Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cost me £200 ran for a year..!

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Eats fuel if you're lead-footed, but good economy if you're sensible

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great handling, I could rally it!

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    12 second 0-60 for an 18 year old car..!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    broke down once - superglue into the fuel pump, and bob's your uncle!

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Looks old, bodywork tatty, but hey!

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    suspension hard, seats sagging

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    awful - the boot is the worst

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I took it back to the same dealer it was bought from in 1986 as a new car - they gave me £200 in p/x on a new 206!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    fabulous - 130,000 miles and still great

    Other

    CV joints, steering rack.

    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