Peugeot 407 SW Estate (2004 - 2011) 2.0 HDi Executive (136bhp) 5d (2006/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

The car tells people that you are sensible enough not to waste your money on lesser equipped german rivals.

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

My dad drives a Honda Accord and so admires the load space and panoramic glass roof of the 407.

Would you buy this car again and why?

This is the second 407 that i have owned so i probably wouldnt buy another. This is not a reflection on the car however i have yet to find a good peugeot dealer.

What are you likely to buy next?

I like the look of the new Ford Mondeo or the Mazda 6

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?

October 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

The experience of buying thr car was excellent however in terms of finance, the deal was fair on both sides.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Change of job and other personal circumstances

What was the dealer like?

The sales team at Robins and Day Lincoln were excellent however the after sales experience left a lot to be desired.

What's it like to drive?

The car is an excellent motorway and A road cruiser. The automatic gearbox makes it a good city drive too. The odd rattle and squeak can spoil it though.

What's it like to park?

The car is easy to reverse park however forward parking can be difficult to judge due to the low front end.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Mechanically and electrically, the car is sound as a pound. However there are a few rattles and squeaks that are attributable to very average build quality.

What's most practical about your car?

The load space is excellent and there is plenty of passenger room.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The executive model is stocked to the max with gadgets. The two best would be the panoramic roof and the in built sat nav system.