Any Peugeot Car Owner Here?

yummypinacolada on 10/08/2017 - 13:58
Last edited 15/02/2023 - 10:36 by 1 other user

I'm currently interested on buying a used Peugeot 207 cc, because its relatively cheap for its year and mileage (I think the re-sale value for Peugeot car is bad, which is a good thing for me as I'm buying a used one). However, I don't know if I should worry about the car quality, maintenance cost, service cost, spare part cost, is it easy to find a mechanic that can do servicing for Peugeot, etc. So I would like to know your opinion on buying used Peugeot car.

I know that Japanese car is a definite go if I'm looking for a cheap and reliable car, but I'm also curious on how Peugeot stands up with others.

Reason for me to look at Peugeot is because I really really like the model and design of Peugeot.

Automotive Peugeot 207

Comments

  • LaScrooge on 10/08/2017 - 14:09

    If it's a 4sp automatic, don't touch it. It's called an AL4 and a quick google search will bring up their troubled history. I had my AL4 gearbox require a rebuild at 80,000km before I sold the car. These were used in Peugeots and Citroens.

    Also if it's a 1.6 turbo pre-2011, don't touch it either. These are called a prince engine and from recollection, had issues with the timing chains and other things (a search will find more info but I think it was turbo related). These were used in Peugeots and BMW/Mini from memory.

    Check out aussiefrogs for an Australian forum for Peugeot owners.

    Otherwise like any convertible, a broken roof will cost a lot to fix, and if it has been crashed and repaired, avoid as this can affect the roof also.

    • yummypinacolada on 10/08/2017 - 14:32

      Thanks for your info. I'll definitely check out aussiefrogs

    • dcep on 10/08/2017 - 14:38

      what's your view on RCZ engine & as overall ?

      • LaScrooge on 11/08/2017 - 10:55

        They're a nice looking car. The 6sp autos in them are pretty reliable as they're made by Aisin (Japanese company part owned by Toyota). The Diesel engine in them is the same as what's been in a family members car and that's been largely trouble free for 170,000kms. The 1.6thp is a 'prince' engine so I'm not so sure about reliability on those, however improvements were made to the engine so should be fine by the time the RCZ came around.

  • plmko on 10/08/2017 - 14:14
    +3

    Stay away…just stay away.

    • yummypinacolada on 10/08/2017 - 14:33

      Is there any reason for it?

      • dcep on 10/08/2017 - 14:38
        +3

        bad reliability + costly labour/parts = disaster

  • CLoSeR on 10/08/2017 - 14:15

    I wouldn't do it, a colleague of mine has one and it's forever breaking down and causing him headaches with electrics from memory.

    Parts and servicing are very costly, consider something else.

    • yummypinacolada on 10/08/2017 - 14:33

      Thanks for your info, I'll probably just stick to japanese car.

  • tomsco on 10/08/2017 - 14:28

    I miss my old Peugeot 505 :(

    • yummypinacolada on 10/08/2017 - 14:34

      Was it a good experience ?

      • tomsco on 10/08/2017 - 14:43

        As a 19 year old, it was pretty good. It died after 2 years (transmission), but other than that, I didn't have any major issues, even for a 1984 vehicle in 2008.

  • Domingo on 10/08/2017 - 14:34

    My sister in law had one and it was costing > 50% in spare parts & servicing fees compared with more standard make cars.

    • yummypinacolada on 10/08/2017 - 14:37

      Is it reliable though? Is your sister in law still using the car now? I'm not surprised that servicing cost more than Japanese car

      • Domingo on 10/08/2017 - 14:46

        She got rid of it because of the additional cost. It needed work/parts frequently enough that the extra cost was enough of a significant factor to get rid of it.

        Was a 206 I think.

  • roundnumbersonly on 10/08/2017 - 15:08

    I've got a 2007 207, 1.6L with timing chain and 4sp auto!! it's going fine. It can turn corners quite well and while it isn't the fastest thing around, it serves as a useful second car for short trips.

    I get my servicing done at the local workshop near me and he doesn't charge me anymore than what I pay for my Japanese car.

    • RockyRaccoon on 10/08/2017 - 15:59

      It can turn corners quite well….

      It raises the question if that's what it does on corners….

      …then how does it go in a straight line?

    • yummypinacolada on 10/08/2017 - 17:16
      +1

      thanks dude, but too many negative comments everywhere about Peugeot, I don't think I'm brave enough to buy it.

      • roundnumbersonly on 10/08/2017 - 20:06

        Yeah fair enough. I wanted to get a Honda Jazz, but it was tough finding an auto with low kms and we needed the second car in a hurry.

  • rambutann on 10/08/2017 - 16:42

    My girlfriend has a 306. Its had over $8k spent on the gearbox and its still stuffed. Would steer clear at all costs. Pick something that's easy and cheap to fix & maintain.

    • yummypinacolada on 10/08/2017 - 17:13
      +1

      Yeah, I'll probably just stick to Toyota like all ozbargainers told me.

  • fantombloo on 10/08/2017 - 17:28

    I have a 308 touring, diesel. Almost 7 years old now, over 200000km. Never a breakdown. Maintenance costs commensurate with similarly spec'd alternatives. Great compact 7 seater. Don't let the wowsers get you down.

    • skillet on 11/08/2017 - 11:57

      This is a different beast with very robust drivetrain when Peugeot finally woke up and decided they need to make their reliable to compete.

  • altomic on 10/08/2017 - 17:49

    My brother had a late 90s 206. Absolutely hammered it for 10 years. Until the gearbox failed. But what he put that car through…

  • Pandamony on 11/08/2017 - 08:00

    I had a 307 diesel a few years ago. Very expensive car to maintain. It had complete breakdowns several times a year. The most memorable cost was $3,200 to replace the clutch. Choice magazine did a survey a few years back and Peugeot and Citroen were the least reliable car makes. Toyota and Honda were the most reliable, and the Corolla was the most reliable car. I will never buy a Peugeot again. They are nice cars to drive but I just can't afford to own them

  • conan2000 on 12/08/2017 - 13:14
    +1

    Steer clear of Peugeot, very unreliable for the most part. As you can see above, the odd person gets lucky. I had one and didn't keep it long due to constant issues.

  • Lcfc2016 on 12/08/2017 - 15:09
    -1

    Once you go Toyota you never look back

    • CLoSeR on 29/08/2017 - 14:42

      Yes, until you own a Subaru.

  • Baysew on 29/08/2017 - 15:06

    Happy owner of Peugeot 403 Cabriolet

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