1992 Peugeot 405 GTDT review from UK and Ireland
"Never again!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Constantly lost water (blown gasket?).
Throttle cable needed replacing (35 uk pounds DIY).
Rear axle needed major overhaul (warranty).
Heater motor packed in (loose connection).
Air con never worked despite spending over 300 uk pounds at dealers.
General comments?
The above does not include about 150 uk pounds spent on replacing cam belt (service item at dealers) - so I figure I spent more on this car in maintenance than ALL my other cars put together to date (no joke). It was a financial black hole!
The interior was small for its size. The ride on was very harsh - unbearable on rough roads. The performance was very good when the turbo kicked in (kicked is the word!).
DIY was a nightmare - even an oil change was hard work.
I only kept the car 6 months, it HAD to go!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 97000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 104000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Granada 2.0i Ghia |
| Date of Entry | 9th July, 2000 |