A time warp Peugeot 405 a modern classic?
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This came up today on eBay looks exceptionally clean
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/197023376918?mkcid=16&a...
Would make a good cheap run around simple to maintain and nice to drive
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/197023376918?mkcid=16&a...
Would make a good cheap run around simple to maintain and nice to drive
Sebring440 said:
That is in no way, shape or form, a "classic car".
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Its 32 years old just because you don't want one doesn't mean its not a classic. As we all know because we've been arguing about it since time began, anything someone likes can be a classic even a Cortina [/end thread]
My definition of a classic is something which hasn't been in production for a while, but that someone has taken time to look after it. Which would make this a classic in my opinion. Not that my opinion matters
The insurance would would allow insurance on that as a "classic"
Its not far off having classic car tax exemption (40 years rolling, so 1985) Same for MOT exemption.
So, yes, or nearly yes.
The insurance would would allow insurance on that as a "classic"
Its not far off having classic car tax exemption (40 years rolling, so 1985) Same for MOT exemption.
So, yes, or nearly yes.
That does look nice. Allow some time and budget to go over it and make sure anything that's suffered from being left dormant is addressed, but I think that would make an excellent usable classic.
I'd want to see it in person before committing, though. Photos of a wet car can mask a lot of sins in terms of condition.
I'd want to see it in person before committing, though. Photos of a wet car can mask a lot of sins in terms of condition.
Skyedriver said:
Were a bit of a change in direction for the company and were a pleasant drive in their day. Wife had one when we met, a diesel estate that replaced the earlier diesel estate that was nicked. They were popular taxi cars in their day.
Wonder what they're like to drive now?
The 405s I still see now are diesel versions. I expect they’re much the same to drive now as they were new. Morbidly slow if you’re used to a Tesla but in reality will keep up with traffic and do a decent job of trundling round if you just want a cheap car to run Wonder what they're like to drive now?
trevalvole said:
Lefty said:
405’s are great. Much nicer thing to drive than equivalent Cavalier or Sierra (the Mondeo moved things along though).
Agreed, they are - I don't think I've ever driven faster cross-country than in an company pool car diesel estate 405.
They were nice to drive, for those who liked that kind of drive.
But as mainstream saloons from that era go, a 1993 405 GL is just extremely 'meh' with nothing much to offer over it's rivals.
If it really must be classed as a classic, then be prepared to add these to the list:
Ford Mondeo
Vauxhall Cavalier
Citroen Xantia
Renault 19
Rover 214
But as mainstream saloons from that era go, a 1993 405 GL is just extremely 'meh' with nothing much to offer over it's rivals.
If it really must be classed as a classic, then be prepared to add these to the list:
Ford Mondeo
Vauxhall Cavalier
Citroen Xantia
Renault 19
Rover 214
My father had a couple of 405s back in the day when they were 'new'. They certainly were a notch above Cavaliers and Sierras.
I got to drive his second one one summer as a student, it was a dealer special edition so was a base model with an Mi16 bodykit.
It had 165 width tyres, no PAS and a twin-choke carb - so certainly 'old fashioned' even by early '90s standards.
I got to drive his second one one summer as a student, it was a dealer special edition so was a base model with an Mi16 bodykit.
It had 165 width tyres, no PAS and a twin-choke carb - so certainly 'old fashioned' even by early '90s standards.
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