Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1.8 GRDT 5d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very good value for money.
Costs
Group 8 insurance, though cost less than 1.5d ax (grp 4). Very good fuel economy, cheap pattern parts (e.g. new wing £12!)
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On the road
Driving
Good handling, good grip (limited by 165-section tyres).
Performance
Feels much faster than BHP and 0-60 figures suggest. Good mid-range.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very good. Bits of trim rattle and fall off, but mechanically very strong. Driveshaft gaiters do split and drop-links wear, but engine/gearbox etc.. very strong.
Image
Very common, but no stigma to owning one.
Comfort
No complaints. Rear seats more comfy than front, for some reason.
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Security and Service
Security
Standard pug immobiliser, which is utter rubbish - it took me all of 30 seconds to bypass it when I needed to!) and alarm, which is ok. Not highly sought after by thieves.
Service
Do work myself, but Peugeot are very expensive for parts.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Replaced both driveshafts (£40 ea), both drop-links (£12 ea), anti-roll bar bushes (£2 ea). Nothing else in 40k miles.
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