407 coupe 3.0 hdi - anybody have one ?

[craigjm]

406highlander said:

For those considering the 407 with the V6 HDi - be wary as there were two V6 diesels. The far more common is the 2.7 HDi, and the rarer is the 3.0 HDi. The 3.0 is by all accounts a much better engine - faster, smoother, and far better on fuel consumption than the 2.7. It's just a shame that the engine was introduced so late into the lifecycle of the car.

It is not that different and it's the same engine updated not a new engine. It was introduced in late 2008/09 in the Jaguar XF in two states of tune and then put in the Peugeot Citroen family of cars in a lower state of tune than in either or the Jaguar installations

[cologne2792]

406highlander said:

For those considering the 407 with the V6 HDi - be wary as there were two V6 diesels. The far more common is the 2.7 HDi, and the rarer is the 3.0 HDi. The 3.0 is by all accounts a much better engine - faster, smoother, and far better on fuel consumption than the 2.7. It's just a shame that the engine was introduced so late into the lifecycle of the car.

If you need a diesel and want a Peugeot Coupe then I would recommend the 2.2 HDi 406 Coupe as it's a far prettier car (smaller but better-proportioned) and is still pretty quick. 136 HP with 315 NM torque from the factory, and very easily tuneable up to 180 HP (without much hardware modification and without compromising on lifespan). For more serious modders (those who feel comfortable fitting bigger injectors / bigger turbo), there are maps that will take it up to 210 HP and beyond, with only your wallet as the limiting factor.

I'm a petrol guy myself, never owned a diesel, so only going by what other owners have said.

That was actually the point of the post

[craigjm]

406highlander said:

For those considering the 407 with the V6 HDi - be wary as there were two V6 diesels. The far more common is the 2.7 HDi, and the rarer is the 3.0 HDi. The 3.0 is by all accounts a much better engine - faster, smoother, and far better on fuel consumption than the 2.7. It's just a shame that the engine was introduced so late into the lifecycle of the car.

It is not that different and it's the same engine updated not a new engine. It was introduced in late 2008/09 in the Jaguar XF in two states of tune and then put in the Peugeot Citroen family of cars in a lower state of tune than in either or the Jaguar installations

[Rixy360]

The 3.0 hdi V6 407 is a great car, and very rare only 43 left out of around 51 that came to the uk. I have 3 of them and remapped one to 310 bhp with 550 lb/ft torque. Performance is awesome and that comes from someone who owns and has owned some serious cars (check my garage). Not as pretty as my 406 coupe but equipment levels nearly on par with my old Bentley gt and it’s been bullet proof. I have had 165 mph gps verified and over 55 mpg on a run. Value for money it’s bang on and makes a different and alternative daily driver to the sea of other cars on the road. It also surprises much more expensive and premium cars on performance too, what’s not to like.

[Sensibleboy]

Didn't Autocar enter a 407 in their Annual best handling car thing? I seem to remember it bring pretty good. So surely the coupe would be too?

[SteveR1979]

Threads been dead and buried for 5 years.

Why wake it up from its slumber?

[cologne2792]

Rixy360 said:

The 3.0 hdi V6 407 is a great car, and very rare only 43 left out of around 51 that came to the uk. I have 3 of them and remapped one to 310 bhp with 550 lb/ft torque. Performance is awesome and that comes from someone who owns and has owned some serious cars (check my garage). Not as pretty as my 406 coupe but equipment levels nearly on par with my old Bentley gt and it’s been bullet proof. I have had 165 mph gps verified and over 55 mpg on a run. Value for money it’s bang on and makes a different and alternative daily driver to the sea of other cars on the road. It also surprises much more expensive and premium cars on performance too, what’s not to like.

That's why we don't see them about - you've got them all

I thought the Aisin auto box of the 407 coupe was only rated at around 331 lb/ft?

Did you uprate yours mechanically or map it very cleverly?

[Driver101]

I've never driven one, but I've always liked them.

Not the bargain they were a couple of years ago. There was 3.0 V6 cars for £1500.

[Garryw10]

I've had mine a few years now.
Absolutely love it.
Often getting asked about it when I'm out and about.
Top speed is 150mph apparently 🤷‍♂️😎

[0ddball]

stting Peugeot!

[Bobupndown]

rayyan171 said:

Never had a peugeot, never fancied one either, yet it does seem like a good proper wafter. Looks like something that would drive very softly and the V6 diesel is a good power plant too that's also used in the range rover/discovery/jaguar xf/xj. Wouldn't be a bad choice.

Do Peugeot versions suffer the same crankshaft issues that plague the 3.0 versions in Land rovers?

[Xenoous]

Garryw10 said:

I've had mine a few years now.
Absolutely love it.
Often getting asked about it when I'm out and about.
Top speed is 150mph apparently ???????

Judging by how late you responded to this thread, I assume it takes about 5 or so years to get to its top speed.

[craigjm]

Bobupndown said:

rayyan171 said:

Never had a peugeot, never fancied one either, yet it does seem like a good proper wafter. Looks like something that would drive very softly and the V6 diesel is a good power plant too that's also used in the range rover/discovery/jaguar xf/xj. Wouldn't be a bad choice.

Do Peugeot versions suffer the same crankshaft issues that plague the 3.0 versions in Land rovers?

Depends how you define plague. take what you read on the internet as people seeking solutions not the fact that every one of them is made of cheese. The failure rate will be much lower than you are led to believe by what you read.