Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap to buy, run and repair. Even insurance was cheap for the speed of this thing!

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Low petrol even on motorways.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great ride, nice car, but not totaly reliable. The car is really light, hence the speed, but the grip is therefore poor.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fast. It's quicker of the mark than most 2.0l cars, no kidding.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Too many niggles, but it has done 96k hard miles.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great all round, just ageing now.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great seats and firm ride.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    No alarm or mod cons.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never had any dealings with maker.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    I blew the head gasket, which was costly and problematic to repair.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes