Peugeot 405 Saloon 1988
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought from Car Auctions for £400.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cost me very little other than a cam belt change £80. Didn't put it on right hence pump timing is out and lots of BLACK smoke on acceleration!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice motor to drive when running Properly!

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Erm.... It's a diesel, but does 90. Fast enough!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    In the past week it's been a right pain. Glow plug relay on the blink and ignition on the blink. Power steering belts slipping. A pain you might say!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mmmmm. Not bad.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very nice.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Lets hope I never find out. Ignition barrel looks secure!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never use them, Too expensive! I'll do me own work.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Ok but for a few little niggles.

    Other

    The dreaded overheating engine.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes