Peugeot 205 Hatchback (1983 - 1997) 1.4 XS 3d (1991/H) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I'm a hipicrit! I hate French cars but I have to say, this little fella is fab!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
My boyfriend thinks it's great and if he was downgrading from his 2.0 clio sport he would have definatly bought it. Not sure what the family reckon, I think they wanted me to buy a newer car!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Absolutly! It's so much fun. Great speed and handling on country roads with a powerful little engine, always wants to go!
What are you likely to buy next?
Nothing until this car absolutly has no life left in him!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£380
When did you buy the car?
April 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Very good deal as the clean cap price for the vehicle was £350. The body work is immaculate with not a spec of rust. The engine runs smoothly and sounds great.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It looked so sporty and it's rather nippy!
What was the dealer like?
Young mechanic, peugeot fanatic!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
For it's age, absolutly great. I have had a 1991 1.3 corolla and 1991 1.5 colt in the past and it definatly drives better. I have recently down graded to this car as I previously had a 1996 Audi A4 so it is taking a little getting used to but although it has a much lower BHP it is very nippy as it is so light.
What's it like to park?
Easy, it's so dinky!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Only had it 2 days but not so far, touch wood!
What's most practical about your car?
The economy, drove it back to rotherham from york with no trouble and only used a small amount of fuel. I will be testing it driving to Newcastle and back this week so we'll see if the little guy can make it there and back!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The modification of the GTi wheels. They just give it that extra sporty look as it has the factory fitted kit with skirts and spotlights.
