Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    You would be lucky to find better for the money

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Insurance slightly high, very economical though 55-60 mpg on average

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Drives well, for what it is.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Performs as well as you could hope for, without a turbo

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Get a well maintained example and it will go on for years provided it is regularly serviced.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Nnot bothered, it does its job and is a great little car, who cares what others think ? If your car is your status symbol, that is sad, rather have the money in the bank.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfortable, even though i am 6ft 5""

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bothered, i live in cornwall, not much car crime here!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never used main dealer, will not in future. Car is too old for that!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None. Car has only done 58,000 so has only just been run in.

    Other

    Water leak into drivers footwell & n/s/r footwell, rectified by sealing rear lamp units.

    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