1989 Peugeot 405 S review from North America
"A fairly reliable, fun-to-drive car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After three months of owning this brand new car, the engine was rebuilt (under warranty).
I have had the transmission worked on numerous times.
Both axles were replaced.
The backlit instrument panel shorted out.
Interior door panels disconnected from the door, making it impossible to lock.
The alternator failed, and for a while I had a problem with the rear left blinker shorting out, which I usually fixed myself - not a great idea.
General comments?
I actually love the car; it handles very well for an 11-year-old automobile. Although I have an automatic transmission, I can leave new sports cars in my dust. The handling is top-notch, especially since I had the axles replaced. The car grips the road like no other I have ever driven. I would say that the 405 has been the most expensive vehicle I've ever maintained; I wish it were a bit more reliable, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 injection Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 505 |
| Date of Entry | 16th July, 2000 |