Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1.8 GRD 5d (1988/E) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy, but not cheap enough.
Costs
Ridiculously economical, but expensive parts.
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On the road
Driving
The clutch gave me ski knee. Awful gearbox and setting like wrestling a hippo.
Performance
Couldn't pull the skin off a bowl of custard.
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Living with it
Reliability
Flashed every warning light on the dash if you went over 85. Needed new brakes, exhaust, assorted injection parts etc, etc, etc!
Image
5 doors, flat blue paint and the obligatory 205 dents.
Comfort
Comfy front seats, but cramped in the back.
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Security and Service
Security
Dire locks, but nobody would want to nick it.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Dodgy injector problems.
Other
Leaks like a sieve. Assorted electrical gremlins. Dodgy window mechanisms.
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