Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Worked out depreciation at £500, per year which is damned good.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Reasonably cheap and has got better over the years.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fantastic - handles really well and puts a smile on my face.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Again fantastic - goes like a pocket rocket.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Most reliable car ever had - starts first time every time.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Probably looking dated but I still love it.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bit noisy and a hard ride but fun!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Poor - had to have Cat 1 immobiliser fitted.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Local Peugeot dealer very good, but have just changed to Fiat!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Valve seals needed replacing at 50k miles.

    Other

    Mass air flow sensor caused a misfire problem, which took a while to diagnose.

    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