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 - ...  Read the complete review

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 ...  Read the complete review

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 ...  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