I BOUGHT THE BEST PEUGEOT EVER MADE FOR JUST £900!

[@i92chrcr]

16:44 “I’m just not into big flashy expensive cars” -Matt, 2024 Range Rover Autobiography owner 😂😂😂

[@Sierracosseh]

Mate i thought the exact same thing

[@williamdeacon5699]

Same 😂😂

[@owrang9756]

@@williamdeacon5699 Same

[@sputumtube]

You beat me to it... Lol.. :)

[@DanReVanced]

Ditto

[@mikestech1197]

"I'm not into flashy and expensive cars" proceeds to buy the newest range rover...

[@Darko_Milosevski03]

He bought it bc its british And matt is british

[@ecrxft]

@@Darko_Milosevski03could’ve bought a Rover 200 instead then 😂

[@Bikeops2021]

Only because he can!

[@andrewvincent1828]

😂​@@Darko_Milosevski03

[@mariemccann5895]

Keep up!

[@pazur1843]

Im looking for one of these in Poland with a 3.0 V6 petrol manual instead of a CLK, it's unusual, unique and quite cheap to run because of the peugeot badge. Very underrated car and I love when something like this is on your channel, it shows people that you don't have to have an expensive car with premium nonsense attached to it to have something good.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Good on you..... and your good common sense. The poncy cars are exactly that: Status symbols for the people that never even lift the bonnet. (Language translation: "Pop the hood")( Grits his teeth.)

[@Miha23_]

The problem with what you are looking for is very rare. French petrols in general are rare but top of the line V6 ones? Good luck. They do exist but damn u gotta search high and low. Here in Croatia I almost never saw Pugs with petrol unfortunately.

[@igormac88]

One of the most beautiful designs that PSA ever did. And with a V6, petrol or diesel, it's surely a sleeper.. if I'm not wrong, the coupes were not produced at the same place as the sedans and the wagons... A very nice car

[@BabatundeSobola]

Correct

[@Sportage5603]

The 406 Coupe was and still is a beautiful looking car.

[@sjm.photos]

absolutely i owned one the v6 was lovely and made a fab sound

[@sjm.photos]

@@MrAndreCoutinho my old coupe kzbin.info/www/bejne/oITHhaOkjbKKZ6Mfeature=shared

[@ferrumignis]

Agreed, the 406 coupe was a very pretty looking car, Pininfarina did a fantastic job. The 407 not so much IMO, it looks like a drunk 406 had a one night stand with a Hyundai Coupe and didn't use protection. Certainly not ugly, but just doesn't have the same elegant lines as the 406.

[@anthonyxuereb792]

I couldn't agree more.

[@Grimwriggler]

i owned one in black i wish i had never sold it fantastic car

[@TheZedShed]

Back in 97, I bought a 406d executive... Loved that car, even with its paltry 90bhp...

[@Fastwunz]

I had a my grandads old 405 1.9 diesel when I was at uni. My girlfriend’s mum wouldn’t let me start it early in the morning as the clatter it made caused complaints from the neighbours. Best car ever.

[@chrisdowns1987]

We had a 405 1.9 DTurbo Estate as our family car when I was an impressionable 8-10 year old. I can still remember the sound of it idling.

[@alexmorgan3435]

LMAO.

[@405_hive]

I have 13 Peugeot 405 TD estates…… yum !

[@chrisdowns1987]

@@405_hive Quite a collection! Ours was a peculiar turquoisey green GLX 1994 on an M plate with A/C which were never allowed to use as it used too much extra diesel 😂

[@paula200]

I had two 405's . Neighbours also complained about the noise in the morning - and mine were petrol😂

[@adamc209]

“You’d swear you were in a luxury Car” because it is, despite the misconception that only Germans make Luxury cars, the French have made some lovely cars, especially coupes. I owned a 2010 Laguna Coupe and always had people come up to me asking what it was. Some even compared its styling to an Aston Martin (a stretch obviously, but it was a lovely looking car) The Started motor failed but other than that it was perfect for 6 years of my ownership. 4 wheel steering and a silky smooth v6, Bose stereo, heated electric leather etc I think it’s a UK thing, it needs to be BMW or Merc, which ironically have been some of the worst cars I’ve owned over the years

[@jdmguy44]

French cars are underrated. German stuff is overrated in my opinion.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

​@@jdmguy44 Kinda balancing out now....do you not feel? Never liked French cars. Ever. (But this one would tempt me, I'll admit.) Germans are over engineering----- As per usual.............But the French did the same for decades...no body seems to learn the lessons of history. The manufacturers are in cahoots with the Government of the day to build rubbish.... recyclable rubbish.... they think this is green thinking. It is not. Any manufacturer in Europe could come up with a "Green Car" that would last decades...... therein lies the lie: They don't want to. And neither does ANY Government. This Green Nonsense is exactly that. And we are paying for it...on a daily basis. ULEZ etc.... and it is spreading to 'top-up councils' everywhere: it's a huge rip-off. Sorry, but Britain needs a "Boston Tea Party" moment to say to Whitehall: Enough Is Enough. Not paying these rip-off taxes. They cannot imprison you all. Oh...Correction... Yes they can... they can let out murderers and rapists and make space for you: The Decent Human Being....he or she who thinks differently. Welcome to Gulag Britain. Enjoy your stay.

[@Miha23_]

It's not even just the UK thing in Croatia it's the same. Total German dominance. Although we are the biggest German bootlickers that have ever existed so that probably helps. XD Colleague of mine has 3rd gen Laguna hatchback/saloon. I was quite surprised by how well the interior held up and how comfy the ride was. Front looks sick but back is odd. Reminds me of modern day Mazda design.

[@itsvmmc]

Agreed. If there's a BMW that isn't overpriced, it's probably in a terrible condition. Meanwhile good cars from "non-luxury" brands go completely under the radar, which provides a good chance to buy them at a low price.

[@JP5isalive]

The front has always reminded me of sharks "face" (?) with the sloping lights and gills. I love the new style Peugeots. Very sophisticated looking and classy

[@andrewthornton2562]

Peugeot's worst era for styling.

[@daveyboiyeah]

I personally disagree. I think the 2000's was truly Peugeots best era, whether people agree or not.​@@andrewthornton2562

[@adrianflower3230]

One in the Eye for Peugeot Haters 😁😁😂😂 Nice one Matt 👍👍

[@SManSmith73]

I had a Peugeot 406 V6 on a W Reg. It was one of the best cars I ever owned. Proper sleeper. 😉

[@richardirvine9469]

,,,cause it never woke up.

[@MEDITATION990]

I had a 406 coupe years ago and it was the best car ever!

[@geoffb3240]

The moon is about 240,000 miles away, so the Pug has got a few miles to do yet to get there! ;) :D

[@retrooutput]

I've got a 406 Coupe on 235,000 so I will look forward to celebrating it's moonaversary when the time comes!

[@Markking1678]

For every astronaut that went, there's a 100 million idiots who think they didn't.

[@ardara24]

I had a 2009 3.0HDi for 10 years. Fabulously comfortable, extremely reliable (due to regular servicing), and pleasingly rare. As maybe mentioned elsewhere, it was built on a separate production line along with the C6 and hence why the quality was a step up from the standard P407s. Eventually replaced it with a CLS Shooting Brake for the extra boot space.

[@frenchbred2081]

Still got all 3 of mine! Awesome cars.

[@brunomferreira]

A man of taste I see. Fellow CLS Shooting Brake owner here

[@frenchbred2081]

@@brunomferreira oh I meant 3 x 407 3.0 hdi coupes, although I would be partial to a cls shooting brake although I have a Ferrari FF to do that job. 👍 the 407 3.0 hdi is a great car

[@brunomferreira]

@@frenchbred2081 you really have great taste in cars. Next on my list is actually the FF or the GTC4 Luso. Although idealy I would have the FF because it's a lot prettier. Being so complex is what makes me steer towards the Luso

[@deaks25]

I have a soft spot for Peugeot coupes; the 406, 407 and RCZ are all cars I really like. I think Matt's description is spot on; the 406 Coupe is pretty, the 407 Coupe is striking, although I think the Shark mouth look works on the coupe. After the work, it does not look like a car with 170k on the clock, you could easily convince me that has half that. It's another example of how a supposedly unreliable a car, or brand, can be reliable IF it's looked after, and that 407 has definitely been looked after.

[@TheStevo1978]

Talking of "never have thought the french would have thought of such a thing", Rolls Royce and Mercedes paid Citroen to license their hydropneumatic suspension, as it was the very best 😮 french barges are very often underrated, simply for not being German to be fair Get an original DS on the channel. What a car! Directional headlights in the 1950s 😮

[@billwild673]

I had one of these cars once. Same spec. I had it for about 8 years, and drove it about 80,000 miles. It was wonderful. It wasn't a sports car, but as a 'grand tourer' it was perfect. And I always thought it looked great, a bit like a shark from the right angle. Watching this video definitely brought back happy memories. Thanks, Matt. Great video.

[@georgegill1815]

I had the 2.7 diesel and it was the greatest car I ever owned

[@BionicRusty]

Quite fancied one for many years. They are stunning in my opinion.

[@choppergibbs100]

As we do I just looked at the petrol equivalent on auto trader....£700 a year to tax 😂

[@Coordinator61]

​@@choppergibbs100One of the worst Peugeots ever.

[@choppergibbs100]

@@Coordinator61 I can't really think of any good ones. It's more the look

[@joneslive586]

​@@choppergibbs100 700 😂😂😂 hence why no one would own one

[@cologne2792]

@@choppergibbs100 So is the diesel 2.7. Fortunately, the 3.0 hdi is only £385 and much better on fuel too.

[@ryancrane2815]

If Amazon do continue the grand tour with a different cast, Matt needs to be a presenter. Pure petrol head and car lover

[@Brigadoon059]

Nerd time, the windows are not double glazed, they are laminated, (like a windscreen), most cars non-windscreen glass is simple toughened and shatters on hard body impact. This lamination adds a level of security and acoustic enhancement as the interlayer has acoustic reduction properties coupled with the fact that there is more glass by volume / weight and the additional glass mass absorbs more noise. The 'misting' you described is actually the (plastic) laminate interlayer starting to de-laminate from the two glass panes as a result of the glass edge becoming 'damp', in simple terms water reacts with the plastic interlayer with the outcome you see. It will inevitably slowly increase in area over time, it is likely that there was a slight manufacturing error in the lamination process which has led to preferential 'attack' at that location.

[@PKDionysus]

These cars are incredible as long distance/highway cruisers. Quiet, comfortable, composed on the road, loaded with features and creature comforts, space, etc. I've loved all 7 years of my ownership- although mine is the petrol V6, so it's not as efficient in town. But i love her all the same. I'm glad Matt liked it, now I can call my resident assassin and cancel the contract 😅😂

[@williamfence566]

I wouldn't have bothered with the wheels ( or priced up a smart repair ) or the second valet as it already looked fine . Would have sorted the paintwork on the drivers door and put two tyres on the back .

[@stephandolby]

The grille could do with being replaced as well, looks like it might have eaten a hedge or two.

[@serenityinside1]

Agreed : he actually contradicted himself re the valet! And you can get excellent cleaning products specially for wheels .

[@adriansweet3359]

Its alway good when Matt says this was some car back in its day

[@cologne2792]

Less than 50, 3.0 hdi 407 coupes came to the UK. Unicorn car!

[@JP5isalive]

🤯

[@Danse_Macabre_125]

EXCUSE ME WHAT

[@stefanganchev3846]

I have one of them 😅

[@daveyboiyeah]

​@@Danse_Macabre_125it's true.

[@AaronRandolphChen]

Thank you for featuring one of the most unappreciated and forgotten cars that deserve so much better. If I was in your shoes, I would just keep it as a rare car which will become increasingly rare. Especially since it runs really well after 170k miles (273k km). A testament to the build quality, it is.

[@Anrirua]

Its double glazed, the doors have safety bars (iron) in them and therefore the hinges need regular maintenance as the doors WILL sag and then the door wont close without a slight lift motion. Think of it as a Peugeot soft-close Matt.

[@guy4469]

I had a 406 3ltr Petrol was quick sky blue and it had 230 000 miles on it when i sold it .and its still around .the cumfyist car ive ever owned even better than my BMW E38 today.

[@toonmag50]

The moon is 240,000 miles away. The Peugeot 2.0 L HDI is probably in the top three diesel engines made so far, so bodes well for the 3 .0 L in the coupe. 170,000 miles is nothing for these engines, at least another 130,000 to go before big bills. The starter motor is £250 supplied and fitted .

[@raycroal]

had the v6 petrol it is a great chassis, the build quality was superb too

[@GuitarCinemaOfficial]

I owned a 2007 Petrol one of these back in it's day and used to generously refer to it as my "French 6 Series"

[@Thomas-yh5ds]

The 406 coupe” was the greatest styled coupe Peugeot ever produced. I owned 3 of them.

[@sandersson2813]

The cost of the Autotrader package is eye watering. Before you've even paid your wages, electricity, water, business rstes etc youve got to find £6500 per month. Its insane. Just breaking even in the motor trade must be very difficult

[@stevelongden7368]

Just said exactly the same to my missus 😂

[@kabukidreamboy]

I thought he was going to say £6.5k a year and I was already getting ready to be outraged but per month is just crazy! What's the break even point and how much do you actually save per annum to make it a worthwhile expense?

[@sandersson2813]

@@kabukidreamboy It's just mental. £78,000 a year, just in Autotrader fees. I can understand it might be affordable for a seriously big garage that might sell a hundred cars a week, but must be a massive stress on a smaller business like High Peak . Just makes me appreciate these small businesses even more making it work with costs like that.

[@paulwilliams2727]

That’s just madness, all that dough gone before you even open the door!

[@stevena9305]

I just put my own post up. I find it utterly baffling. I mean how many cars are they selling off that modest sized lot? One a day, maybe less, so it’s over £200 in ad costs per car. Private seller would be around £30.

[@mickd94]

I've got one of these in black. It's so underated! I've only ever seen a handful on the roads aswell

[@Pat14922]

My wife had the 406 saloon ( 3.0 petrol V6), as a company car. I helped her pick it 😁😁. It was , and is her best ever company car. Looked fab ( cream leather) and a beautiful engine. One day at the traffic lights, a guy in a golf GTI with 3 mates, was giving it big revs for the traffic lights grand prix. She smoked him. At the next lights he pulled up, alongside, and gave her a grin and thumbs up.

[@robertelmes1981]

Beautiful car, it has style and class as you would expect from a French high end car, it may not be a classic but as you said its nice to be in something that’s not the same boring box 98% of the planets driving.😊

[@LEX-g2n]

By the way loving all the French cars you've had recently and I'm being serious not sarcastic

[@-triumphgt667]

It is funny how things change. When I was young, a friend's father, a GP, had a Peugeot 504 - and we thought it was so sophisticated compared to the usual Fords, Vauxhalls and BL cars that were the norm. Wonderful ride and comfortable seats.

[@davidperry3531]

I agree the early 504s rode like a XJ6 at the time and were a wonderful cruiser but tough at the same time.

[@colinhockin344]

My 2.2 HDI Peugeot 406 estate was £1400 and 6 years old when I bought in 2008. It had 150.000 motorway miles on it and was a great car and consumption was a wacking 55mpg.

[@henrykravitz468]

The front end of the car lets it down. When these first came out, I had a Saturday job at an independent Peugeot dealer. It has to be worth £2500, but price it at £2495. Great video as always.

[@ellissamsontech]

I love it when Matt likes a Peugeot As a Peugeot owner not happy with the should’ve tried harder in school comment but I’ll let it slide 😉 I like them because everyone goes for BMW, Audi and Merc and if they don’t want them but still want German they get VW and if they want cheap they go Vauxhall I just feel like Peugeot is different, quirky and still affordable and I don’t like having the same as everyone else That’s why I got a 308 instead of a golf, even if it’s not as solid or reliable. Speaking of the 308 mk2, Matt, when are you going to do a video on it? It’s about time we get the 308 and the c6 on the channel 😁👍

[@daveyboiyeah]

308 is leaps ahead of the Golf! You've got yourself a good car there. Gold are such overrated bits of turd. I've a 508 myself and it's the best car I've ever had. 140k miles in it, and it's never given me a problem.

[@ellissamsontech]

@@daveyboiyeah 508 is a lovely car as well! yeah, i do like my car very much but i must say i drove a mk8 golf 1.5tsi as a company car and was throughly impressed with that too. it was a really solid car and amazing on the motorway. Happy motoring!

[@rosskramer5296]

yes, Matt....why not tease us Americans again with another cool car we never got/can't have! This has shades of Ferrari 550 Maranello in it's design, and I love it.

[@johnw65uk]

I think the only shades of a Ferrari is just they both come in a similar silver.

[@peterbradburn9115]

Rare even here in the UK. Very handsome motor car

[@jacobbahr9316]

I think the smiley grille and the diagonal intakes are fair to liken to a 550

[@bannjaxx]

yeah, I always thought it looked liked a 550 too! Peugeot used Pininfarina design house, so they can make beautiful cars.

[@davefandango1303]

EXACTLY the same screeching starter motor as my X Type. Won't need replacing, will last forever.

[@sjm.photos]

quite funny the french cars get a lot of jip. when most of the time they pioneered a lot of tech and some stunning designs and more reliable than you think. from auto lights and wipers peugeot and merc came up with.

[@jdmguy44]

Agree. I don't think French cars get the recognition they deserve. Even today. Meanwhile German cars are overrated in my opinion living off a historic image of quality and badge image.

[@sjm.photos]

@@jdmguy44 most cars today use the same parts anyway and electric systems i have an rcz and its 13 years old everything works perfectly. Yep had some issues over the years but it turns more heads than 99% of the cars on the road. Drives amazingly and not common

[@Mr330d]

@@sjm.photosHad a drive in a RCZ 2.0 HDI 163 definitely more powerful than people would expect

[@sjm.photos]

@@Mr330d i have the gt200 but with mods has 241bhp and 375nm torque and goes very well and the handling is incredible

[@MrRHeath86]

I want to say I hate it, but I do like the 407, and the V6 is by far the best engine option available. It’s such a tidy example, and I just love the ‘chunkiness’ of everything… the seats, the steering wheel, the double glazed frameless windows. I had a Peugeot 308 GT from this era, and was looking at the 407 as an alternative. Majority of the cars you save Matt, make me wish I had £50k sitting around to buy loads of them from you 🤣🤣

[@ahmetalkn2073]

Brave purchase, Nice High Peak treatment and , result is great, if I lived in the u.k I would buy this car of you for sure . I have already owned many peugeot cars, 504, 505, 205 gti,, 205 rallye,406, I enjoyed driving them all.

[@chrisomeara5795]

505 GTI what a machine!

[@MrSidMuff]

I've had 3 of these, 1 petrol (manual), 2 diesels (manual & auto)...great cars; rare and distinctive...the electrics were a tad 'scary', granted...but proper luxury: refined and smooth.

[@1greenMitsi]

did you guys get the 2.7 litre twin turbo diesels we got here in oz?

[@Afraz_9n3]

​@@1greenMitsi2.7 hdi yes we got them. On the classified they're actually the more common of the 3 engines in the 407

[@davocc2405]

I can see the 406 coupe being worth quite a bit one day, Pininfarina did a really nice job with the design. I wish Peugeot had gone with that ethos with this one but it's still not too bad, that's not at all a bad place to sit for long highway miles if you can avoid the hypertax cities.

[@YoungOldtimer]

I'm amazed the name Pininfarina is only pronounced here in the comments below, what a pitty!! Anyway.... nice content again! @davocc2405: Good you mentioned it!

[@cologne2792]

They are a beautiful things but only 10,000 ever cam to the UK and there's hardly any left and the value is just about zero - unless it's an immaculate, low mileage V6. I just gave mine away!

[@frenchbred2081]

@@cologne2792 I have restored and sold 2 immaculate v6 406 coupes for 6 grand this year and I have 6 more mint ones stored up.

[@PaulCunningham-sf5pu]

Keep it matt it will definitely go up in price mate

[@choppergibbs100]

Ahhh. Sweet. I've always loved these cars.

[@petrolhead28]

The best thing about this chanel is you show me cars i should have bought. She's a beauty

[@stanelder9995]

I love these big old French barges! In fact I keep a 2005 Peugeot 407 saloon (2.0 HDI) at my house in N. Ireland for just when we come over for Summer holidays. Cheap as chips, but comfortable for 4 adults and returns well over 40mpg. Always liked those Coupe wheels though - I'm looking out for a set for mine! The missing/broken screenwash cover and the corrosion at the front wing/bumper edge were both common things with mine when I first got it! On another note, I wonder how many of us car guys and gals will be setting down this evening after dinner for the last Grand Tour show.........

[@vittoriopapa1979]

100% it will be a bittersweet moment 😢

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

Scripted shite

[@Anrirua]

The 407 is grand but the 407 Coupé is a different beast. Wider wheelbase, dedicated production line (in Rennes) and equal or better than a similar age Audi, Jag or BMW

[@Anrirua]

Do it up Matt and raffle it. Its an absolute collector's item in due course. Along with C6, M16, XM 2.5td and Activa

[@TheKatWeasel]

This car seems to me like it’s not only an absolute bargain, but you’re getting so much value for money due to the luxurious nature! I wasn’t expecting it to be so well specd. Defo a Q car and certainly worth investing rather than an equivalent 6 series or similar

[@trevor4382]

High peak classics.. might catch on!

[@YoungOldtimer]

I agree!!

[@andyholland859]

I had a 57 plate, great car, but deep pockets needed, was very expensive on road tax and insurance. That 3.0 V6 engine is to die for though.

[@faustinaadu2284]

Back in the day, it’s funny how people would have taken a low powered budget spec 3 series coupe or A5 over a high powered high spec 407 Coupe. The badge says it all i guess

[@LOTPOR0402]

Probably puts same year CLK to shame in comfort rust and reliability , but when badge matters

[@davidarter6271]

That Jaguar twin turbo diesel is a fabulous engine. Huge torque and economical. Should work well in a Peugeot.

[@richardsheil5289]

Other way around.

[@daveyboiyeah]

Well, it is Peugeots engine after all.

[@gileshalliwell3591]

The Citroen C5 had double glazed windows and was ridiculously quite… The French did make luxury cars back when Audi wasn’t considered the brand they are today. Just remember the DS?

[@Godot28]

I quiet agree...

[@richardsheil5289]

​@@Godot28😂😂😂

[@narniebone1332]

Nice motorway car to run to France in every few months by the sounds of it but quite the car I like it.

[@rj72289]

22:02 You forgot to add Jimmy the Magician’s fee

[@mancsblue]

The 407 coupe is a great looking car I've always liked them I'm one of the people who should have tried harder at school Matt as I own a Peugeot!!

[@davidhodgson7764]

Saw a Nissan 100 NX here in Perth West Aus yesterday. Figured you’d be importing it soon 😂

[@ianbrown-zw8pz]

I've got a 2008 Peugeot 407SW with a two-litre diesel and a six-speed auto gearbox and I love it! It's a GT with all the goodies and it's reliable while everything works as it should and it does 60MPG on a run! I guess it'll see me out even though it's got 160,00 miles up so far.

[@davidstevens1547]

Think you forgot the cost of painting the door mirror! Nice car but no doubt quite expensive on road tax.

[@Sam-gw5pl]

Extremely apparently

[@Afraz_9n3]

385 on the diesel so not too bad. My dad's 1.6 petrol Touran is the same rate 😭. The petrol however...... The top wack 735😵

[@405_hive]

I was looking for one of these BUT sensible head popped up an bought an estate- the 407sw xs 170 2.2 hdi. loved it so much we bought 2 of them. They are motorway mile munchers. Buy the Peugeot software, some special tools and fix ‘em yourself. Run them on Shell V-power and you’ve a car for life….

[@cricticalthinking]

16:43 says the man who has a brand new Range Rover Autobiography 😂

[@frenchbred2081]

@@cricticalthinking I replaced a Range Rover sport svr with an identical 407 to this one best thing I ever did!

[@edwardlloyd1516]

Matt - you HAVE to be the new lead figure for "The Grand Tour". Nobody else would come close!!

[@MrMigo028]

Very underrated car, you found a very good example even with high mileage. Its funny how British always talk all the worst about French cars and don't want to admit it that the French can make good and reliable cars. ( Not all) :D It's worth that money all day.

[@wulfhere83]

I used to have a Peugeot 207, it was an excellent car, I'd buy Peugeot again. The UK market is definitely biased towards German, if you want to be 'seen' you buy German. If you just want a car that is reliable and gets you from A to B and doesn't cost loads to insure, buy French, Japanese or Korean 😊

[@kristianspencer1978]

I like that, I’d drive around in it ,I’d go for £3k. A lot of car and not that high a milage 4 a 3.0v6 diesel.👍

[@HairpinMagazine]

My Citroen C5 with the same 3.0 HDI just clocked over 200.000 km. Did over 50.000 km in last two years. Went to Switzerland, Italy, Austria... No major issues. This engines need regular oil changes, and they don't like to be pushed over 4000 rpm for longer period od time - the crank can snap then.

[@TrevorHalgreen]

I had a black 407 coupe. I had a 2.7 Bi-Turbo V6 Diesel. I loved the refinement and the amazing power! I said goodbye to it because I needed a 4 door car. Worth the experience despite the French reliability issues.

[@NGMonocrom]

Honestly, Matt; you've got two ideal customers for that car. A young man just starting out with his first real job after graduating from University, and money is a bit tight. Or, a very recently divorced older man who is paying alimony and child support. But wants to recapture a bit of his youth with a lovely coupe, and money is a bit tight. Doubt you'll have too much trouble selling it, even without a warranty.

[@rhysparker6504]

I bought an E Class coupe…and I’m way too old to be starting my first job 😂

[@Turleyswheels]

nice buy mat like you said a great motorway car they run forever if used in the correct manner this needs to do miles not potter around town or school runs but the inside looks fantastic when you think of age and miles good owner s before who looked after it ❤ well saved

[@tonygray6587]

At 16.45 Matt says 'I'm not into flashy cars these days', who drives a new Range Rover? !!!

[@steveGee5787]

Although I've always been more a fan of small cars (blame the Italian Job and the Mini Cooper) I have always had a soft spot for big French cars. The 407 Coupe was definitely the difficult second album given it followed the gorgeous 406 but it still has something about it... Hope you find the long-awaited Citroen C6 for the channel soon, its a car I've lusted after too, like a millennial version of the classic CX

[@markbrennan4693]

Not sure about this one Matt, Starter motor and or flywheel ring gear possibly chipped tooth. Nearly £400 to tax and high miles. Great interior though.

[@steverussell4817]

Had the 406 coupe....2.0ltr... brilliant car...down side...very heavy clutch...compared to the diesel....

[@cirian75]

Its from the very end of the era when Peugeot built cars properly, was downhill afterwards.

[@benllewelyn98]

As someone who deals with Peugeot vans on a daily basis I totally agree with you, the last decent ones were of the late 00's since then they've been an absolute nightmare. Currently got 4 sat with dead engines at less than 60k miles

[@cirian75]

@@benllewelyn98 PureTech wet belt engines?

[@benllewelyn98]

@@cirian75 yep absolutely toss things

[@cirian75]

@@benllewelyn98 are the 1.6 BlueHDI's any good?

[@benllewelyn98]

@@cirian75 the 1.6 is the old dv6 engine and they're glorious things, we had a few in the fleet over 300k before management said they were "no longer serviceable" and replaced them with new ones which have all been a nightmare. Only big issues with them are adblue related so if it's new enough to have it get it coded out and then you'll have many trouble free miles

[@pramodhkumar4148]

Whenever you get into a well maintained 2000-2010 vintage car,it has unparalleled sense of appointment...nice rounded solid interiors ,which is a extension of theme from exteriors.

[@mikenewbold1699]

iv'e always liked these i think it is autism liking weird cars like this genuinally. normal people just aren't into them. and it's not just the badge thing as you see people in range rovers shopping at lidl

[@marten6578]

i think opel astra g coupe might interest you, the long 2 door version, not 3/5 door. or that ugly bmw 3 series compact which i like for some reason.

[@mikenewbold1699]

@@marten6578 absolutely not absolutely horrible cars. i have had one and a couple of the normal cars. the 325ti is a great car though

[@phile3131]

Lovely car, and as it's a diesel 170,000 miles isn't necessarily a sign it's heading for the scrapyard anytime soon given it has been regularly serviced and well maintained.

[@Hustwick]

£6.5k a MONTH for Autotrader? Bloody hell.

[@alexmorgan3435]

£78k a year!!!! Mental.

[@Khalil.8611]

That's just a lot, it could be the only reason for someone's bankruptcy

[@sarahcarter824]

I thought it was that amount for a year?

[@mishalchotai4721]

Someone really looked after that car. Great you saved it.

[@philipcrossley1279]

Despite your conviction that all non-German cars are trash, Peugeot have made very decent cars for probably the last 4 or 5 decades.....

[@SamHocking]

Outside of the UK, Peugeot & Renault/Dacia dominate the new car market by some margin. UK motoring industry and the press that reflect it are biased towards German manufactures that is obvious as soon as you go to Europe.

[@wulfhere83]

My first car was a 207 1.6 VTi, it was fantastic, nice automatic gearbox, lovely light steering, deceptively large inside (I'm a big bloke) and frankly I'd buy a Peugeot again.

[@daveyboiyeah]

The British hate French cars for no reason whatsoever! I just don't get it. I've had 8 Peugeots, and 3 Renaults, and they've all been great.

[@serenityinside1]

@@daveyboiyeahcos we and the french share mutual historic antipathy is why !

[@mmo1184]

I'm an American who rented a black one of those in 2006 from Sixt in Cologne, Germany when I spent my junior year of University abroad. My friends and I were impressed with how comfortable and how fast it was on the Autobahn especially considering we had reserved a Golf or similar.

[@nigelbond4056]

I’d never buy a French car. I’d never buy a car with more than 100k miles under its wheels. You’ve just proved my prejudices are unfounded. Thanks Matt.

[@Sam-gw5pl]

I bought a car with 99k miles on it. Served me well. 😅

[@simonelsey]

@@nigelbond4056 brought Citroen xsara estate 2.0hdi with 32,000miles approx lol on it ...250,000 later it died , torsion beam and cills but great car

[@Taylor40667]

100k is nothing these days We have sprinters with 400k and drive like they have 50k on, they do 80k a year

[@robertelmes1981]

@@Taylor40667 I’ve just bought a 2016 Inveco Daily chassis cab with 300k on the clock, did the timing chains and it runs like new,

[@chrisdowns1987]

Until very recently we had a airport transfer driver bring her car to us, 2016 2.0ltr diesel w213 E-Class saloon with just over 520,000 miles on, original engine & box, only major stuff was rocker arms (known issue on early 654 engines) and a turbo eventually (at around 450,000 I think). Great car & was very well looked after.

[@2BuckShot]

I owned a 407 sedan 2.0 HDi with 350,000km on the clock... needed some bushings and arms and thats it... bulletproof engine

[@mustsilm]

Can you review 406 next time. Or any time. The coupe was legendary by Pinifarina. This one looks like a big lump. Styling never did it for me.

[@raycroal]

far superior car though

[@mariosultana1478]

I own one. Great car. 3litre diesel is very rare I think only 30 were released in the UK with that engine which is the same engine as in the land rover discovery 4.the stereo in yours is non genuine. Great buy Matt

[@rossbest2049]

£6,500 PER MONTH for Autotrader. That really should be per year, and even then, it's expensive.

[@doru10922]

I had to stop here to convince myself, he really said £6500 pm

[@LOTPOR0402]

He then said 2.5k

[@stevepopple8644]

@@LOTPOR0402 6.5

[@davidjackson1986]

@@LOTPOR0402no he said with that package it’s free to advertise cars upto 2500

[@clintonparker4141]

@@LOTPOR0402that was for the car

[@JosephPimblett]

Key word is "just". Matt covers a load of modest cars too. I find these the most interesting but I also like his reviews of the "flashy" ones.

[@FalseProfiter]

Im not into big, luxurious cars *drives a range rover 🤣🤣🤣

[@andrewwaller5913]

Several Range Rovers 😂

[@Afraz_9n3]

​@@andrewwaller5913including a brand new one 😅😂

[@andrewwaller5913]

@@Afraz_9n3 He said he's just missing a 90s one for a full set

[@jonathanperry4189]

I had normal 407 as company car for 6 months. Driving Durham to Southampton it was a comfortable thing. Always admired the coupé Ps its the 2.7

[@davidhawkes9273]

Not sure why you would spend on a valet it didn't need, had the wheels refurbished, which were just a bit scruffy and then leave the rusty door, which looks terrible

[@benjaminvolant2469]

Was thinking the same

[@mattyelliott865]

Matt need to see you do another pod cast with joe from shifting metal and dave from the lovely car company to talk about issues ect would be so interesting to watch

[@triggerking135]

I'd do a deal with AutoAlex, do a colab. They love high milage heroes and this could make for interesting content. Plus they have a large following, be good for your profile.

[@jamesrobinson9194]

I know Autoalex. He's a great guy but he's a bit preoccupied right now, having just become a dad

[@triggerking135]

@@jamesrobinson9194 ah he's already back at work. I think he'd be fantastic on their podcast. Taylor has also "taken on water", as HPA put it, recently. And I think it's more indicative of the market. Them pair could make this an interesting discussion, covering the increasing costs of repairing, maintaining and keeping cars on the road all whilst car prices are crashing because people can no longer afford this. They could cover insurance, the new tax proposals, ulez, etc. and how cool and interesting cars are being pushed out of the market for cheap evs. And whilst they're there, flip a coin with Alex or Rory to finalise a price on the 407.

[@jamesrobinson9194]

@@triggerking135 I'd love to see that!

[@Anrirua]

Bloody great car Matt. But switchgear awkward on the doors. The doors themselves are awkward so I always took 2 parking spaces 😂❤ 3.0L V6 is so sought after. Can't believe you got that for only £900. I had a 407 Coupe with the 2.2 petrol. Eventually put an LPG Prins kit on it and Hankook Ventus Evo II. It was such a f**king lovely car to commute 70 miles each way 5 days a week on twisties and motorway. Lovely wide stance, really good on snow and ice surprisingly. VERY hard on suspension parts as its a heavy yoke. I reckon its a far nicer car than the 406 Coupé because, let's face it, you're inside the bloody thing; not sat outside it. A bloody great car. Mine went to 170k miles before hewd gasket blew. Oil to coolant unfortunately. Plenty of poke in 3rd and 4th in the standard 2.2 petrol. The 3.0 V6 is a monster and will attract the right buyer (if you export it to Ireland and sell it to me for a bargain 😂😂😂 )

[@columcreaven8860]

The road tax for the 2.7 litre engine per year in Ireland is over €1400...😮

[@abdulwakil2613]

bruh what on earth

[@エラー-e7v]

Divine Inspiration - 2 words not usually used when talking about Peugeot

[@alexmorgan3435]

Hater. Peugeot 205 1.9GTi or the T16? What's your idea of an inspiring car? Toyota Corrolla?

[@greenzero3389]

Interested to understand why you wouldn't get the bottom of the door sorted when you did the other body work touch ups? Was the cost too high? and the noise from the starter motor suggests its about to give up put off a customer ?