Faults:

An unexplained cut to a flexible power steering hose, replaced by the main dealer at reasonable cost.

Power steering pump valve failed needed a new pump, expensive main dealer repair.

Part exchanged the car for a Mercedes S class when I could not get the solid centre alloy wheels balanced; they would not fit onto any local tyre dealer's machinery.

General Comments:

My car was the last face lift model in Vulcan pearlescent red paint, a wonderful colour when clean and black leather interior.

Loved the shark nose profile.

A very comfortable car with lots of rear leg room, a good long distance cruiser; took it to France twice and all over the UK. Never broke down on a trip, it was a little thirsty being a large car with an automatic gearbox but only a 2.0 litre engine.

I would have kept it for much longer had I been able to balance the original alloy wheels.

I still have a soft spot for the 605.

Faults:

Ventilation broke down once - very bad when its raining.

I just replaced the alternator for the second time, but the last one wasn't an original peugeot part.

The windscreen wipers don't go to their normal "off position" some times. They get stuck about 10cm above. that's not that bad, but it really annoys me. Which causes me some times to not use them even if its raining just that they're right right in place. But that's more like a driver problem :-)

General Comments:

Well, I drive a car since 3 years now. it cost me about 3500 US$ plus ca. 1500 US$ in repair which includes a new exhaust pipe (+ minor service costs). For that money I got:

- A very comfortable car with a great look (imho)

- More than enough space for the passengers. I put my seat as far back as it goes and there can still sit a person behind me.

- A car that's really nice to drive.

Whats not so good:

- You can't turn down the back seats to increase the trunk. --> don't go to ikea with that car ;-)

- The engine is not that powerful. But still fine enough to compete with other manufacturer's cars of that class with 2 liter engines

- The wiper thing

- The automatic transmission tends to shift to often. It shifts to the 3rd gear at 55km/h on a straigt road. So I always have to go over the allowed 50km/h in town. Not that bad since it won't shift down if I go slower again.

Sure the better decision then buy a brand new polo for much more money with the same or less features.

Faults:

The speedometer works intermittently for 5-6 miles in the mornings.

Rear suspension squeak from right rear shock.

Drivers seat pushes forward 1 notch when braking. This can be annoying.

Whines in reverse, maybe this is the nature of the beast, or there is a problem I don't know about yet!

I can't find how to operate the front spots / fog lights?

Factory alarm does not seem to work, although the deadlocking works fine.

General Comments:

Quite economical for a big car.

Smooth acceleration can be deceiving, although I think it is underpowered for the size.

Very comfortable and spacious.

Lots of torque around 3,000rpm and surpisingly agile on windy country roads.

Large spacious boot / trunk.

Excellent leg room for rear seat passengers, this is lacking in a lot of modern cars large or small.

This car inspires confidence.