1992 Peugeot 205 Reviews - Page 7 of 7

Drive shafts (both).

Starter motor.

Most of the rubber pipes under the bonnet.

Distributer cap.

Brake pipes.

Uneven idling.

Doesn't like the wet!

The handling is fantastic, except in the wet, where it understeers badly.

Chassis could easily cope with more power.

I've had a lot of problems with it, but it drives so well, I love it anyway.

The gearing is very low, so motorways are a problem, and the fuel consumption is crap, but then you don't buy one of these for either of those things anyway!

Burns oil quite a lot. Anti-roll bar bushes needed replacing at 54k miles. Radiator has a slight water leak.

A great car to drive, especially from 3000 revs onwards! Shame about the tinny body work and general rattles. Best handling car I have driven. Not really that quick after 90 MPH. Only get 220 miles to a full tank of fuel, mostly around town.

Brake pads had to be replaced and also the shock absorbers. These are the two most common problems amongst these cars, I also had a problem with the paint, it was shipped from the Fab with a defective primer that chipped until I had to repaint the whole car.

Great car, it's dependable, comfortable and it's great on your wallet, not a high maintenance car. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. It's true the 205 is the car that jumpstarted Peugeot back into life.

Radiators, about 5 in total, also several batteries.

Top class car for knocking around in. Also a deceptively fast car, capable of breaking the 100mph barrier.

Bought 2nd hand and have now put 40k up. Replaced radiator, rusted away. Replaced heater rad, result of above. Problem with fuel tank flaking and causing fuel filter to block, resulting in fuel starvation.... Previous owner replaced fuel pump. Can't get level sensor for coolant bottle.

Brillant car. Goes like a kart.

Nearside driveshaft, rear dampers, throttle body replaced, new radiator needed.

Top car. Everytime I drive it I come home with a grin. Superb car, reliable for its age. Performance car bargain of the decade.

How to humiliate the BMW driver :

1) Pull up to him at the lights.

2) Look at his M3 replica body kit and wheels.

3) Clock the 318 badge on the back.

4) When lights change, let him get ahead.

5) Put your right foot down and off you go.

6) Hit second gear and pass him.

7) Look in mirrors to see angry bloke waving fist.

8) Laugh and continue on your way, satisfied in the knowledge that come the first bend he'll be history.

The heater radiator started leaking and flooded the car. In the two years that I owned it this was the only major problem. The oil pressure gauge was a bit off line sometimes.

A bullet of car to drive. Mine was Miami Blue in colour and was fitted with 15 inch TSW Blades, Janspeed exhaust and a K+N filter. It looked and sounded the dog b*ll*cks.

Very little.

Very comfortable for tall drivers (I'm 6'4"). Economical. Steering heavy when parking in tight spaces. Not much oomph when going up hills! Very reliable & yes I am selling it due to the need for more space and power steering.