Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1.6 GTi 3d (2002/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought car for £1900 and never regretted it.
Costs
Parts can be expensive, especially suspension.
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On the road
Driving
One of the best old skool hot hatches. Rewrote book on handling.
Performance
1.9i in a car weighing less than 950kg. One of the quickest cars on twisty roads.
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Living with it
Reliability
When running right, very reliable, but has a knack of going kaput!
Image
Benchmark car of its time, and now considered 'classic'.
Comfort
It's an old skool hot hatch. Comfort doesn't come into it.
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Security and Service
Security
Pants. Install a Cat 1/2 alarm.
Service
Handed old 1.6 GTi in for a cambelt/service. Peugeot then damaged the valves & cylinder head.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Exhaust manifold.
Other
Rear beam refurbished.
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