Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1.6 GTi 3d (1987/D) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
1.6 GTi was very saught after when I bought mine way back then.
Costs
Needed engine mounting and track rods in just 1 years driving. Plus insurance was £1000.
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On the road
Driving
Awesome, fantastic, spectacular, wonderful… etc, although brakes could not handle the pace the engine could set.
Performance
Very quick indeed. Explosive overtaking in 2nd and 3rd.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let me down.
Image
Was the most wanted hot hatch along with Renault 5 GT Turbo.
Comfort
Ok, but driving posistion was a bit upright.
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Security and Service
Security
Nothing as standard, but I put an immobiliser on it.
Service
Good service, but not cheap.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Great, although an engine mounting snapped. ( I used to thrash it).
Other
Hated heavy traffic (engine would stall), but on a tight country lane NOTHING could pull away from you.
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