Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1.4 XS 3d (1988/F) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Some real bargins to be had, paticularly well looked after examples.
Costs
Cheap insurance and servicing. £30 to fill the tank does 340 miles.
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On the road
Driving
Good handling for a car this old.
Performance
Very quick acceleration and picks up nicely at 60-70, even in 5th.
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Living with it
Reliability
Over 210,000 miles now and sound as a pound.
Image
Still looks good for its age.
Comfort
Cabin begining to look dated.
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Security and Service
Security
Rubbish locks (both my 205s have had broken locks) and no other security features.
Service
Parts from Peugeot garages are expensive and unecessary. Go to your local garage for servicing.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Just run in nicely at 210k miles.
Other
CV joints and track control arms tend to wear.
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