Peugeot 605 2.1 SVDT 4d (1992/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid £920 for a one-owner car with FSH. Was warned against buying due to electrics, but checked them out before buying and never regretted it!
Costs
Online 2nd hand parts supplier provided wiper motor for £38 which was 1/5 of new price. Average 35mpg in London and 45 mpg on a run, which is not bad for such a huge car.
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On the road
Driving
No rush, just enjoy the drive.
Performance
It's a diesel! Below 1500 revs you can floor it and wonder when it will move, but motorway cruising is great.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never failed to start. 150,000 miles and only just run in.
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Have many have you seen on the roads?
Comfort
I absolutely love driving this car. Good seats, electrical everything, and I regularly drive it to Holland and can get out of the car after 7hrs and not feel any twinge in my back. That is a first for me!
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Security and Service
Security
Immobilser and Peugeot badge - good combination... who in their right mind would steal a 605?
Service
I haven't used main dealers, so can't comment.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Heated seats do not work / Wiper motor failed. Electrics are the weakness - need to make sure everything works before you buy, because it is a proverbial 'rats nest'.
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