Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Paid a lot for a very low milage model. Big mistake!

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Cost a fortune in its first year.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Heavy steering. Difficult to park. Gear box/clutch poor.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad, but noisy at speed.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Terrible! Starting problems, oil leaks, transmission problems...

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Front-end always looked like an after-thought!

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not much seat adjustment. Uncomfortable on long journeys

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Easy to get into. Easy to nick the radio!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Used the dealer once. Unreliable, expensive, and mis-quoted the work.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Cylinder head gasket, carburettor, starter motor.

    Other

    Fuel gauge eratic. No temperature gauge!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No