Faults:

The car was bought used in 2013 and already had work done, many wear and tear parts replaced.

In the last decade or so I have also replaced mostly wear and tear parts as the miles rise (brakes, suspension, exhaust, etc) but the biggest issues has been annoying electronic faults. ABS sensors, A/C not working, and so on.

Looked after with every oil change, the car has been surprisingly reliable. I am however lucky enough to know an ex main dealer Peugeot trained mechanic who looks after my car well at a local independent garage.

Cosmetically in very good shape for 25 years old (always garaged).

General Comments:

Large, luxurious, beautiful bright blue Peugeot 607. Always loved large French cars, they offer something other cars just seem to miss - total comfort and luxury. And you can get them very cheap.

The 607 has long since been no longer made. I think it's a shame - French luxury cars always get a poor image. Yes the Germans do it better, and are more reliable, but like me if you look out a nice one then you can have a great cheap luxury cruiser that will last many years.

2.2 petrol engine isn't great on fuel, most of these cars are the diesel HDi units. but the strength in this petrol engine is in refinement (26 mpg at best however) but the car feels powerful despite the performance stats not being too impressive (0-60 mpg taking a little over 10 seconds). The auto box does not help, but it was never a car designed for racing.

Super soft suspension, soaks up rough roads no problem.

Way more advanced than the old 605. The 607 is very spacious inside, every electric extra you could want on the early 2000's is here. Lovely leather interior unmarked as I look after it well.

It's a rare sight on the roads and I love being different even if people laugh at an old French car. I like it and that's all that matters.

Faults:

Starter motor failed at 50,000 miles, 4 days before the warranty expired; dealer fixed in 2 days.

Occasional (incorrect) punctured tyre warning light. Only lasts minutes, then disappears, but once detected a nail in the rear tyre I hadn't spotted.

Heater/air con fan failed two weeks ago at 102,000 miles, fixed for 55 pounds by a Peugeot specialist, but he did say it may happen again as he couldn't really find a fault, but got it working.

Alloy wheels suffering a mixed fate, 2 slightly poor, one good, one very pitted - might get them re-conditioned.

Drivers seat slightly loose, but got no worse in last 3 years.

Last week the original battery exploded! Turned the key - loud bang - no start. Blew huge hole in front cell, but a brief charge got me started. Breakdown man said it's quite common with modern diesel engine batteries, particularly commercial vehicles. New Halfords battery, all fine.

General Comments:

I bought this car after a friend owned two high mile Peugeots, a petrol 405 (165,000 miles) then a diesel 406 (still owned at 170,000 miles). I suspect early 607s are less reliable, but I bought mine at 11 months old with 13,000 miles from Peugeot dealer for 13,800 UK pounds. I was driving 500 miles/week on A and B roads.

Tried Rover 75 (too small), Volvo S80 (awful ride for an executive saloon - worse than my company Vectra), Skoda Superb TDI 130 (best of the four, but couldn't afford a used one), and my 607.

Now done 90,000 miles in the 607, still love it, but the electrics do worry me. Hasn't cost a lot, still on original front pads and discs, but getting worn. MPG 40, 48 on motorway.