1988 Peugeot 405 GL review from Netherlands
"A good car for a few bucks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Whole exhaust-pipe had to be replaced last month.
Boot leaks water on the left side, don't know where it comes from, but I need to fix this ASAP because I want to use the boot badly.
Car starts bad, checked the carb, nothing wrong with it. I know old Peugeot 405's (and other models) have got starting problems. After a couple of minutes it runs perfect without any problems!
Had to buy new headlight units ($50 a piece.. new)
Heater-fan died of shortage or something. Had to replace that one too.
General comments?
This car is quite quick compared to my Ford Escort 1.4 :)
It's a nice car, the steering is a bit heavy but the car steers great!
If I want to buy another Peugeot it must be a newer model like the 306 Sedan or the 406 Coupe. No more old crap, I hate the starting problem.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 184000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 192500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 31st March, 2001 |