This month, it’s the turn of the Peugeot 607. Now, the thing with big French cars is that they almost never sell well new, making them an utter bargain second hand, and the 607 is no exception. It has excellent built quality, a sumptuous, spacious cabin and, thanks to frugal HDI diesel engines, won’t cost the Earth to run day-to-day.
Which one should I buy?
The 607 was first launched in 2000, with a 2.2 HDI diesel and a 2.0 petrol, but quickly became a diesle-only model. Later versions got a 2.0-litre HDI with the same power as the 2.2, and there is even an ultra-rare 170bhp twin-turbo HDI, from 2006 onwards. Not many were sold in Ireland (of any version) so be prepared to hunt around for a good one.
How much should I spend?
Circa €7,000 for a 2003-2004 2.2 HDI, preferably with an auto gearbox and leather. Not much folding for a car with this much comfort and class.
What goes wrong?
Surprisingly, not much. The only big issues are making sure that the cambelt has been changed at 80,000-miles and a grumbling exhaust, which is expensive to fix because of the diesel particulate filters. Early cars had a poor rear suspension set-up, which should have been fixed as part of a recall, so check for that. Otherwise, it’s just the usual minor electrical maladies.
Running Costs (2.2 HDI Auto):
Fuel Consumption: 6.8-litres per 100km
Insurance: Approx €620 for comprehensive cover
Road Tax: €823 (pre-2008), Band F, €1,050 (post-2008)
Spare parts: Door mirror unit: €n/a;
Front brake pads: €70.87;
Replacement headlamp:€89.50
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