Peugeot 205 Cabriolet 1.6 CTi 2d (1991/H) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Definitely can not buy as much fun for a grand.
Costs
Bits need doing from time to time, but I found parts easy to get and cheap.
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On the road
Driving
Great for a 4 seater, much of the GTI control is passed down to the CTI.
Performance
Still better engine than many new hot hatches, amazing for a 1.6, enjoy beating boy racers who like to have a go in their Saxo's.
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Living with it
Reliability
Not broken down, problems with idle when cold, get an old one tuned by a Pug specialist (NOT PEUGEOT GARAGE)
Image
I like it, most other people do too, CTI is quite rare, makes people smile looks good with hood up or down a Pininfarina design classic.
Comfort
Pretty good in comparison to other cars of its age, heater could be better especially if you fancy having the top down in spring/autumn. German company makes a good wind block for it now, so this reduces air turbulence inside cabin.
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Security and Service
Security
Need an immobiliser at least.
Service
Parts people have been helpful, might have to go through catalogue with them to find convertible only parts but are patient. Garage service a waste of time as no where to plug their computers in to tell them what is wrong with the car
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Its had a rebuild before I got it, but is running well now for 30,000 miles.
Other
Fitted new hood myself - advice don't do it, its a pig, needs lots of gluing and even pop rivets, wish I spent the £150 to get it fitted. Still looked good once done.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes