1995 Peugeot 405 GLX 1.9 turbo diesel from UK and Ireland

Summary:

A cheap and reliable workhorse

Faults:

Nothing major.

Creaky front suspension strut, more annoying than a problem.

General Comments:

Diesel Estate version has tons of room, will haul just about anything anywhere with no complaints.

Excellent handling, feels like a much smaller car.

Very economical and cheap to own.

No engine problems at all.

Design is a bit dated now, trim quality only so-so.

Slightly underpowered and noisy at speed.

Very heavy clutch, gears can be hard to select.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 1st December, 2003

1995 Peugeot 405 GLX TD 1.9 DT from UK and Ireland

Summary:

A fast economical bargain that runs forever

Faults:

I'm a car trader and have had quite a few 405TD's.

It is one of the best diesels around for the money.Fast, economical and very very tough.

This one I have has 186,000 miles and has no gearbox noise, no smoke on running and performs very well.

MOT only needed a brake pipe.

General Comments:

These cars are indestructable. Okay, so you get a few fluid leaks and trim is apt to getting a wee bit rattly, but so what!

You are getting a car that can do 400,000 miles, is economical and reliable.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th September, 2003

8th Jan 2026, 23:33

Agree with your notes.

I also had a 405 diesel, but without a turbo, and honestly, if it wasn't the best car I ever owned, it was certainly close.

Besides being a diesel, it handled well, and the engine was indestructible.

I don't know if the 405 was as tough as its predecessors, the 504 and 505, but at least the one I had was a true workhorse.

1995 Peugeot 405 GL 1.6 from Egypt

Summary:

A very reliable bargain

Faults:

Replace axle shafts at 80000 km (normal).

Radio cassette lights went out 2 years ago.

General Comments:

The car is not a performance car.

It's a car for someone who wants a reliable car.

Needs to be maintained every 10000km and forget about it in the intervals.

Never says no to you.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 24th October, 2002

14th Jan 2005, 05:55

I agree that the 405GL is a reliable car. In fact I regularly drive COMFORTABLY over bad roads that would challenge 4x4s and even the legendary 504.

My only concern is that my mechanic has so far not managed to solve my morning starting problems. Also I have only managed to rev this car up to 160kph as I felt uncomfortable going faster.

19th Nov 2007, 15:07

Bought my 405GLX since 2002. Extremely reliable. spare parts are quite reasonable. I suffered going to the agent on Port Said street. The service there was lousy and expensive. My main problem is the A/C switch which needs replacement at least once a year. It costs around 1000LE. Also the "debriage" is very tough since I bought it. Despite this, I will never trade it for another. It tough, strong, economic and has a masculine look. I love my 405 which I call "Rasha"!

1995 Peugeot 405 GLX 1.6i from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Good family car with loads of space

Faults:

Radiator has leak, but have not replaced since the leak is very small and started a year ago now.

Rear back axle was replaced at 80000 miles.

Air conditioning not worked for nearly 18 months, but will soon. Been told it`ll cost me about 80ukp to re-gas.

Computer was behaving in a strange way, alarm going off, not starting and infra red key not unlocking or locking. Fixed when I found out water was getting into the computer.

General Comments:

The is not that slow for a 1.6 OK could be better, but then I get low insurance with this car.

Comfortable to drive on long journeys with loads of room in the front and back.

Large boot space for a saloon.

I get between 35 and 40 mpg which isen`t bad for the way I drive.

You have to change oil every 8 or 9000 miles to make the engine last and to keep the mpg up.

Don`t get if you want to race off the lights.

Do get if you want a cheap insurance large car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd August, 2002