Peugeot 405 Saloon 1988
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Paid £5000, 72k miles, 4-5 year old.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Spent a few quid on it - clutch cable, head gasket failure, brake pipes.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice to drive, good steering.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not bad. Could do with +50bhp. Get a T16 if you can (LHD).

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never broken down. Overheated once.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Okay to me.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable leather seats but a little flat and don't hold you in position.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No alarm immobiliser fitted.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad dealer service, sometimes very good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Overheating.

    Other

    Had battery drain for 2 years until a replacement ECU was found. No one could find the problem (main dealer or auto elec).

    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