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Buying used 4007 - should DPF put us off?
We are considering buying a used Peugeot 4007 2.2 HDi 156 SE 5dr - 74,500 miles, 07 plate, full Peugeot service history, local car. Recently serviced, has a few extras - parking sensors and leather, and price at local Peugeot Dealer seems reasonable at £8000.
From reading up it would seem DPF problems (including problems with the liquid catalyst these engines use) are reasonably common. That said these PSA engines and DPF systems are in many cars, and the only way it would seem to minimise the risk is to buy a newer car in warranty at considerably greater expense!
Should we let the DPF horror stories put us off? We live rurally and don't do many short journeys.
From reading up it would seem DPF problems (including problems with the liquid catalyst these engines use) are reasonably common. That said these PSA engines and DPF systems are in many cars, and the only way it would seem to minimise the risk is to buy a newer car in warranty at considerably greater expense!
Should we let the DPF horror stories put us off? We live rurally and don't do many short journeys.
Asked on 20 August 2012 by alfapc
Answered by
Honest John
The DPF problems seem to largely stem from damage to the Eolys tank that provides the catalyst in the fuel to promote regeneration. So you need to inspect that area carefully:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/peugeot/4007-2007/
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/peugeot/4007-2007/
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