Reply to: Peugeot 407 SW

[Bagpuss]

a replacement cat was quoted at > £1000

That is taking the p1ss, £200 max fitted would be fair

[DimPrawn]

http://www.kia-ceed.com/Flash.aspx

7 year warranty.

[gadgetman]

Unfortunately the turbo blowing resulted in a lot more damage to put right.

Apparently (and I know very little about cars) due to the way the turbo failed the engine had been burning oil, hence the massive clouds of grey smoke and the call to the fire brigade from a motorway service station. It was actually pretty frightening - I thought the car was about to burst into flames. I pulled the key out and the engine kept running!

Thankfully someone more knowledgeable than me put the car into reverse and stalled it before the oil ran out so we avoided the engine seizing up.

Anyway this had caused parts of the exhaust to be soaked in oil so that has also had to be replaced.

The cat has been 'polluted' (my word) and they have managed to recover it by putting many litres of some special cleaning fluid through it (a replacement cat was quoted at > £1000).

Some other Peugeout specific parts were damaged and had to be replaced. They also had to pump some special type of oil through the engine to clean it out.

And of course there's labour at 50 / hour.

I don't think I'll ever buy another mid-priced used car again, I'll stick with a 'banger' like my £2000 Cavalier that lasted for over 3 years or go for a new car with at least 3 years warranty.

[DimPrawn]

How timely.

The turbo on my 5 year old 307 SW expired dramatically last week. I've just had the garage call with the bill - £1900

Just as well weekend work is currently available. Looks like I'll be doing every one going for a while...

Ring around. A turbo specialist will be able to supply and fit a new turbo for about £800.

[The Master]

So, a 5 year old Peugeot is going to cost £1900 to repair?

FFS!

Is it even worth that much?

[Churchill]

How timely.

The turbo on my 5 year old 307 SW expired dramatically last week. I've just had the garage call with the bill - £1900

Just as well weekend work is currently available. Looks like I'll be doing every one going for a while...

So, a 5 year old Peugeot is going to cost £1900 to repair?

FFS!

[gadgetman]

How timely.

The turbo on my 5 year old 307 SW expired dramatically last week. I've just had the garage call with the bill - £1900

Just as well weekend work is currently available. Looks like I'll be doing every one going for a while...

[2uk]

sup A3-owner wannabes ?

[LordF]

I have had a 407 Diesel for almost 2 years from new. Very impressed by it. You get a lot for your money. Reliable too. Highly recommended.

[Francko]

V. true.

Drove a 406 from London to York for a gig several years back.

Lovely looking car but on the journey noticed it had bits of trim missing/falling off.

OK, they are small things but don't think it is too much to ask for a car to have all its bits and pieces in the right place and not stashed in the glove box.

If you are after a cheap diesel then an Octavia may suit - meant to be pretty good since VW took over Skoda.

I am surprised that you are debating the fundamentals of life.

SAP and Passat.

[Clippy]

The problem with peugeot/citroen is build quality, the diesel engines are bullet proof. The Citroen equivalent will be cheaper but will be basically the same car.

V. true.

Drove a 406 from London to York for a gig several years back.

Lovely looking car but on the journey noticed it had bits of trim missing/falling off.

OK, they are small things but don't think it is too much to ask for a car to have all its bits and pieces in the right place and not stashed in the glove box.

If you are after a cheap diesel then an Octavia may suit - meant to be pretty good since VW took over Skoda.

[Bagpuss]

The problem with peugeot/citroen is build quality, the diesel engines are bullet proof. The Citroen equivalent will be cheaper but will be basically the same car.

[oracleslave]

I did used to own a Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Zetec S....very nice but sadly write it off last tuesday when i smashed it into the back of someone....DOH.

Saw a nice Peugeot but i have always had a vision that they had a bad repitation. Checked it out on What Car i was write. Test Drove the 1.9CDti SRI vextra (new one) and that was nice as well.

Yeah must admit when i'm looking round the car now i'm checking things like seats aren't going to get filthy easy and that i will be able to fit the pram / pushchair in the boot. (6 weeks left)

wrote

reputation

Couldn't be bothered with the rest.

[Cooperinliverp00l]

Don't expect it to hold it's value for starters.

However, Peugeot diesel engines are well regarded.

Apart from that, you pays your moneys.

If it's a large economical diesel cruiser your after and being in the family way, I'd think a Mondeo would suit you better.

Ah, welcome to middle age Cooper.

I did used to own a Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Zetec S....very nice but sadly write it off last tuesday when i smashed it into the back of someone....DOH.

Saw a nice Peugeot but i have always had a vision that they had a bad repitation. Checked it out on What Car i was write. Test Drove the 1.9CDti SRI vextra (new one) and that was nice as well.

Yeah must admit when i'm looking round the car now i'm checking things like seats aren't going to get filthy easy and that i will be able to fit the pram / pushchair in the boot. (6 weeks left)

[Clippy]

That's a shame because Ford have used Peugeot Citroen diesel engines for years

Ford Motor Company and PSA Peugeot Citroën have today announced the fourth phase of their groundbreaking diesel engine co-operation, with the launch of two new families of light, clean, efficient engines for their commercial vehicle and executive car lines.

This announcement is the latest in a series of successful steps within the co-operation, which has seen the two companies jointly design and develop a series of state-of-the-art diesel engines for use across their car and commercial vehicle brands. These engines are being successfully deployed across a wide range of products, from small superminis to the largest executive cars and now with commercial vehicles as well.

Ford Motor Company now uses engines produced through the collaboration in its Ford, Mazda, Volvo, Jaguar and Land Rover brands, while PSA Peugeot Citroën uses them in its Peugeot and Citroën products.
The programme was launched initially in 1998. Since then, more than four million diesel engines have been produced, making Ford Motor Company and PSA Peugeot Citroën jointly the world's leading diesel engine makers.

Wilmsloooooooooowww.

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