Peugeot 405 Saloon 1.6 GL 4d (1994/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
It's as good as the 406 but is much cheaper. Unjustly underrated these days.
Costs
Insurance lower than many equivalent rivals, I've found. Parts cheap from breakers yards. Town driving with 100kg in the boot still gets you about 350-375 miles.
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On the road
Driving
Power steering is light and precise. Clutch and gearbox very forgiving – you can change into most gears around the biting point. Good acceleration for 1.6 saloon in all gears. Very forgiving if pushed. Grips well.
Performance
Not astonishing but inspires confidence. Can get to <1000rpm before car even hints at stalling in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears. Stereo good, although a tape unit.
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Living with it
Reliability
Not had it that long but no problems so far (tempting fate?!) As good as a Mondeo or Vauxhall, I reckon.
Image
Dated now but still maintains a slightly aggressive front and back (if you like that sort of thing). The 405 T16 on Pikes Peak in the mid 1980s has to give it some image!
Comfort
Interior heater warms up from cold engine faster than you would think. Seats not too supportive, especially cornering. Also, I'm 6' 2" and my head touches the ceiling! Interior drab, despite facelift around 1993. No pockets on back of front seats annoying
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser, alarm and remote central locking - a bonus on a car of this age and relatively low spec in the range.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Needs a wheel balance - don't hit kerbs at 30mph!
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