Peugeot 405 Saloon 1988
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Sell second hand for more then a lot of cars of the same age, but the Peugeot TDs are sought-after models.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fuel economy good, servicing average cost, tax in highest bracket.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, smooth drive with good handling.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good for a diesel. Best on the motorway for high speed cruising.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    TD engines will last the duration as long as serviced properly, mine has done over 200,000 miles and is still going strong. No other reliability problems as yet.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Outdated, but still an excellent car.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comftable and spacious leather interior.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Locking wheel nuts, immobiliser, central locking and alarm.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems. Very good, reliable engines (if serviced every 6,000 miles).

    Other

    Air conditioning doesn't work (common fault of this model). Heated seats don't work, fault with indicators switch (common across the Peugeot range of this year).

    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