Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy, not bad to run, cheap to fix.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Go-kart type handling. Heavy steering.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Keeps up with my mate's 200bhp VW Corrado G60!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seems ok. No probs in 6 months. Idle's badly.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    1.9 badge earns respect! Looking a bit dated now.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Uncomfortable to drive. Not much seat adjustment!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Just a simple lock.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Haven't had any.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Does not idle properly. Noisy.

    Other

    No grip in the wet!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No