Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Expensive to buy, but worth it!

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Delightful handling - manual steering gives so much feedback on what's happening at the front wheels.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Deceptively quick.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    apart from the rust, that is...

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    definitely 80's, but has aged much better than most

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Plush - especially considering age of design.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    1 head gasket failure (diesel) at 30k miles.

    Other

    CV joint covers fail every 5 years or so (have owned car since 1985...).

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes