Peugeot 407 Saloon (2004 - 2011) 2.2 SE 4d (2006/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I couldn't afford a BMW!!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Not had any negative comments about the car, expect perhaps that I'm old before my time! The car is known as a family car, but I love it anyway!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yeah I would. I loved my 406, then got a Fiat Stilo (DON'T BUY ONE THEY ARE AWFUL!!!), I missed the 406 so bought the updated one and have not been disappointed. Can't wait to see what the 408 will be like!!!!
What are you likely to buy next?
At the moment it looks like a toss up between the 407 Coupe or the Mazda RX-8, but only time will tell what I go for.
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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?
£10,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Deal was okay, but trade in price was low.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Had a 406 in the past and loved it. Drove a friend's 407 and immediately wanted one!!
What was the dealer like?
Alright, nothing to write home about though.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Smooth and quiet. Also when you put your foot down, it shifts pretty well for a big car. Not too confident taking tight corners at speed as the grip isn't what it could be, but generally a great driving experience.
What's it like to park?
It doesn't have parking sensors, so parking can be a wee bit problematic as it is hard to judge the back of the car. Reverse parking in the rain isn't fun when you can't see out of the rear window. Why don't saloon's have rear wipers? Never understood that one!!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Rear passenger tyre had air escaping from the value due to a fault with the sensor. Replaced by Peugeot for free, apart from that not had a problem.
What's most practical about your car?
Size and comfort. Cruise control is brilliant as I do a lot of Motorway driving. Automatic lights and window wipers is a nice touch too. Very comfortable driving on Motorways.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise control!! Bluetooth is good too.
