Peugeot 407 SW Estate (2004 - 2011) 2.0 HDi S (136bhp) 5d (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Bad buy, sucked in by original looks, which are a bit passe now.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
All fur coat and no knickers
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never - and as a consequence will never buy another Peugeot.
What are you likely to buy next?
Anything but French.
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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?
£15,000
When did you buy the car?
November 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, Car was Exec model, full leather trim all manner of toys plus JBL upgrade stereo.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Looks, plus previous 406 HDi GTX estate magnificent.
What was the dealer like?
Very good
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Cumbersome but good on Motorways. The front pillars heavily obscure your vision making tight RH corners almost dangerous.
What's it like to park?
Poor, its a bulky car with a very poor turning circle, and not ideal in town.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes it goes wrong regularly. From: All front brakes parts replaced,Drivers seat replaced, failed rear suspension, leaking gearbox, failed aircon,tyre sensor failure - all four wheels, fuel cap failure, ABS system failure, EPS failure, shall I go on?
What's most practical about your car?
It's a reasonable cross between hatch and estate
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
