Peugeot 205

205 1.9 GTI, 1989. Bought the car : 1998 , still own. It is not fastest car, but amazingly balanced. I drove a lot of others "sportish" like WRX, M3, MINI ,EVO ... but just compare : light, fantastic suspension, crisp engine response, steering like you keep your wheels by hands, roomy, still very practical, excellent MPG ( at least in my case). Yes it is slower them above. But it is more eager to run and always puts a smile on your face. It is so nice that you can forgive building quality and required permanent flow of spares ...  Read the complete review

Well I've had my trusty Pug 205 5 door 1.1 GL for 5 years now so I thought I'd put down some thoughts on how it has fared over the years... Firstly I have found it very robust - the engine and acceleration are still lively even though the car is only a 1124cc fuel injection and over 8 years old (K reg) with 85K on the clock. I have driven a lot of hire cars and drive 300-400 miles a week and it is still faster off the mark and easier to build up speed than most other small cars such as the Fiesta, Citroen ZX and the Ka. Even driving uphill - for example up a slip-road to join a motorway - it can quickly build up average speed without trouble. Overtaking ...  Read the complete review

I have an 1988 5dr 1.4L 205 SR and love it! It's the first car anyone in my immediate family has owned as my father and brother don't drive. It's economical to run at about 50-60mpg it's very nippy round town and does well on the motorway. It also handles the steep & twisty roads in rural areas with no problems. The exterior is pretty smart given it's age and I'm quite loving razzing around in it. Looks a lot better than the equivalent Polo or Micra hatchback small car. I love the very roomy interior, enough space for my son, the (large) dog and plenty of luggage. Even an 18" frame adults bike will fit in no problem with the seats down. Insurance ...  Read the complete review

My trusty (well rather knackered) steed is a 205 1.6GTi. I paid 600 pounds for the car and so far its run fairly well, thats not to say its not had its problems, so far i've had a minor electrical fault, and i've had a cracked exhaust manifold. The car also smokes slightly. 205's are getting on a bit these days, mines an E reg, which has done 94k miles, due to it taking up a most unhealthy habit i'm going to rebuild the cylinder head fairly soon. The cracked exhaust manifold would have cost approximately 150 pounds to do at a garage, since I do all the mechanics myself its cost me about 30 pounds (using a second hand manifold). Perhaps ...  Read the complete review

I have had my 205 XS for 5 years now and believe it has been good value for my first car. I have driven all over England with it and it has proved reliable and performs fairly well for its capacity. When I got the car I stuck a performance air filter on, some alloy wheels and a janspeed 3" exhaust to give it some extra punch and improve its image. I have had 110mph out of the car I estimate it might reach 115mph which is good for a 1400cc car. When I travel on motorways in the car or at about 70mph I notice an increase in road noise. After time the noise becomes annoying and this is one constant grumble Ive had as an owner. The performance of the car ...  Read the complete review