Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It costs £600 and has run pretty perfectly

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not unreasonable, it only needed new dampers

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Is a true classic, handles great, i'm going to struggle to replace it

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Most people don't realise what's happening, by the time they do they won't catch you

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    only a few niggles, requiring minor work

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Those who know will be jealous, those who don't won't know which way you went

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very bumpy around town, but this is not what it is about.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    I fitted a Cat 2 alarm

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Ok

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Be sensible, keep the oil topped up and let it warm up

    Other

    If your even considering one the only thing that will touch it is a Clio 172

    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