Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1.4 GTX 5d (1993/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy, run and repair. Even insurance was cheap for the speed of this thing!
Costs
Low petrol even on motorways.
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On the road
Driving
Great ride, nice car, but not totaly reliable. The car is really light, hence the speed, but the grip is therefore poor.
Performance
Fast. It's quicker of the mark than most 2.0l cars, no kidding.
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Living with it
Reliability
Too many niggles, but it has done 96k hard miles.
Image
Great all round, just ageing now.
Comfort
Great seats and firm ride.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm or mod cons.
Service
Never had any dealings with maker.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
I blew the head gasket, which was costly and problematic to repair.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes