Peugeot 405 Saloon 1988
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very cheap to buy and comes with buckets of extras to play with.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Original parts a bit costly, but lots available at breakers. Only £45 to fill tank!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very, very comfortable - only problem is driver's seat is too high and has no height adjustment!

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It is much faster than it looks, which is nice coz it wipes the smile off most boy racers' faces!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Used to start without having to pump throttle. Takes a little encouragement now, though.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's not a Lotus, but it's fast, furious and fantastic!

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    STi is more executive than SRi, with excellent interior with comfy seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Factory fitted alarm and immobiliser are ok, but alarm and remote locking can be temperamental!

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    High prices and even higher labour costs! Go to breakers and you can take some change home too!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Very reliable, but tight space to work in.

    Other

    Has a water leak in boot which can't be found!

    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