1989 Peugeot 405 1.9 unleaded from Australia and New Zealand
Faults:
The previous owners did not look after the car. I had basically everything go wrong with the car. After a couple of months of maintaining it goes great. Some of the things that were faulty are:
Engine mounts.
Alternator.
Starter motor.
Water pump.
Torque converter (auto transmission).
Tx valve (air conditioning).
General Comments:
Once the car was fixed up it is very reliable. Starts every time and goes well for an auto. It could still go a bit faster but the next thing that will get done is a engine rebuild.
I recently bought a 2000 model Corolla, as I drive approx 3000km/week. I gave the 405 to my wife to drive, but we will be doing a swap. The 405 is the most comfortable car I have driven.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 25th May, 2001
9th Apr 2001, 15:38
We got a 1.8 GL (94 L reg) and we loved it... till we saw the dip-stick keeps popping out, CAT collapsed, gearbox annihilated itself, break in water-pipe, split in the brake hose, new pads needed after only 1500 miles... let's face it... it's a modern-day Cortina... give me back my Astra!