Peugeot 405 Saloon 1.9 GTXD Turbo 4d (SR) (1995/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good overall value, don't pay over a £1000 for any Peugeot 405 now though.
Costs
Really good costs, just only buy parts from Peugeot if you can't get them elsewhere. Suspension bushing is best bought from Peugeot though.
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On the road
Driving
Good steering feel and composure, easy to drive in all conditions.
Performance
Fast and economical once it's going. Tuning potential in the later TDi models is amazing, easily on par with TDi 130 Golfs etc.
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Living with it
Reliability
Pretty good. Keep on top of servicing and I hear they go for 250,000 miles alright. Radiators and heat exchangers can be a pain to sort, cambelt changes essential. Don't use main dealer muppets, DIY!
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Still quite good considering some of the very latest Peugeots. Lowering is a good idea, and the 306 GTi 6 alloys work well with the car too! Half leather is a must also.
Comfort
Not the best. Too high and squished up to the wheel. Need short legs and long body to be really comfortable. Half leather or sports seats a better option all round!
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Security and Service
Security
Never been stolen yet, and they are pretty tough to get going (diesel cut off switch), but the locks on 405s are ok at best. Sometimes the central locking clicks, but not all the locks engage.
Service
Pay peanuts, you get monkeys!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Strong and robust when looked after, can go down hill fast if abused.
Other
Door locks are the biggest single frustration.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No