1990 Peugeot 205 1.9 GTi review from UK and Ireland
"The Definative Hot Hatch.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing as yet :)
General comments?
Having owned Renault 5 GT Turbo's, Honda Civic GTi's, Vauxhall Astra GTE 16v's, I can honestly say that the Peugeot 205 1.9i GTi is the best of the bunch.
Performance comparison of the above is close, maybe the Astra 16v has a very slight edge in a straight line, but the 1.9 GTi has far more character and feels far more sporty with greater owner satisfaction and drivabiity.
Also the 1.9 GTi is better on fuel than all of the hot hatches I have owned, has a huge following whereas other hot hatches have died out and are dated, and also there are plenty of tuning potential and parts still widely available.
In a nutshell... Buy one!
Lifes just too short not too, if only once in your existence, own a piece of motoring history, and decimate some of the smug young lads in there newer inferior saxos and the liking :)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9i Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 124000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 124000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 306 |
| Date of Entry | 26th January, 2003 |