Peugeot 207 A7 (2007-2012)

I bought a Lemon – I bought a brand new 2011 Peugeot .Stopped counting ongoing costs after it reached $10,000. The second week of owning it the company sent me the sound proofing mats for the engine well to have someone fit them. A sign of things to come. Company that sold it to me did not want to know about any complaints. DON'T BUY IT. Show details

Sound mats delivered to install by self the first week. A sign of things to come – Bought new for work and travel. Drive 5-7 days a week Serviced every 10,000 klms. First week of purchase was sent sound proofing mats to install by self to cut engine noise....a sign of things to come. So far have spent over $7,000 on replacements. Regret purchase. Show details

Perfect little run around – I bought this car as my kfirst car this year because I love Peugeot’s, this car was an amazing little run around was a great driving experience was a smooth run, performance was excellent and have great control, you are also comfortable can adjust your seat and headrest to the comfort of your choice. The interior was very neat & tidy have really great legroom as well. Is very cheap on fuel $40 a full tank and is very reliable.  Show details

Stay away from Peugeot – '07 Peugeot 207GT 65k kms Most unreliable car I have ever owned. Timing chain recall. Lube pipe for the Turbo unit failed. Speakers failed. ECU failed. Gearbox low shaft bearings failed. Bonnet lever broke. Rear disk mounts broke. Rear brake light electrical failed. Parking assist failed. To add salt to the wound: High Pressure Fuel… Read more

pump failed.

Electric Water pump for turbo failed.

Thermostat failed.

Peugeot France to their defence have paid half of the High Pressure Fuel pump & replaced the timing chain in full.

However at only 65k kms you would think Peugeot is more durable than that. Ok it is an '07 model but still. It will be my first and last Peugeot that's for sure.

Definitely sticking to my Thruxton instead.

I end up trading the Peugeot 207 GT to a Golf R. The VW is actually cheaper to service than a Pug. I'll Never buy a Pug again.

Reliable 2007 Model - Manual – Love the Sunroof, cruise control, speed limiter, auto light and wiper sensor... I drove the 2007 model for a couple of years, only replaced the wiper, break pads, and a few bulbs. Minor oil leakage issue, no other headache. Con: some mechanics would rip you off because it's a European Car. Maintenance cost is slightly higher than Japanese cars. Cup holder is not at the best position.  Show details

Great for 5 years now – My first brand new European car. So far so good. Been reliable for 5 years now. No lag compares to the new Mercedes, always beat them with head start even though it's only a small engine car. Quite efficient with petrol too. Beautiful panoramic sunroof! Same engine as BMW Mini apparently. Lucky I didn't get a Volkswagen at the time otherwise would be recalls.  Show details

Best car I have owned – I have had a diesel 207 hatch and it has been fantastic. Surprisingly roomy for a car of its size, great economy I get between 5 to 6.5 L per 100km. Handles very well, tows the boat well. Servicing is not always cheap but it's probably that way for all cars now. The amount of electronics in it concerns me but so far so good. We still fit our 2 kids and enough gear to go camping in it, the roof racks get a good workout in this exercise however.  Show details

French unreliability – Had the 207CC Turbo sport from near new. Been five years now. Shocking reliability: mechanics have no idea how to work on these cars. Gone are the days of desiring a ‘European Car’. They are all average. Parts are too expensive in Australia compared to Europe. Some parts not even kept in Australia, need four weeks from Frog Land. Engine inlet… Read more

valves coke up after 50,000km. $1,000 to fix a major design fault in this shared BMW engine (same as in the Mini).

Never, never, ever, ever again.

Great highway car – Bought this second-hand from a dealer for the two of us for around town and country trips. Superb on the highway with both cruise control and speed limiter. Very comfortable, quiet and economical at 105 km/h cruising (7 litres/100 k on a long trip - 1.6 petrol). Did have an issue with the auto trans early on - original hydro valves replaced now… Read more

behaves much better. Alloy wheels on the fancy model give a harder ride than the steel wheel and higher profile tyres on the base model. Worth hunting for the base model which still has cruise control, etc. and will be cheaper.

Absolutely shocking – This was the worst car ever. Only had 60000 on the clock and the catalytic converter was destroyed, an injector was blocked, the timing chain had started stretching and it constantly had an engine light on. You can only take it to Peugeot to be fixed because its so difficult to work on. An absolute lemon. The con's outweigh the pros Reliability is terrible. Show details

A hidden jem - I just love it – If this is your first European (French) car then you need to be realistic about a few things. Firstly the car will devalue quickly and will normally cost more for parts and servicing, although this is quickly changing with many French car makers offering capped servicing and bonus 5yr warranties, plus roadside assist. Secondly, these car are… Read more

typically not as reliable as their Japanese counterparts. Although reliability is also improving. You would wonder why people continue to buy these fancy French cars, well I can tell you first hand why I brought a 2008 Peugeot 207 (GTI) with a 130,000km on it, because the car had already devalued to a third of its new price, but offered me fantastic bang for my buck. The car is different to all the normal Japanese and Korean offerings, it's stylish, it's quick, it handles beautifully while still returning 7 litres per 100kms. The GTI in particular, comes with all the luxury features and a few extras like the full glass roof, which are now been copied by Hyundai. Most people are scared of by a French car with over 100000km, but in my case the owner had diligently serviced the car by the book, by a Peugeot dealer. The previous owner stressed the need to go to a highly regarded Peugeot service centre in Hawthorn. This was great advice as they new everything about Peugeots and even told me what to expect to go wrong in the future and how much it will cost. Ok it does cost a lot to keep a sporty European in the garage, but as a second car I look forward to getting out of our boring reliable family car and in to something special... Shhh just don't tell anyone else or the resale price is likely to go up! Everthing, my favourite car ever Can be fragile, need good looking after.

This is my second Peugeot – This little car has amazing fuel economy! It's a six-speed turbo diesel and goes like the clappers... The boot fits a full weeks shopping for a growing family of four and it can be serviced at Auto-Masters or Ultra-Tune, so you don't need to pay for expensive or specialty dealer servicing. Fast, fuel efficient, six-speed, diesel. Poor cup holders in the front and none in the back. Show details

Bad – My girlfriend got this only 2 months ago as her 'dream car'. Thankfully we bought 2010 model with only 40km (seller got it free) and paid only $34k inc. stamp duty (saved $10k compared to dezzery). Performance comparison: 207CC - 88Kw weighing 1400kg; Toyota Yaris - 80Kw weighing 1100kg. 10% extra power but 30% weigh penalty. That explains it… Read more

all. Another way to look at it - weighs as much as my Camry, but is missing about 25% power.

Build quality - took car for its first wash. My friend, a car enthusiast, embarrassingly pointed out that on the edges of the roof, you notice a bit of a white paint... That's because they missed a spot when painting the car red. Washed car with roof up (i.e. like a sedan). When we went to clean inside, noticed that water managed to seep in :(

After very long discussion, my girlfriend has decided to keep her 'tortoise' only because she's a chick, and she cares more about looks than power. And as long as the car is sitting in our secure parking most days, she has the envy of the entire complex. Great looks, metal roof. No alloy, build quality, lack of performance.

Excellent – I upgraded from my 2003 206 GTI to 2007 207GT. My new car is leaps ahead in quality, comfort, space. It has so many features & has been a joy to own. The glass roof is great but do not forget to close cover if left in the sun. It becomes an oven. The roof cover could be better insulated for Australia. Enjoy every drive I take in this little gem.… Read more

9/10. Style, power, quality. Great for long distance driving. Glove box so small. Ride a tad rough on uneven roads.

Good – These cars are good little zippy cars for those city people who want a car that is cheap to run and looks and drives great. If you want a reasonably priced European car then the Peugeot 207 Hatch just might be the right car for you. If you are looking for a bit more space then have a look at the Peugeot 207 touring or if you want something a bit… Read more

more sporty try to get hold of a Limited edition Turbo Diesel "Le Mans Series" or a Petrol GTi. Fuel efficient (especially HDi turbo diesel), Reasonably comfortable, Good range of options, low emissions, great styling, plenty of room. A bit pricey, interior finishings are only average on the lower models.