Peugeot 405 Estate 1988
  • Economy

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The parts I've needed have been reasonable.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A good enough drive for what it is.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Non-turbo diesel - painfully slow acceleration.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Required a gearbox at 98K miles - they self destruct. A common fault apparently.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Old fashioned now.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very hard ride when unladen. Best when laden but then even slower acceleration.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not top of the car thieves' list I suppose!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Heater matrix changed at 95k miles (leaking).

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes