1994 Peugeot 405 gtx review from UK and Ireland
"I wpuld prefer a 2.0.liter petrol as there are no economy gains"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioning has to be bypassed to work
passenger electric window sticks
dampness in boot
clutch juddering in lower gears
heavy smoke on start up
passenger heated door mirror not working
rumbling suspension
flickering speedo
squeak from driver door area
remote alarm not working
stereo volume controls on steering not working
outside temp gauge faulty readings
ABS light appears intermittently
battery lead loosening from terminal (fixed)
driver door cracking noise (fixed)
General comments?
Old school diesel-very smoky rattly on start up
overgeared- 3rd is too high for town
1st and 2nd gear sluggish.
Serious pull in 3rd gear
80mph tops for cruising
1 liter cars feel more perkier bottom end
smooth and refined under acceleration
good handling with balanced understeer, but some softness
comfortable ride spoiled by typically rumbly suspension
lovely velour seats and great looking interior- beautifully designed, superb dashboard, great place to sit in
no split seats annoying
gear change poor
excellent stereo
superb practical little touches - courtesy lights, auto boot opening
decent space and boot
very disappointing fuel economy
service parts cheap
power steering poor - too heavy
surprisingly superb build qulity- interior has no tears scuffs or scrathes
or any blemishes -remember 145000miles and over10 years old
superb styling in gtx trim
when car washed looks absolutely brand spanking new fresh from showroom metallic silver paint gleams and beams even when dirty, very minor scratches, minor rust -but hidden- exceptional cosidering age and mileage
doors shut with a heavy solid reassuring thud
only really lacking airbags as ABS is standard.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 143000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen AX |
| Date of Entry | 23rd December, 2004 |