Peugeot 407 Saloon 2.0 HDi SE (136bhp) 4d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very high spec for the money.
Costs
Got 27,000 miles out of the first set of front tyres. Rears still going strong at 30k. No other expenses other than standard servicing.
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On the road
Driving
Always a pleasure to get behind the wheel. Only criticism is the steering seems to wander as though tyre pressures are uneven - but they're not! Oh, and a blind spot on the front screen pillar when cornering right.
Performance
Likes to be driven hard but fuel consumption suffers. Averages 42mpg.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems. Two recalls, but did not affect me. Peugeot did them without any hassle.
Image
I had one of the first, and got lots of compliments. It's a great car to be seen in.
Comfort
Good for long journeys. Always fiddling with the seat to get the best driving position. Just get it right, then my wife drives it and have to start all over again. Electric seats with position memory would be well worth having.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems. I like the folding door mirrors.
Service
Excellent.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Don't like not being able to turn off air con without going through the computer. Cold air comes through under the steering column. Brakes are spongy, squeal, and hit & miss in the wet - discs take a long time to dry and operate.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes