Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1.8 STDT 3d (1994/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Sold the 1.6GTi and kept the STDT. Brilliant car.
Costs
£5600 in 1996, worth £1300 in 2002. Good buy!
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On the road
Driving
See 'Value Rating'. Feel the road, spin wheels, controlled slide the corners when you want - you feel everything.
Performance
3rd gear 40-70 surprises Gti's (see 'Value Rating').
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Living with it
Reliability
Only fault - 2 starter motors for intermittent starting fault.
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If you know your 205s, you'll know that the STDT is the very best. Not an AUDI A3 1.8T Sport, though…
Comfort
Sports seats, E/W, S/R etc... You'll never want anything less.
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Security and Service
Security
Remote central locking plus remote alarm/immobiliser been fine!
Service
Used ex-main dealer garage - much cheaper.
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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