1990 Peugeot 205 XS review from Finland
"Quickest car for the price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch wore out.
Handbrake cables (a few times).
Brakes wore out.
A few batteries wore up.
Shocks replaced twice.
Steering rods replaced once.
Springs replaced once.
General comments?
A great car for its size and price. The acceleration is absolutely awesome for a 1.4 litre engine, although the short ratios in the gearbox make the car rev a lot at high speeds.
The handling is also perfect, especially with harder shocks and shorter springs. You can drive the car into corners at unbelievable speeds.
Wouldn't change it to a 205 GTi because of the insurance cost.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 gasoline Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 202000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Peugeot 309 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd November, 2000 |