1995 Peugeot 605 SVE review from UK and Ireland

Power steering pump failed.

Climate Control does not work in auto mode, but this may be due to a faulty interior temperature sensor.

Heater blower fan has since failed.

Idle Valve failed resulting in severe flat spot at low speeds and has just been replaced.

Loud buzzing noise from glove box area, which I suspect is a faulty relay. The noise sometimes decreases with the headlights on, but they also dim in unison with the noise.

Speedometer sometimes stops, but comes on again if you accelerate.

Only one cooling fan was working when I bought the car, which has since been replaced.

It doesn't ride as well as I expected and I suspect the bushes are in need of replacement; I don't even want to think about the cost of replacement electronic dampers.

I can't complain for £1,300 as the car drives very well when it's not going wrong and is also in immaculate condition with unmarked interior/exterior, full service history and a brand new set of Pirelli tyres!

I bought the 605 as a cheap runaround, but I'm finding the very poor reliability and high parts prices a distinct problem.

So pleased I didn't go for that Citroen XM and wishing I had bought an Omega instead!!