Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought the car for £550, never had to spend money on it.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great MPG, no faults yet.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Absolutely brilliant cronering, own a modified examle with wider wheels and lowered suspension, but will still beat my brother's 206 GTi through corners.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good performance for 1.4. Very nippy on motorway and accelerates quickly.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Runs like a dream, but had a rebiuld 24,000 miles ago so brand new.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice as standard. Again, I own a modified example with bodykit and it turns a lot of heads as it is not over the top.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Brilliant seats although interior slightly dated.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Was broken into. Fitted cat 1 alarm and immobiliser with remote central locking and had locks removed and gap filled after this, spot on now.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never taken the car to dealer as very simple to fix myself. 2nd 205 I have owned and will keep buying them fantastic cars and great fun (especially my 2.0 mi-16 track car) would recommend these to anyone.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Great to drive, very responsive.

    Other

    Great all-rounder, great benchmark for Peugeot.

    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