Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1.4 GR 5d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid a lot for a very low milage model. Big mistake!
Costs
Cost a fortune in its first year.
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On the road
Driving
Heavy steering. Difficult to park. Gear box/clutch poor.
Performance
Not bad, but noisy at speed.
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Living with it
Reliability
Terrible! Starting problems, oil leaks, transmission problems...
Image
Front-end always looked like an after-thought!
Comfort
Not much seat adjustment. Uncomfortable on long journeys
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Security and Service
Security
Easy to get into. Easy to nick the radio!
Service
Used the dealer once. Unreliable, expensive, and mis-quoted the work.
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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