Peugeot 405 Saloon 1988
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Loads of extras.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good mpg if you drive sensibly.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Precise responsive steering and good handling.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Lacks that little extra when overtaking. Good brakes.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never failed to get me where I'm going.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Hey - a 17 year old in this luxury bus :)

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Best seats I've seen. Roomy modern cabin.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Alarm and immobiliser incredibly easy to bypass.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Barely better than trained chimps at times.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Big end bearing starting to wear and knock.

    Other

    Both driveshafts needed replacing. Wears through brake pads.

    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