Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Can't go wrong for £500.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap on petrol (unless thrashed), insurance, services; you name it.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great fun. Grips the road well. Rear is easy to slide, but also easy to control.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very impressive for a 1.4. Will beat most things this side of a GTi away from the lights.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Hasn't broke down on me yet.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    As mine's pretty much as standard, it's not anything special.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfy and supportive bucket seats. Can do 3/4 hours straight driving quite easily.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Well, it's still not been broken into, but I wouldn't say security is one of its strong points.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I have it serviced by a local garage, and it's very cheap. No experience of main dealer.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Some wear on right side of driver's seat. Front fog lights have a tendancy to break. Spares cheap.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No