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 - ...  Read the complete review

I paid £300 from a friend for this my first car. Brought in 2004 and I only replaced it when it failed 18 months later. The 405 GLX is a good powerful mid-sized car which is comfortable and hard wearing. The car I drove the 1.6 GLX model, and I would suggest choosing a fuel-injected model as it packs that extra punch. The saloon models have masses of space in both the back seat and especially in the boot, more than enough for a family holiday and too much for a weks shopping. The GLX is the top of the range with lots of little extras; electric front-seat windows, driver air bag, dual breaking system, power steering, factory air ...  Read the complete review

I have owned my peugeot 405 GL for 18 months now, and it has proved to be the best value second hand car that I have owned. I paid £500 for the 'E' registered car, with 6 months tax and a full M.O.T, which is round about the going rate,although a mint example is well worth paying a little more for. One of the worst things about driving a cheap car is that everyone can tell it is cheap,usually by the rust (if it is a second hand Ford), or the billows of smoke (if you went for a Vauxhall, but the beauty of the 405 is that you wouldn't imagine £500 could buy you a totally rust free,economical, mechanically sound family car. They are an absolute steal second ...  Read the complete review

As a taxi driver, I have driven two 405 saloons and one estate version, over a period of nearly three years. They are popular in the trade - especially the diesel version, which can do anything up to 60mpg even doing cabbing round the city. Parts are readily available & cheap enough, but tend not to last as long as one would hope (e.g. drive shafts seem to manage only about 70,000 miles). Handling can be really good, except for the characteristic Peugeot suspension's rolling effect when going round bends or corners - you really have to concentrate on using the accelerator pedal at exactly the right moment to try & reduce this effect on winding roads. ...  Read the complete review

I owned a Peugeoy 405 GLD, and I can honestly say that it was one of the best all round family saloons that I've owned. It was a vary well built sturdy car which made you feel safe on the road, it also had many features that similar cars on the road did not, like remote central locking, electric windows etc. Mine was the deisel model,which gave excellent fuel consumption and was actually surprisingly fast on the open road.The boot space was large and wide,just right for packing in the suitcases for the annual nightmare of holidays with the kids and her indoors. Servicing was a doddle to do your self, or really quite reasonable for your local dealer to do. ...  Read the complete review