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Peugeot 407 - what do you think?

What does Honest John think of a Peugeot 407 1.6 HDI 2005? Would the 1.6 lack in power? What would it be like on fuel? Any particular problems to look out for?

Asked on 6 March 2011 by Declan Mc Kelvey

Answered by Honest John
Look it up: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/peugeot/407-2004/

Doesn't lack power. Volvo fits the same engine to the huge S80. But suffers DMP and DPF problems. That's why they're cheap.
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