Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1.8 GRD 5d (1985/C) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive to buy, but worth it!
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On the road
Driving
Delightful handling - manual steering gives so much feedback on what's happening at the front wheels.
Performance
Deceptively quick.
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Living with it
Reliability
apart from the rust, that is...
Image
definitely 80's, but has aged much better than most
Comfort
Plush - especially considering age of design.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
1 head gasket failure (diesel) at 30k miles.
Other
CV joint covers fail every 5 years or so (have owned car since 1985...).
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes