1989 Peugeot 205 XS review from France
"Little devil"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmissions (very fragile - 50.000 km).
Driver seat in bad condition at 170000 km.
Spark module broken at 170000 km.
Clutch changed at 120000, and at 200000.
General comments?
Very nervous.
Faster than many cars, even some 1.6L and 1.8L ones.
Starts great when cold!
Starts badly if not hot enough.
Noisy at 120 Km/h and above.
Be careful with the manual brake.
Brakes are not very efficient at high speed.
Uses the same 4 tires for a good balance (it's true for the grip AND braking).
The interior has been attacked by the sun at 150000 km (South of France!).
My next car will be a 1.9 GTI.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 twin carbs (TU3S) Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 73000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 205000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 24th September, 2001 |