Peugeot 607

The E-segment has been dominated by cars from Germany for many years. Limos compete with them from England, Sweden and Japan. There are also French people in this respectable circle. One of the most interesting representatives of the Peugeot 607. If you are looking for a comfortable sedan and do not like cars from Germany and Japan, and Swedish and English cars you clearly do not like, then you should pay attention to a large Frenchman with a lion on the grille.

Model history

In the 90s, Peugeot’s representative in the premium segment was the 605th, which from afar could easily be mistaken for the small 405th. In 1999, the French introduced a brand new model Peugeot 607. The original design could no longer be confused with anything. In 2000, the first copies of the flagship sedan hit the salons, and two years later, a variant with a 2-liter turbodiesel of the HDi family appeared in the engine line.

In 2004, 607 survived facelift. External changes are minor: slightly modified the front bumper, painted the side moldings in body color, new details appeared in the grille and adjusted the optics. At the same time, under the hood was a 6-cylinder diesel family HDi development PSA. Since then, the Peugeot 607 was produced in unchanged form until 2010.

Engines

Among gasoline units, the minimum of problems is guaranteed by engines of 2.0 and 2.2 liters. The 2.9-liter V6 prematurely fails the ignition coils, which contributes to premature wear of the expensive catalyst. The price of one coil is not space, but to replace it is necessary to remove the intake manifold - and this significantly increases the cost of repair. The engine itself is quite reliable. However, over time, the coils were modernized, and they became more durable. In the city, the most powerful engine can burn up to 18 liters of fuel per 100 km.

In the list of diesel engines, the most stable units with a volume of 2.2 liters with a capacity of 170 hp and a slightly smaller 16-valve capacity of 2.0 l 136 hp. The latter is a bit weak for such a large car. 2.7-liter V6 due to the large number of cylinders and double boost is more expensive in maintenance. It should be remembered that diesel units are much more problematic than their gasoline counterparts due to rather delicate equipment: nozzles and turbochargers. Among the vulnerable are also particulate filter (resource 80-120 thousand km) and two-mass flywheel (in cars with manual transmission).

The high-pressure pump of a 2.7-liter diesel engine is sensitive to fuel quality, and the crankshaft pulley is not durable. Due to the complexity of the 2.7 HDi design, repairs are very expensive. It will take almost 6 hours for an experienced mechanic to replace just one turbine.

Design features

Typical representatives of the E-class have rear or all-wheel drive. The Peugeot 607 is only front-wheel drive. Depending on the year of release and type of engine, 5 or 6-speed mechanics and a 4, 5 or 6-speed automatic were offered.

On the front axle are the Macpherson racks, and on the rear - a multi-link design. It is noteworthy that the top versions had electronically controlled shock absorbers with variable damping characteristics.

The elegant and discreet interior is not able to hide its age. On the one hand – excellent chairs and excellent noise insulation. On the other hand, there is an unimportant ergonomics of individual solutions. It looks modern only the control panel air conditioner (after restyling got a large color display). The buttons on the central panel are too small, located far from the driver and very close to each other. After restyling, they have become more comfortable, but still require too much attention of the driver.

Typical problems and malfunctions

Most often in the Peugeot 607 annoys numerous electronics, including those responsible for such devices as: windows, parking sensors, cruise control and radiator fan control relay. Regularly fail and various sensors of the engine, for example, the sensor position crankshaft. It is not reliable and fuel pump.

Worse, it is usually difficult to determine the true source of the failure, so it is not recommended to put the car in the hands of an inexperienced mechanic. So problems with climate control can be caused by both block-comfort failure and banal oxidation of contacts.

Owners of the 607 note too soft metal body – it is quite easy to leave a dent. It is easy enough to scratch and paint the body. However, the body itself is well protected from corrosion.

Do not buy top versions equipped with shock absorbers of variable performance. In the event of failure of the electronically controlled rack, replacement will be expensive. In addition, brake pads wear out too quickly - almost 15-20 thousand km.

The suspension is quite durable, but the rear levers are relatively expensive. Fortunately, the Silent Blocks change separately and cost little. Affordable prices have ball and stabilizer racks.

Engines

• Among gasoline units, the minimum of problems is guaranteed by engines of 2.0 and 2.2 liters.
• The 2.9-liter V6 prematurely fails the ignition coils, which contributes to premature wear of the expensive catalyst.
• The price of one coil is not space, but to replace it is necessary to remove the intake manifold - and this significantly increases the cost of repair.
• It should be remembered that diesel units are much more problematic than their gasoline counterparts due to rather delicate equipment: nozzles and turbochargers.
• The high-pressure pump of a 2.7-liter diesel engine is sensitive to fuel quality, and the crankshaft pulley is not durable. Due to the complexity of the 2.7 HDi, repairs are very expensive.

Typical problems and malfunctions

• Regularly fail and various sensors of the engine, for example, the sensor position crankshaft.
• Worse, it is usually difficult to determine the true source of the failure, so it is not recommended to put the car in the hands of an inexperienced mechanic.
• So problems with climate control can be caused by both block-comfort failure and banal oxidation of contacts.
• However, the body itself is well protected from corrosion.
• In the event of failure of the electronically controlled rack, replacement will be expensive.

The Peugeot 607 is a limousine that is unlike any other car. However, he is too susceptible to failure. Despite the low reliability, the sedan will please its owner with excellent comfort and high level of safety. Another advantage is the low cost. The cheapest copies can be bought for about 150-200 thousand rubles. However, it should be borne in mind that the maintenance costs can very quickly exceed the purchase price. Everything is very expensive: operation, repair, spare parts and maintenance. Care must be taken with vehicles recovered from an accident. The spare parts of the road, and the rarely broken specimen, are professionally resurrected using new components.

• In the 90s, Peugeot’s representative in the premium segment was the 605th, which from afar could easily be mistaken for the small 405th.
• Engines: Among gasoline units, the minimum of problems is guaranteed by engines of 2.0 and 2.2 liters.
• Design features: Typical representatives of the E-Class have rear or all-wheel drive.
• Typical problems and malfunctions: Different engine sensors, such as the crankshaft position sensor, also fail regularly.

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