Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts are expensive, even through non-Peugeot garages, but only the usual things have needed replacing - tyres, shocks, clutch etc - and this is on a car which has done 195k miles - 110k with me!

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This car is amazing fun to drive. It loves being flung around corners, and if you fit slightly wider tyres than standard it'll just keep gripping the road.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    This is a nippy little car. I'd love to drive the turbo diesel! Can easily out-accelerate 1.6 petrol Escorts and the like!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never broken down, not in 5 years and 110k miles. I think that's reliable.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Come on - its a 205. Everyone used to want one!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No toys, but the heater works, the radio works and the seats are great.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Well, the radio worked til it was nicked. Fit an alarm.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Never deal with main dealers - no matter what make your car is.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    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