1989 Peugeot 205 XL review from UK and Ireland
"A brilliant bargain, ideal first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the stereo when I got the car.
Engine was dirty (short journeys...)
Needed a new rotor arm and distributor cap at 83000 miles.
Mixture was over-rich at purchase.
Exhaust clogged/dirty.
General comments?
This car is amazing. I bought it for £300, and it was in perfect running order, maybe just not at peak performance. The instrument panel is a bit bare, and doesn't tell you much, but I have fitted a tachometer (which wasn't as easy as it should have been, thanks to the weird French style engine layout), so that's a start. Looking to modify the engine and get peak performance soon... :)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 83000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 84000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st April, 2004 |