Peugeot 407

DARK-KNIGHT

Hi what is the general opinion on the 407 looking At buying a 2005 or 2006 model need a bigger car for kids etc have a 2004 ford focus diesel saloon..

Are the 407 reliable, fuel efficient in petrol and diesel models etc??

blahblah06

Diesel all the way. ive a 07 1.6 with 300,000 on the clock. Great car

DARK-KNIGHT

blahblah06 wrote: »

Diesel all the way. ive a 07 1.6 with 300,000 on the clock. Great car

Looking at a petrol.. Any electrical problems?

Row

You'l be lucky to get 32-35mpg's out of the 1.8 petrols...otherwise there there fine.
1)abs sensors tend to fail.
2)watch out for worn lower balljoints.
3)check if aircon/heater is working on both sides if it has dual climate control.
The internal heater flaps can break which works out an expensive fix

There cheap to purchase compared to passats..A4's etc...:)

DARK-KNIGHT

Row wrote: »

You'l be lucky to get 32-35mpg's out of the 1.8 petrols...otherwise there there fine.
1)abs sensors tend to fail.
2)watch out for worn lower balljoints.
3)check if aircon/heater is working on both sides if it has dual climate control.
The internal heater flaps can break which works out an expensive fix

There cheap to purchase compared to passats..A4's etc...:)

Would you recommend one?? The focus we have is doing about 470 miles to a 70 euro tank.. Can anyone give similar mileage readouts for a petrol 407?

bennya

I have a 1.8 Petrol 407 (2007), I can get about 500 miles to a fill (albeit from a 63 litre tank), trip computer shows an average of about 37mpg.

That's from mostly motorway driving with some short local trips.

one4on

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Hi what is the general opinion on the 407 looking At buying a 2005 or 2006 model need a bigger car for kids etc have a 2004 ford focus diesel saloon..

Are the 407 reliable, fuel efficient in petrol and diesel models etc??

great car, tops the tun in about 20 seconds

DARK-KNIGHT

bennya wrote: »

I have a 1.8 Petrol 407 (2007), I can get about 500 miles to a fill (albeit from a 63 litre tank), trip computer shows an average of about 37mpg.

That's from mostly motorway driving with some short local trips.

Ok Jesus just test drove it and all I'll say is luxury in comparison to the focus!!!

bennya

They are comfy aren't they

Only other thing not covered above - make sure the radio/trip display in the centre console works correctly and doesn't suffer from fading in the heat - early models (04-06) were prone to this fault.

2pack

is the 407 1.6hdi the same engine thats in the berlingo and ford focus, dont they give lots of trouble while the 2litre is not near as bad

bennya

Yes, it's the same engine.

I've no direct experience with the 1.6HDi, though I believe that once they're serviced on the button and given a good quick motorway run once a week they're grand. Row seems to be the expert in this regard so I'll bow to greater knowledge

DARK-KNIGHT

Very comfy car alright think the wife wants an estate now any experience lads?

Also found a 2 litre 05 79000 miles immaculate condition for 2000 euro half tempted bargain due to engine size

2pack

And you get the 6 speed gearbox in the 2litre which is a bonus too

DARK-KNIGHT

2pack wrote: »

And you get the 6 speed gearbox in the 2litre which is a bonus too

Would the 2 litre be more fuel efficient than the 1.8 with the fact it has a 6 speed gearbox? Motorway driving I do btw

Sonnenblumen

Have to disagree with most posters here. 2L 407 (from new) was probably the worse car I/we ever had (wife's car). Admittedly a nice looking car but between faulty software (constant updating) and regular mechanical problems/defects from new, it was a pain.

So happy when we finally got rid of it.

blahblah06

It's really luck off the draw. Regarding elec problems only problem I've ever had is a bad earth on the rear left cluster but easy fix thanks to row.
There very comfy cars.
Great poke for over taking.
I'd defo do the diesel though.
Mines a taxi and gets some abuse.
Only ever had to replace one lower ball joint which was last week.
As I say 300,000 on a pug
Keep her serviced with the proper oil and u will b happy

FrontDoor

Whats the view on the facelifted C5. I presume it shares a lot of the mechanicals with the 407?

They seem to be going fairly reasonably - something like this for instance.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3416676

DARK-KNIGHT

Ok got a great deal today 407 sw 1.6 diesel 135000 miles was retailing at 6000 I traded my 04 focus and 1900 cash!!! And it drives WAY WAY better than the petrol!!!

DELIGHTED

bennya

Nice work - best of luck with it!

Row

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Ok got a great deal today 407 sw 1.6 diesel 135000 miles was retailing at 6000 I traded my 04 focus and 1900 cash!!! And it drives WAY WAY better than the petrol!!!

DELIGHTED

Best of luck with it....at that mileage i'd say the dual mass flywheel and diesel particle filter was replaced..?

DARK-KNIGHT

Row wrote: »

Best of luck with it....at that mileage i'd say the dual mass flywheel and diesel particle filter was replaced..?

Was a lease car 2 drivers in total so service history from 07 to now

blahblah06

Nice work. Enjoy it

DARK-KNIGHT

Thanks to all for advice btw!

homer90

obligatory pics .....

Have to admit I like the sw version ... The auld fella has just got a 08 hdi, he loves it.. Have yet to drive it tho.

DARK-KNIGHT

Hi homer when I get a chance I'll take some and throw em up lovely cars to drive really nice smooth comfy car!!!

Picking up this evening

DARK-KNIGHT

Cruise control aircon panoramic roof JESUS CHRIST I am in heaven

MrPoker

Doing a bit of car shopping at the minute and spotted this on Cargiant. I wouldn't have major knowledge on cars but this seems like a good deal to me. Anybody have any experience with this type of 407? Seems that they depreciate quite heavily.

http://www.cargiant.co.uk/search/details-570211.asp?viewtype=0