Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A fun and reliable car for £450, great value for money!

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    50mpg in town and 70-80 on longer journeys.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fun to drive.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It has power to keep up with traffic, but still suffers with the old non-turbo diesel traits.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No breakdowns or major problems yet and always starts first time.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Image is a bit dated, but when you are driving something this fun you don't care!

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    You could drive all day and wouldn't have an ache to show for it.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    OK, as long as you have a steering wheel lock or other device like it.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    You can get official parts still from Peugeot, but there are much cheaper replica parts elsewhere!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems with engine.

    Other

    Oil change can be quite messy and you should do this every 6 months to keep it running smoothly!

    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