PEUGEOT 407 test drive since 2004 sedan

A short course

We had a big trouble - the registration number disappeared from the test car. Front. Now, as you know, this is paid particularly close attention. There would be a private car, the case would cost one or two days. With a legal entity, the picture is more complicated ... In general, a nightmare, like any bureaucracy based on the presumption of a citizen's guilt. Therefore, today we will talk about those parts of Peugeot 407, which can be evaluated in the parking lot.
I have no idea how, when and where it happened. Either he hooked for something-but he did not hear neither a rattle nor a roar. The bumper is whole. But there is no room. It was necessary to screw with screws ... although if the neighbors joked, then the screws would not save. But if the youth has fun at night at night, then there is an accessibility factor ... Yes, now it doesn’t matter. I’m starting a new person. Secrets.
 
We envy foreigners again. Just do not know which one. Either the British who have a number for a car for her whole life, or to the Germans, who can simply order a new one when loss or damage to the number. We have-no. Damaged-and-read-I am completed-the old (or remaining) we hand over and get a new set. In fact, a slightly simplified and combined procedure for lifting and registration. In the case of the organization, it requires the participation of an accountant and director.
While Peugeo Auto Rus communicates with numerous papers and bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, we had to have fun in a standing car: we do not like to drive, knowing exactly that there is a reason to stop us. As we have already mentioned, our 407th is staffed to the maximum. But not really: we have an audio system without a color display. But acoustics - from JBL. That is, about the same source that Harman Kardon, Infinity Becker and Mark Levinson - all these respected brands and several less famous belong to Harman International. Ten speakers, subwoofer in the trunk, 240 watts. It sounds convincing even for those who are further memorizing the equalizer and bivariing in the audiophilism.
 
For quick access, there is a typically French block under the wheel. It is best to master it to the touch - looking with eyes, it is very difficult to guess how the volume is adjusted. And if you just grab it for it, then the fingers just fall on the volume keys from the back. The wheel that stations in the receiver or tracks on the disk are available are available on both sides. Plus the keys to the edge for the enforcement of sources. The thing is so comfortable that you just forget about the main panel.
You have to remember, because it serves not only the audio system, but also other functions. For example, the settings of the machine - from the automatic turning on the light to turning on and off ESP. Although there is a separate button for this. As usual, in the process of addiction you have to suffer: it is not immediately clear how the menu is turned over and changes are fixed. Changes in our memory are fixed from the second or third, no more problems than addiction to the new brand of the phone. A small display is quite informative, and the information displayed can be selected: audio, climate control and something else. Or remove completely so as not to distract. A trifle, but nice.

Text Valery Chusov, photo Dmitry Lebedev

Peugeot 407 SV Executive
 
Gasoline engine V6
Working volume (cubic cub) 2946
Power (L.S. at rpm) 214 at 6000
Front drive
Gearbox 6-speed automatic
Maximum speed (km/h) 235
Acceleration to 100 km/h (c) 8.4
Expenses (August 1-15, mileage 420 km)
Moika 200
Gasoline is 2500 rubles
 

Source: "Autopilot"