Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Sold the 1.6GTi and kept the STDT. Brilliant car.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    £5600 in 1996, worth £1300 in 2002. Good buy!

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    See 'Value Rating'. Feel the road, spin wheels, controlled slide the corners when you want - you feel everything.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    3rd gear 40-70 surprises Gti's (see 'Value Rating').

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only fault - 2 starter motors for intermittent starting fault.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    If you know your 205s, you'll know that the STDT is the very best. Not an AUDI A3 1.8T Sport, though…

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Sports seats, E/W, S/R etc... You'll never want anything less.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Remote central locking plus remote alarm/immobiliser been fine!

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Used ex-main dealer garage - much cheaper.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Hot start problem with starter motor (replaced at £80)

    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