Faults:

Cracked headlight glass (easy to replace).

Worn out rubber covers front drive train (ripped just where they were attached).

Faulty computer unit (which is to control the plugs instead of a Bobine as I was told, see below).

General Comments:

Though we had this Peugeot as a second car for just a short period and just for practical reasons, it was fun to have.

Positive:

- An absolute joy to drive: very nimble, very quick and small but practical (relatively big boot)... an ideal car for the city.

- I noticed that the red paint was very good: easy to maintain and not that fragile as my other and more recent cars.

- This car is an absolute beauty.

Negative:

- The seats were probably ideal for little women, but not for me. Much too soft, and the head rest couldn't be lifted above my neck. Seems typical for French cars.

- We had a lot of trouble with that computer unit as mentioned above: the car would suddenly stall while driving (it has happened while doing 120km/u), which was just absolutely dangerous. It was possible to restart the engine after a few attempts, but the computer unit would give up more and more until it eventually dies. I was told that this was a common problem with these engines (because it couldn't stand the heat), as it was becoming difficult to find replacement units. I recall we needed three replacements, which is a shame.

We'd probably still own this 205, if it wasn't for that computer unit-failure. It's beautiful, practical, fast, cheap and easy to maintain, and thus ideal as a second car for short trips.

General Comments:

I like my car very much.

The seats are very comfortable!

It is really a very reliable car.

I just love him, although he is a little bit small, but that's OK for a first car.