Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1.9 GTi 1FM 3d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
The best value second hand hot hatch you can buy.
Costs
The usual running costs for any hot hatch, tyres, petrol etc.
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On the road
Driving
Corners like a train. Very nice off the lights ( only beaten by Nissan Sunny GTIR ). Lots of torque. Third gear goes on for ever and fifth has enough power to easily overtake.
Performance
1.9 litre engine in a car the size and weight of a can of beans. What else can you say?
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Living with it
Reliability
It is pretty good really, although alarm/immobiliser problems have left me stranded a few times.
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I never really loved it until I owned one, but now it disgraces a lot of new cars.
Comfort
Nice ride position. Comfy seats unless you drive for 5 hours straight.
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Security and Service
Security
Get a Thatcham Cat 1. People just want to nick em. Insurance won't touch you either.
Service
Don't know, as I always use local garages.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Many things really, due to the punishment I give it. Warped head etc.
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