Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Hold their value well.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK but always something little needs doing.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice to drive, although steering is a bit heavy. Loud on the motorway.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Better than any other 1.1i. Outperforms the new 206 and many other hatchbacks with bigger engines.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never let me down apart from an idle problem recently.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Looking dated but can easily be spruced up.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Extremely comfortable up front - not so much in the back though.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Non as standard. Fit an after-market Cat 1 alarm. Mine now has remote c/l plus alarm/immobiliser.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK but expensive…

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Idle problem due to a piece of cracked hose (£1 for new hose).

    Other

    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