Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1.9 GTi 3d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very little money for a car with superbike performance
Costs
This is a very DIY car, and parts are cheap and easy to source second hand.
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On the road
Driving
This car is addictive to drive, and you're gauranteed an adrenelin rush. A little go-kart for the road.
Performance
These things can out-do motorbikes. Quick isn't the word. Hyperspace may be the better word to use.
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Living with it
Reliability
Always starts. Just look after it.
Image
Late 80s / early 90s poser's car. Great image. Many tatty examples now, but get yourself a good one and it'll turn heads.
Comfort
Very comfy for what it is. Also, plenty of leg room for the front passengers. I'm 6' 5" and I didn't have the seat totally back!
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Security and Service
Security
Chuck the standard alarm in the bin. You need a Cat 1 straight away. These are one of the top ten stolen cars in the country. Alarm it or lose it…
Service
Use only specialist. They'll make it run like a dream.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
You can thrash them, and the next morning it'll start the day off fresh again.
Other
They do rattle a lot. At 80 mph, you can't hear them though!
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