Peugeot 405

When our Skoda decided to give up the ghost, we were already in the market to replace it due to all the problems it had caused us. So, this small disaster wasn't too much of a change in plans. After much looking, it came down to a choice between two second-hand cars and when one owner decided not to accept our offer, we ended up with a 1995 Peugeot 405 GLX. Some boss-man who traveled abroad frequently had apparently owned this little baby. In other words – it had low mileage (or kilometerage, as the case may be) but was a bit neglected. For instance, the passenger seat's electric window was somewhat sticky, and there were some loose things here and there - ...

My review is based entirely on my experiences with my current car (405 1.6 carb model) and a previous 405 (1.9 SRi). Brief history: The 405 was launched back in 1988 as a competitor to the Ford Sierra and Vauxhall Cavalier and in my opinion singlehandedly raised the standard of the family saloon. The mk 1 cars were far better equiped compared to competitors cars, but had a few niggles such as squeaky interior trim (mine suffers this!) and some reliability issues (a lot revolving around the carburettor units). Available engines - 1.6 & 1.9 carb, 1.9i and 1.9 diesel (and turbo diesel). In late 1992 the mk 2 range was launched, in which ...

The day I bought my 405 GRD was the day I discovered there is such a thing as a perfect car. Having owned a huge array of cars over the years I had come to the conclusion that you either had economy,space,reliablility,safety,power,style or comfort, and never all together. Now I know that having held on to this motor for over a year,the only way I will part with it is for another of the same make and model. General specs** 1.9 direct fuel injected diesel engine 5 speed manual gearbox 4 door saloon weight aprox. 1 tonne optional extras (air conditioning,electric windows etc) 55 pmg+ Airbags Body** Made from pressed ...