1990 Peugeot 205 XS review from UK and Ireland
"Shows a VTR the oldschool way of the game!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nearside drive-shaft replaced at 96000...
New head-gasket at 97000
Had new exhaust due to blowing - fitted a Sportex performance system.
Water pump leaked badly when running, replaced 98000.
Before my ownership the car appears to have been reliable!
The red colour has faded badly however.
General comments?
This is my first car - some would say a silly first car, but having been seriously into cars since a very young age I beg to differ!
It is very fast off the mark for a 1.4
Gearing is stupidly close! Hence the manic acceleration!
Have fitted a K&N bolt on filter, and performance exhaust, well worth it for the noise from the twin choke carb.
Lowered it 55mm, a nightmare with the rear torsion bar. Got the local garage to sort it. Looks and handles better.
I have also just acquired a pair of Twin choke Weber DCNF carbs, and the manifold from an MG Maestro 1600. It is a simple bolt on mod, which I have yet to do, but am told of 15bhp gains...
Overall a brilliant car, especially for the young driver. Shows a VTR a thing or too!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 96000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 99000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2004 |