Peugeot 405 Saloon 1.9 Mi 16 4d (1991/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid £5000, 72k miles, 4-5 year old.
Costs
Spent a few quid on it - clutch cable, head gasket failure, brake pipes.
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On the road
Driving
Nice to drive, good steering.
Performance
Not bad. Could do with +50bhp. Get a T16 if you can (LHD).
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Living with it
Reliability
Never broken down. Overheated once.
Image
Okay to me.
Comfort
Very comfortable leather seats but a little flat and don't hold you in position.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm immobiliser fitted.
Service
Not bad dealer service, sometimes very good.
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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