Vince70 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 My father has had two early GTX estate models G and H reg (one was identical to the one that junk man had) with the 2 litre petrol engine and one was an Auto the other manual. He bought the second one about 3 years after selling the first one and as soon as he sold it he realised he had made a big mistake as he couldn't find another car which was so practical well built and reliable so I found him a nice 40000 miler for about £600.At the time he loved a Peugeot as he also had an immaculate 309 Sr (carb model) which was also bloody reliable. I really can't think of another manufacturer that has gone downhill so quick as Peugeot. If I was after one then I would be looking at this one and take a gamble at £250.http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/peugeot/405/116635But it's the norm of having to many cars and not enough space so it's a no go for me. Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I'd love a tidyish 405 TD estate again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Vince70, on 31 Dec 2016 - 11:59 AM, said:I really can't think of another manufacturer that has gone downhill so quick as Peugeot.USA 1980s...But yes, it was as if someone flicked a switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlo Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 I always thought the 2.0 only became available in the facelift models? It did although people often referred to the old 1905cc engines as 2.0 litres. Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I'd love a tidyish 405 TD estate again. Buy a fine comb... Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshome Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I'm sure you're right and I would love a 504 or a 505 - if I could afford one. simply join the upcoming autoshite pilgrimage to Bulgaria: http://www.carmarket.bg/peugeot-504-2.0-1136661 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 L'interieur c'est fucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshome Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 L'interieur c'est fucked.new carpets @ 10€ do wonders. Vince70, Junkman and BorniteIdentity 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 One being broken here with some upmarket chairs. Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262769458872 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 This one? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8GHiY6jmR8 That's the one. I will forever associate "Take My Breath Away" by Berlin with the 405, not that wanky plane film. Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 It's now 20 years since they went out of production, and nearly 10 years since I sold my last one. I briefly tried a 406 but the 1.9TD, so perky in a 405, was overburdened by the extra weight. I reckon a V6 would work quite well though. For what it's worth, two of my four 405s needed welding on the front legs below the struts, but the upper bodywork was always pristine. Shame the headlinings on the estates did a Volvo 740, and I fought a losing battle against broken internal door lock knobs. Otherwise, an extremely enjoyable four years and 80,000 miles. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
406V6 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I briefly tried a 406 but the 1.9TD, so perky in a 405, was overburdened by the extra weight. I reckon a V6 would work quite well though.It does. Totally transforms the driving experience (I drove a few 405 1.6 manuals when they were new). Also no rusting on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sco14 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 For sale on Peugeot Enthusiasts Group https://www.facebook.com/Slaterspeed/photos/pcb.1613536768951987/1613527635619567/?type=3 Problem with engine mount. MOT history looks okay. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 It's now 20 years since they went out of production... That's not entirely true. In fact, they are still being built: https://www.ikco.ir/en/Product.aspx?ID=43&Section=1&Series=Peugeot+405 405s were/are built in: Argentina by (Sevel) (1992–2000)Chile, by Franco ChilenaEgypt, by Iran Khodro (2006–present)France (1987-97)Indonesia, by Gaya (1989–1997)Iran, by Iran Khodro (1992–present)Malaysia, by OASBPoland, by FSC (1993–1995)Taiwan, by Yu-Tien (1989–1995)United Kingdom (1987–1997)Zimbabwe, by Quest (1987–2002) Not counting the ones built outside France and England, 3,461,800 were made until 1997, which puts it in position 50 of the World's best selling cars of all times list.If figures would exist for the entire production, it would inevitably rise higher on the list, maybe even surpassing pshome's baby, the 504, which is in spot 49. Oh, and the English built ones are a bit better put together than the French ones. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I think all UK market 405 estates are French built, as are the posher saloons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 My white 405 GTX estate was built in Royton according to the build plate in the engine compartment.It was definitely better built than all the others I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Interesting. I'm sure both of my 405 estates had VINs beginning with 'VF', 1996 GTX TD and 1997 Style TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 My current estate also clearly says Made in France on the build plate.Build quality is noticeably lower than my white one was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Fetch the MIG! Rear chassis member a bit frayed... Front chassis seems to have been welded properly a while ago... Some plates are starting to show their age.. The roof makes a good screwdriver holder The strut tops are good though. Well they are now anyway There are plenty more holes too. This was a well looked after example but it is a 23 year old car. They have lasted better than most but I suppose it was to be expected eventually Sorry to ruin your day Junkman but these rot. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow but someday..... Peel back any loose underseal and get the wax out before it is too late!! Supernaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Mine.Does.Not.Have.Underseal. And the only one I had that needed a bit of welding did have underseal. Conclusion: Underseal makes them rot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
explosive-cabbage Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 205s do rot, but nobody knows about it because it is under all that funny elasticy French underseal like they put on the 405s. Oh, wait a minute.... wrong thread! 😉 explosive-cabbage, Junkman and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 The roof makes a good screwdriver holder P1070939.JPG Autoshite modern art contest entrant? Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 The real question is how to replace a 405 with a 504 without having to suffer want in all other aspects of life for years to come. Supernaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 In the same way driver aids can't overcome physics, 05 and 06 Peugeots can't overcome chemistry. They last pretty well, though - apart from the 305s, obvs. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshome Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 The real question is how to replace a 405 with a 504 without having to suffer want in all other aspects of life for years to come. hacksaw, glue, done The Moog, Lacquer Peel and Junkman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arragonis Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Don't forget the Peugeot Roa Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bag'O'Spanners Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 RWD Iranian Pug 405 (ish) Can see the leaf springs at the back of that Roa..... Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshome Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 is there even such a thing like a 405 or does it only exist in junkman's mind? 406 followed 504, proof: Lacquer Peel, loserone, Junkman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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