Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cost me £340, had it 2 years, can't be bad.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Surprisingly economical.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fabulous to drive - precise steering, handles brilliantly.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great off the line, above 75 or 80 starts to struggle a bit.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good. No real problems as yet.

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    4 out of 5 4.0

    I know what I would rather have out of 205 GTi, Golf GTi or XR2. 205 wins hands down.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable, even for long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Security? - not great.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Brilliant. Hunts a little at low revs though - apparently common.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes