Peugeot 407 Coupe

[Challo]

These have popped up on my radar as something to look at as a alternative to the E46 Coupe. Can anyone offer any advice on the car? Both V6's in the diesel and petrol variety would be my choice, especially in auto form. The BMW looks the best bet on performance, but with a 05/06 Peugeot coming in around 4k seems great value for money.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

[Liquid Knight]

Whenever I see a 407 Coupe' I think...

"Fish aren't food fish are our friends"

[martin84]

407 Coupe is a nice car, the looks never suited the saloon or estate in my view. Unlike the saloon repmobiles the Coupe was pretty much only bought by private buyers who wanted them so presumably looked after them. Screwed together well enough but in my experience Peugeot automatics tend to be quite dimwitted.

Fantastic alternative to the German norm though but bear in mind the car is massive, its very wide and bigger all round than the saloon.

[iva cosworth]

It's not a looker is it

[anonymous-user]

They do look good value and look nice too. The TD would be the best bet as it is also used by jag. The only drawbacks I see are they are massive.. and a kerb weight of 1850 kilos.

[Thejimreaper]

Incredibly cheap for hat they are. Cant imagine who would have bought them new!

[matthias73]

get the 406 coupe in v6


For half the money you can have an absolute minter, top of the range. Designed by pinfa(something italian) and you could get an 03 model which would only be 3 years older than the ones you've listed.

Plus brembo brakes, which look very smart on those wheels, no stupid shark grills as mentioned by the finding nemo fan..

I'm waffling here, I'l shut up.

Edited by matthias73 on Saturday 7th April 18:42

[anonymous-user]

matthias73 said:

get the 406 coupe in v6

Way back when Ronnie Moore was manager of Rotherham United he drove a 406 Coupe and I remember seeing it about the place - always thought the design was great

[sday12]

JPJPJP said:

matthias73 said:

get the 406 coupe in v6

Way back when Ronnie Moore was manager of Rotherham United he drove a 406 Coupe and I remember seeing it about the place - always thought the design was great

With a st interior

[anonymous-user]

sday12 said:

With a st interior

The leather seats are one of the best I have sat in, maybe the dash layout is a bit st but the interior is pretty much the same blandness as bmw etc.

[sday12]

The Spruce goose said:

sday12 said:

With a st interior

The leather seats are one of the best I have sat in, maybe the dash layout is a bit st but the interior is pretty much the same blandness as bmw etc.

Hardly BMW quality, more minicab:

[matthias73]

sday12 said:

The Spruce goose said:

sday12 said:

With a st interior

The leather seats are one of the best I have sat in, maybe the dash layout is a bit st but the interior is pretty much the same blandness as bmw etc.

Hardly BMW quality, more minicab:

You are most likely thinking of the older one, mid nineties. You should think more 2003..




Not as exciting as the 407 interior I'l grant you, but very tasteful and none of that fake wood.

[Pique]

Wow I can't believe how cheap they have become. Never a performance car but plenty of toys, a fair poke from the TDi, an excellent wafting car.

When I worked at a Pug franchise they were 30k+ fully specced IIRC, so definately a bargain now!

[Elroy Blue]

I bought one from new. (With a massive discount).

Had it three years. Massive spec. Electric, heated everything. Never ever went wrong. Not a squeak or rattle. Costs over that time. A £125 service and two new front tyres. They look much better in the flesh than in pictures. Fantastic JBL stereo. Amazing seats. A very, very comfortable car to travel distance in. They only reason it went is that my family got bigger. In cash terms, I lost less in depreciation over that three years than any other German 'premium' brand I've owned. It was like brand new when I p/x'd it.

Edited by Elroy Blue on Saturday 7th April 19:10

[Challo]

Elroy Blue said:

I bought one from new. (With a massive discount).

Had it three years. Massive spec. Electric, heated everything. Never ever went wrong. Not a squeak or rattle. Costs over that time. A £125 service and two new front tyres. They look much better in the flesh than in pictures. They only reason it went is that my family got bigger. In cash terms, I lost less in depreciation over that three years than any other German 'premium' brand I've owned. It was like brand new when I p/x'd it.

What are they like to drive? Read some reports that they are pretty big with large overhangs on the front, so parking can be difficult? The E46 is quicker, and probably has a better image.....but I just like the look of the GT version, especially full of toys.

[Elroy Blue]

Front double wishbone suspension (which is apparently good). I thought they handled great and I drive quite a lot of stuff through work. They are not a point and squirt sports car, but thet are a great long distance drive.

Full parking sensors all around (with colour display) if you're worried about parking. Mirrors automatically dip when reverse is selected.

[DaveZT260]

I was behind one on the M55 this morning on my way into work and I have to say that it looked superb.

It's not a car I would ever of considered but after seeing this particular one it really grew on me...

[ajh38]

Really well spec'd car and good looking, go for the HDi. Had one For 6 months and have experienced many since, they're a lot better put together than the normal 407 too.

[deltashad]

The Crack Fox said:

I think I'm fairly safe in saying it won't be as quick as the BMW, or as reliable, or handle as well, or hold it's price as well. Also - Pug dealers are, in my experience, inept.

But, the world would be a dull place if we all liked the same things, if you like it then just buy it

yep

[diddles]

Like the look of these. Band L road tax on the V6 petrol version is the reason why they are so cheap to buy I guess.