Peugeot 405 Saloon 1.8 GRD Turbo 4d (1991/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Select with care, but there are lots about now and they are cheap as chips.
Costs
Look out for worn driveshafts and smoky engines, but otherwise cheap spares, especially from scrapyards, and at 47mpg the room and performance you get can't be beaten.
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On the road
Driving
Firm, great handling.
Performance
Surprisingly nippy, although the turbo doesn't kick in until high rpm reached, but when it does, it goes very quickly. The Peugeot Citroen turbo-D engine absolutely buried my brothers P-reg Mondeo Turbo Diesel.
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Living with it
Reliability
It was old when I bought it, so I had the usual replacements of driveshafts, cambelt and battery, but otherwise mechanically sound, and a great starter, even in cold weather.
Image
Image is of course a personal thing, but I think the lines of this car, especially with the rear spoiler, are great; still better than some of the more modern rounded edges.
Comfort
Roomy and very comfy to drive and ride in. The French care for their bottoms obviously.
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Security and Service
Security
Too early for immobilisers and alarms. Newer models have them. Locks seem OK though, never had a problem with the central locking.
Service
Go to the Peugeot Express fit places - parts and labour are quite reasonable.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Fantastic, now on 169,000 miles (70,000 of which I have done).
Other
Electric windows now getting dodgy. K-reg or later models have better design of S/R and will prevent costly sunroof repairs.
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