2005 Peugeot 407 SW 1.6 HDi

Summary:

Timeless Look

Faults:

The water pump, and the battery at 14 years of ownership

General Comments:

This Peugeot was and is a great car. I've had it for 18 years and this has been the most reliable car I've ever had. It's a great family car and all around cruiser, not particularly fast or nimble, but it does the job if needed be.

In the city, it is pretty hard going around with this "monster", the car is enormous and it scrapes EVERYWHERE, because of the low front of the car.

I know that a lot of people had problems of reliability with the 407, but I never experienced those, the 407 really has been a trooper.

Since Top Gear talked about this car making jokes and destroying it, when people see a 407 normally they joke or ignore it, it's sad because it´s a great car, very comfortable, economical to own and the styling is just breathtaking...

If you haven't had one, now is the time.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 30th June, 2023

30th Jun 2023, 20:29

Nice review. I like the 407. I had one quite a few years ago, 2.0 HDi. Reliable enough, had a few issues but nothing serious, and no less reliable than an equivalent diesel Ford Mondeo or Opel/Vauxhall Vectra from same time period.

Looking back, I must say I still prefer the 406 however on looks alone. Looking forward, the newer 508 looks good, but I have never drove one yet.