Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1.4 GR 5d (1986/C) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cost me £200 ran for a year..!
Costs
Eats fuel if you're lead-footed, but good economy if you're sensible
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On the road
Driving
Great handling, I could rally it!
Performance
12 second 0-60 for an 18 year old car..!
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Living with it
Reliability
broke down once - superglue into the fuel pump, and bob's your uncle!
Image
Looks old, bodywork tatty, but hey!
Comfort
suspension hard, seats sagging
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Security and Service
Security
awful - the boot is the worst
Service
I took it back to the same dealer it was bought from in 1986 as a new car - they gave me £200 in p/x on a new 206!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
fabulous - 130,000 miles and still great
Other
CV joints, steering rack.
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