Peugeot 405 Estate 1988
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great estate, takes everything you chuck at it.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Consistent 31mpg. I reckon about 25p per mile with servicing and depreciation.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent drivers car. Well balanced.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Responsive auto with rapid kick-down. 97k on the clock and it still drives like new.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good. No worse than many - better than a lot.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    A bit dated now.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superb seats. A really comfortable drive. I can do 200 miles non-stop with ease.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Immobiliser and alarm. Not the sort of car thieves want.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Main dealer service ok if a little expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Stepper motor that controls starting failed at 50k.

    Other

    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