Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A lot of fun for the money. Especially now.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dealer expensive. Plenty of cheap 205 spares suppliers.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    In all the cars I have owned, nothing makes you smile like a 1.9GTi.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Rapid, torquey and great midrange. Not much keeps up unitl 100 MPH, then it slows.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A lot of problems over the years, but generally good.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still turns heads today. Legend.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Rough ride. After market shocks are better than standard.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Seriously?

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Peugeot can do basic jobs, but really don't know what they're doing with these cars. Costly labour too.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No less than 5 starter motors.

    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