"Ken" <kkerrison@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> Our 406SV is about ten years old and we are looking at 407s or Mercs
> for a replacement.
>
> There have not been many posts about 407s - which may mean that noone
> is buying them but, hopefully, means that they have been fairly
> problem-free (if Peugeot monitor this group they will be soldering the
> air bag leads under the seats on the assembly line).
>
> What can group members tell me about the 407? Is it better than the
> 406? How? And what about the diesel version - plenty of posts about
> the 406 HDI - no particular drama.
>
> There are probably many group members in a similar position to me -
> lets kick some info around about 406 replacements. I will be test-
> driving a 407 HDI and a Merc Kompressor on Monday. Stay tuned.
We are the original Peugeot Family due to a family friend who runs a
Peugeot Dealer****p.
I've had 2 x 405's 2 x 406's and a 407
My current cars are 2004 406 HDI 90 S estate (intended as a hack and for
son
to learn to drive in) and a 2006 407 2.7hdi GT Coupe, my wife has a 2005
307cc.
I'll compare the 406 estate with my brother's 407 136 hdi sw
The 406 is better for load carrying (the word is get a 307sw if you want
load space) but the 407 has better 'toys' and ride. The engine is 16v as
well so is smoother with a 6 speed gearbox so more power, economy etc. I
think the rear seats are more roomy in a 406 as well and easier to get in
to
due to roof line.
Comparison between 136 sw and coupe, ignoring toys, the engine is in a
different league in the coupe. Smooth, powerful and really easy to drive.
Interestingly with the rear seats you have the same load length in the
coupe
as a sw, just not the height. I've taken old doors down the tip in it.
The really big difference between old peugeots and new ones is the wiring
etc. See recent threads about electrical gremlins, perhaps too clever?. I
would not consider buying a newish peugeot without a manufacturers
warranty,
given if you have a problem before they will look at it they insist on a
diagnostic check @[EMAIL PROTECTED]
e.g. tyre pressure warning failure on 407. To fit
new pressure sensor £180! £80 diagnostic, £55 parts, £20 computer
reprogram, then fitting £25.
Personaly I really like the 406 'cos it's not complicated. The coupe is
great fun but just going to the shops is not as easy but for the open road
can't be beaten. Which is why I have both.
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