Peugeot 405 Estate 1988
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Costs less to own than any previous motor.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Use non-franchise. Brilliant economy.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Corners well - surprises some sporty stuff.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Good on motorway. Forget the acceleration.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    1 exhaust and 1 wishbone rubber in 177.000 miles.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Used in the real world; kids, dogs, junk.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Roomy, but poor seats - fit a Recaro.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Erractic immobiliser/alarm. Who'd nick this?

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Only used for wishbone rubber.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Trick is FLUSH all cooling system every year.

    Other

    Trim fit poor, but wears well.

    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