Faults:

The car was bought used in 2013 and already had work done, many wear and tear parts replaced.

In the last decade or so I have also replaced mostly wear and tear parts as the miles rise (brakes, suspension, exhaust, etc) but the biggest issues has been annoying electronic faults. ABS sensors, A/C not working, and so on.

Looked after with every oil change, the car has been surprisingly reliable. I am however lucky enough to know an ex main dealer Peugeot trained mechanic who looks after my car well at a local independent garage.

Cosmetically in very good shape for 25 years old (always garaged).

General Comments:

Large, luxurious, beautiful bright blue Peugeot 607. Always loved large French cars, they offer something other cars just seem to miss - total comfort and luxury. And you can get them very cheap.

The 607 has long since been no longer made. I think it's a shame - French luxury cars always get a poor image. Yes the Germans do it better, and are more reliable, but like me if you look out a nice one then you can have a great cheap luxury cruiser that will last many years.

2.2 petrol engine isn't great on fuel, most of these cars are the diesel HDi units. but the strength in this petrol engine is in refinement (26 mpg at best however) but the car feels powerful despite the performance stats not being too impressive (0-60 mpg taking a little over 10 seconds). The auto box does not help, but it was never a car designed for racing.

Super soft suspension, soaks up rough roads no problem.

Way more advanced than the old 605. The 607 is very spacious inside, every electric extra you could want on the early 2000's is here. Lovely leather interior unmarked as I look after it well.

It's a rare sight on the roads and I love being different even if people laugh at an old French car. I like it and that's all that matters.

Faults:

Noise due to the harmonic balancer (faulty when I bought it in 2009 at 63,000). Dealer repair.

Passenger sunvisor lights inoperable (faulty when I bought it at 63,000). Quoted $900 to replace with a new unit. Still faulty.

Electric window regulator front passenger. Repaired twice. At 90,000 with exchange unit and 102,000 with OEM replacement parts. Own repairs.

Wiring harness in boot lid effected rear brake and fog lights at 90,000. Auto electrician diagnosis and repair.

Also boot light at 90,000. Not yet repaired. "Possibly due to a micro-switch" I've been told.

Coils and plugs at 102,000 after alarms from pollution detection.

Alternator failed due to ingress of oil from an oil leak from cam covers gasket (dodgy mechanical work on timing belt by non-dealer after local dealer closed down. Not inherent product fault). At 103,000. Own repair with reconditioned alternator. Not an easy job if you are time-poor.

Awaiting replacement are the two upstream oxygen sensors. Diagnosed by dealer.

ABS/ESP alarms following wheel alignment by non-dealer mechanics at 91,000. Dealer needed to re-calibrate angle sensor in steering and redo wheel alignment.

Now that the alternator has been fixed, I expect the newly discovered second "services battery" will need attention. I suspect it is the original unit, so it's 10 years old already. Not bad for a lead-acid battery.

General Comments:

After owning a 504 for 20 years, and then test driving an early model 607, I was hooked. Couldn't afford the one on offer at the time, but a few years later in 2009, when depreciation of this 2002 model allowed me to offer less than $20,000, I had to own it.

For long distance cruising, it is exceptional. Solid, and loves the work over all terrains.

For carrying extra luggage, including wheel chairs and walking frames, it's a blessing.

I love the black body/cream leather combination. Not fussed about the grey interiors on other 607's.