1988 Peugeot 405 Mi16 review from North America
"A beautiful car, comfortable seats, wonderful engine and drivetrain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
I bought this, a fourteen year old car with 79,000 mile, from a college lad on eBay. I had to install four new tires (Michelin GT Pilot). I have subsequently, as a matter of sensible maintenance, installed a new cat-back exhaust system, timing belt, water pump, new rear break calipers, and spark plugs.
The car loves to be revved to 7,000 and needs to be driven at the higher revs, lower gears, to enjoy the engine's potential.
This model is a perfect example of the type of car which Peugeot should have imported here; the stodgy 405S with the ZF won't win over buyers.
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  | All the benefits of a family saloon with sports car destroying performance |
 | Running costs not existent |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 79000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 405 |
| Date of Entry | 4th July, 2004 |