406 Vs 407 Discuss

[benczuk]

I keep hearing people say that the 407 boot is small.....it ISN'T

407 sw 430 litres (seats up)
406 estate 526 litres (seats up)

plus you don't have to post those litres through a stupidly designed round hole

I had a 407 sw on test and the boot space / opening means it will never be a replacement for my 406

[sirwiggum]

The other half's dad had people baffled, challenging them to open the boot!

Those who have used a 407 boot will know what I mean ;)

[trem1]

the 407 suffers from the same electrical gremlins that the 406 did and yes some of the 1.6's have had turbo issues mostly caused by poor servicing by previous keepers and while your nearly right bailes about the frip/balljoint theyre about £30 from ebay and as jasper says a 20 minute job, also thers a newer/updated version that doesnt suffer the water ingress problem(so sorting that)
as for the DPF/fap its getting very common now to just have it removed or indeed buy a new dpF For around £180 (Not that pricey then)


YES the DMF can fail but as most modern diesel cars have them its summat you gotta live with if you want a more modern car

The boot is about the same size as the 406 saloon in my opinion.

Given the choice i think you would definatly have to have a decent test-drive in both and go from there as BOTH can be pricey to keep on the road if you buy a one that hasnt been serviced/looked after properly

[waue1978]

I keep hearing people say that the 407 boot is small.....it ISN'T

407 sw 430 litres (seats up)
406 estate 526 litres (seats up)

plus you don't have to post those litres through a stupidly designed round hole

I had a 407 sw on test and the boot space / opening means it will never be a replacement for my 406

Think Jasper was referring to the saloon. But there does seem to be a trend for stupidly shaped holes on all estates these days. Saw an Insignia the other day & it looks like the back of a bin lorry where the whole back end lifts up yet it still leaves bugger all room to get things in!

I like the 407 its not as good looking as the 406 (the d9 grille is a lot better looking and i understand the 505 connection it makes it look agressive),
but having said that the 407 is not far off from looking nice the right colour and a bit of chrome on the front grille and it looks nice enough sort of like a cheap maserati quattroporte, and when comparing the estates i prefer the look of the 407 more than the 406.

I always preferred the look of the D8s from the outside. I'm the other way round on the 407 estates - I reckon the 406 estate looks nicer than the 407 estate. Peugeot seemed to go with this whole triangular rear window theme on all their estates from the 407 on & I just don't like the look.

[trem1]

The other half's dad had people baffled, challenging them to open the boot!

Those who have used a 407 boot will know what I mean ;)

I actually had to show an MOT tester how to open mine the year before last

[benczuk]

I keep hearing people say that the 407 boot is small.....it ISN'T

Think Jasper was referring to the saloon. But there does seem to be a trend for stupidly shaped holes on all estates these days. Saw an Insignia the other day & it looks like the back of a bin lorry where the whole back end lifts up yet it still leaves bugger all room to get things in!

I guessed as much but gumby6371 specifically referred to the sw. Interestingly the sw adds only 23 litres over the saloon which comes in at .... 407 litres!

[Doggy]

Being vertically challenged, the 406 is one of the few cars where I can actually use the armrests. 407's dont work.

I've tried talking myself into a 407 2.2 twin turbo, but think I really prefer the 406. Just wish I could get a 5-year old one with a 6-speed box.

[FarmerPug]

the armrests is one area where the 406 wins, very few cars have the proper armrest each mounted high on the chair like the 406, i think they are great because i can still reach the gearstick and handbrake with them down and they have a good cushon in them.

[benczuk]

I actually had to show an MOT tester how to open mine the year before last

You should have distracted him with a rabbit in a hat while pressing the button to give the full magician effect and maintain the mystery

[benczuk]

the armrests is one area where the 406 wins, very few cars have the proper armrest each mounted high on the chair like the 406, i think they are great because i can still reach the gearstick and handbrake with them down and they have a good cushon in them.

Armrests are very Marmite. I love em and didn't buy a very nice S on ebay as it didn't have them... The rest of my family cant stand them complaining it is in their armpit.

[jasper5]

It's a pity I couldn't make the meet-up, I was looking forward to giving people a ride in the 407.

BTW, I saw a 407 Coupe the other day in the Red metallic....what a stunning looking motor that was

Oh! and yes, the boot opening was a source of merriment when we first tried to open it

[waue1978]

Being vertically challenged, the 406 is one of the few cars where I can actually use the armrests. 407's dont work.

I've tried talking myself into a 407 2.2 twin turbo, but think I really prefer the 406. Just wish I could get a 5-year old one with a 6-speed box.

I'm with you on the armrests there - was the same with the C5 & the old E34 5 series. No battles for armrest supremacy when there's a set on each seat.

As far as the 6 speed box goes, I reckon you're a clutch change away from finding out Doggy. You'll also be able to confirm that theory on the vibration from the DMF too. After all, you're the pioneer on here for FAP removal already.

Sad fact is though, I'm betting that you'll replace it come clutch change time...

It's a pity I couldn't make the meet-up, I was looking forward to giving people a ride in the 407.

It was certainly a nice drive when it was brand new from what I recall. Would be interested to see how one feels a few years down the line.

[trem1]

I actually had to show an MOT tester how to open mine the year before last

You should have distracted him with a rabbit in a hat while pressing the button to give the full magician effect and maintain the mystery

or saying abracadabra while secretly pressing the 'boot open' button on the keyfob

[trem1]

Being vertically challenged, the 406 is one of the few cars where I can actually use the armrests. 407's dont work.
have you tried the armrest in 'both' positions ???

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It's a pity I couldn't make the meet-up, I was looking forward to giving people a ride in the 407.

It was certainly a nice drive when it was brand new from what I recall. Would be interested to see how one feels a few years down the line.

then organize another meet where i can attend and you all can have a blast in mine, its 7 years old now and still feels as tight as when i got it 4 1/2 years ago

[steve_earwig]

406 is the last reliable 406 in which you can carry on driving with as little outlay as possible.

'cos all other 406s are just imitations

btw afaik no d8 diesel had a trip computer.

407 - pig ugly, tiny boot (estate that is, but then i like trousers with pockets in them too) 407 coupe - much sadness. sounds like only buy a 1.6 hdi with fsh or budget for a new lump.

c5 x7 - oh yeah!

and this week i have mostly been thinking about a..... c-crosser, 2.4 petrol. mainly 'cos it's still a psa but i could actually get in & out of one without wanting to scream*. oh, and they look pretty good too, especially in black. but then i've learned my lesson with black cars - never again.




*out of interest they stuck me on a machine today to stretch my back (think medieval torture device). i'm expecting to be signed uo to a basketball team next week...