Peugeot 607

dilated · 23 Feb 2011 at 00:32

fox, i dont recall citing length as the only factor in deciding the class of a car and i dont recall stating that this car is in the same class as anything at all, i have agreed with you at least once that it is not a 7 series class of car?

in fact the appeal of such a car (cost aside) is surely its slighty off the wall / alternative nature and the fact that it not similar to any other eurobox?

MarkDavis · 23 Feb 2011 at 00:35

[TW]Fox;18527910 said:
You don't place a car in a class purely by length anyway otherwise a 206 SW and a Lotus Elise are suddenly in the same class

They're not in the same class!?! :eek:

dilated · 23 Feb 2011 at 00:36

MarkDavis said:
They're not in the same class!?!

They both have 4 round wheels

Moeks · 23 Feb 2011 at 07:45

dilated said:
in fact the appeal of such a car (cost aside) is surely its slighty off the wall / alternative nature and the fact that it not similar to any other eurobox?

What would you compare it too then?

Put it this way, from my point of view, a person who likes big luxury cars and is in the market for them ...I would not even consider a Peugeot 607 ...I wouldn't consider it if I was in the market for an E-Class or a 5 Series contender to be brutally honest ...I would consider it if I was looking for something a bit cheaper that fits that fairly small bracket of cars that fall somewhere between executive and family cars ...such as the Volvo S60 and the Saab '95 ...however I already know I'd buy the Volvo.

Dogbreath · 23 Feb 2011 at 08:17

jamief said:
The Mk6 Golf weighs less than the Mk5 Golf.

Are you sure? I'm positive the new Golf R weighs more than the R32.

dilated · 23 Feb 2011 at 13:33

Moeks said:
What would you compare it too then?

Put it this way, from my point of view, a person who likes big luxury cars and is in the market for them ...I would not even consider a Peugeot 607 ...I wouldn't consider it if I was in the market for an E-Class or a 5 Series contender to be brutally honest ...I would consider it if I was looking for something a bit cheaper that fits that fairly small bracket of cars that fall somewhere between executive and family cars ...such as the Volvo S60 and the Saab '95 ...however I already know I'd buy the Volvo.

Not sure what I'd compare it to as an overall package as its clearly an odd ball in the uk. I have also looked at the Volvo but like the Saab the previous model is very dated and the newer models are much more expensive. Looking at this car I'm thinking the flaws and negatives ate balanced out by the low cost and I was just trying to see what others thought.

MarkDavis · 23 Feb 2011 at 14:40

dilated said:
They both have 4 round wheels

Not sure why you're making quips....a 607 has as much in common with a 7 series as a goldfish has to chicken!

Somebody buying a 607 will not be in the market to buy a 7 series, and vice-versa.

DM · 23 Feb 2011 at 16:24

Mate buy a Saab 9-5 or a Volvo if you want to go with the "alternative" choice and save some break downs.

dilated · 23 Feb 2011 at 22:11

MarkDavis said:
Not sure why you're making quips....a 607 has as much in common with a 7 series as a goldfish has to chicken!

Somebody buying a 607 will not be in the market to buy a 7 series, and vice-versa.

I never said it was, learn to read pal :rolleyes:

dilated · 23 Feb 2011 at 22:14

DiamondMark said:
Mate buy a Saab 9-5 or a Volvo if you want to go with the "alternative" choice and save some break downs.

What makes you say that these are more reliable compared to the linked car? I for one have been very disappointed with a 9-3 and for circa £4k I would be looking at a much higher mileage and older example of either car?

mjt · 24 Feb 2011 at 12:25

Volvo S60 or Saab 9-5 is where I'd be looking.
Higher mileage isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Participant · 24 Feb 2011 at 12:32

A Volvo S60 has a pitiful amount of room in the back. He may not care about this, but I guess he does if he's looking at 607s.

mjt · 24 Feb 2011 at 12:44

Robbie G said:
A Volvo S60 has a pitiful amount of room in the back. He may not care about this, but I guess he does if he's looking at 607s.

This is very true. 9-5 it is

Or a Vel Satis

DM · 24 Feb 2011 at 13:14

Now a Vel Satis would be a good shout but it will have the same electrical problems costing a fortune to fix as that 607. Also the newest Vel Satis is now getting on for 8 years old, great seats though, really very comfy.

Buy the Saab, they just dont go wrong much and 4k will get you a decent 05 example.

dilated · 24 Feb 2011 at 20:25

DiamondMark said:
Now a Vel Satis would be a good shout but it will have the same electrical problems costing a fortune to fix as that 607. Also the newest Vel Satis is now getting on for 8 years old, great seats though, really very comfy.

Buy the Saab, they just dont go wrong much and 4k will get you a decent 05 example.

Good call and it no coincidence that two odd ball car choices are french!

I have actually looked at a few of these and driven two, my thoughts are...

positives:
looks - it does have presence
it is quick (after the initial scramble off the line)
the nissan engine is bullet proof (chain driven and only the spark plug service will cost)
great driving position, seats and spacious cabin

negatives:
looks - it is ugly as sin (and thats an understatement)
the technology is very old tech
thristy

DM · 24 Feb 2011 at 20:58

I had a V6 Vel Satis brand new in 2002 i think it was, it was more comfortable than my Bentley, those front seats were arm chairs absolutely superb.

Thats where the good bits end, i kid you not that car was an electrical ****ing train wreck, every week it was something, i honestly dread to think what they are like now 8 years on.

Tyre pressure sensors were the worst i made them turn them off in the end, that and the stupid plastic key card thing, that was another non runner of a plan.