1995 Peugeot 605 TDI review from UK and Ireland
"A cheap to run road hugging giant"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The speedometer works intermittently for 5-6 miles in the mornings.
Rear suspension squeak from right rear shock.
Drivers seat pushes forward 1 notch when braking. This can be annoying.
Whines in reverse, maybe this is the nature of the beast, or there is a problem I don't know about yet!
I can't find how to operate the front spots / fog lights?
Factory alarm does not seem to work, although the deadlocking works fine.
General comments?
Quite economical for a big car.
Smooth acceleration can be deceiving, although I think it is underpowered for the size.
Very comfortable and spacious.
Lots of torque around 3,000rpm and surpisingly agile on windy country roads.
Large spacious boot / trunk.
Excellent leg room for rear seat passengers, this is lacking in a lot of modern cars large or small.
This car inspires confidence.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0LTR turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 154000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 156000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen BX |
| Date of Entry | 8th October, 2003 |



