2009 Peugeot Expert LWB Panel Van L2 H1 1.6 HDi
Summary:
Did the job
Faults:
Clutch, EGR valve, glow-plugs, turbo, you name it. Typical diesel issues.
The van exterior is in great cosmetic shape, looked after well.
Interior is a bit rough though, but that is to be expected with heavy use and high mileage.
General Comments:
A popular van, but probably not the best in its class. Rough, slow and noisy, feels older than a 2009 vehicle.
Interior has soo much grey plastic it is almost unbelievable. I know it's just a van, but I wish they spent a bit more effort on making better interiors. The seats are OK though and the van has the usual refinements. Heater can take a while to get going though.
Rear was wood-lined from new and still in good shape, plenty of space for stuff in this long wheel base van.
Nothing special to drive. Cruises on the motorway OK, but everything else feels like an effort. Not that economical either, struggles a bit for 40 mpg even unloaded, poor for diesel.
In conclusion not the best van but not bad either, this one is getting on a bit in age and miles, might try a newer low mileage Renault Trafic or Ford Transit next.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 9th May, 2023
17th Jul 2022, 17:43
Actually makes sense that this vehicles interior is dated - the last of the older shape 2016 Experts design date back to 2006, so it will have the dash design from the earlier 2000's.
Have driven the late 2016/17 newer models - much more modern vans, but long term reliability remains to be seen.