Peugeot 405 Saloon 1988
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not a bad spec for the price.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive parts. Many not available anywhere but the main dealer.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Handling not the most reassuring.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Happiest on motorway. Will cruise all day.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Few niggly problems, mainly with the fuel system, but only let us down once in 4.5 years (touch wood!)

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    A family car that is showing its age. Most others seem to look scruffy.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good on long journeys. I'm 6'3" and head just touches rooflining!!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Immobiliser and alarm - so far thankfully not put to the test.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very polite, courteous and expensive!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Several expensive fuel system problems and an oil leak.

    Other

    Many niggling electrical problems (e.g. rev counter intermittent, fuel gauge fluctuates, etc etc).

    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