I have to say though, my "favourite" car is definitely my 1996 Peugeot 405 1.9 Turbo Diesel. My mother owned two 405s when I was a child, and I always loved them.
It is getting to the stage now where the 405s are almost as rare here as they are in America, which is saying something. They were once one of the most popular cars, but failing rear axles and general wear and tear took the majority off the roads in the early 2000s.
The XUD9 turbo diesel engine in mine was the most popular, and was also fitted to Citroens of the same era. It came in a naturally aspirated version too, literally the same engine but without the turbocharger, and although that was critisised for the obvious lack of power, both versions were noted for their durability.
One thing you'll hardly ever see though is a rusty 405, as Peugeot had the foresight to galvanise the bodies so that they wouldn't corrode. Yes the undercarriage is still vulnerable, but the body
should remain pristine so long as you keep it clean and free from dents/scrapes.
It is also at 134,000 miles, and like the C220 the engine is barely run in with that.
I did also own an estate (wagon) version of the 405, but sold it recently as it had too many problems and I had too little time and money to spend on it. I sort of regret that, but in all honesty I'd never have had the time to fix it up, at least not for a few years until things with work calm down.
Incidentally the 405 was the last Peugeot model to be sold in the USA before they pulled out in 1991.
