1991 Peugeot 205 XS review from UK and Ireland
"Pocket rocket without the insurance penalty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driveshafts needed replacing due too bad knocking noise when cornering hard.
Brake pads wore out fast (but probably due to how the car was driven)
Seats show some signs of wear.
General comments?
This car is exception value for money in terms of performance per pound. On twisty lanes, it'll keep up with the GTi, and leaves other cars for dust.
The handling is amazing, and lift-off oversteer provides roundabout fun.
The seats are decent sports seats which really help when throwing the car around, but are also very comfortable on long haul trips.
Needs driving hard to make the best of it, and peak power isn't until well into the red. Short gearbox that makes lanes fun is a bit of a drag on the motorway (4000rpm at 70mph).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 111000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 118500 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 19th May, 2002 |