2010) 2d (2010/10) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I had a dream and the Allure crushed it.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Liked the look of it but they'll never know how crap a drive it was.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Absolutely not. Might've considered getting the HDi version if the dealership had been open to negotiation, but they didn't give a toss about aftersales and moaned about overpaying me for my part exchange.

What are you likely to buy next?

Have actually ditched the car at a loss of £3600 and am now driving the 207 GT HDi (non cc) and it's a rocket. But after Peugeot's "couldn't care less" attitude I won't be buying Peugeot again. And that's quite a statement from someone who's loved Peugeots for 18+ years.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£16,600

When did you buy the car?

June 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Thought I did at the time, but in retrospect I didn't.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Had always lusted after the 207cc and after deciding life's too short, threw caution to the wind (and my finances) and bought one.

What was the dealer like?

On the face of it she was fine, but again in retrospect she glossed the facts.

What's it like to drive?

Pants. Like driving a tank. The car had no life about it whatsoever. Zero overtaking power. Get used to being tailgated if you buy this.

What's it like to park?

Fine.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing went wrong with the car per se, no actual defaults, but it was a thoroughly disappointing performer and a petrol guzzler. Thoroughly disappointed with not only the performance but the sound system too. Everything about it depressed me, and I was a cow the entire time I owned it (approx five weeks).

What's most practical about your car?

Can't complain about the boot space.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Heated seats. USB connection. Oh, and not forgetting the folding roof.