Gear linkage bolt came loose.
Front discs needed replacing.
Mid exhaust box replaced.
The 205 XS provides an insurance loop-hole, allowing younger drivers to experience astounding performance from a car they can afford. I've had mine for a year and a half and it's only been in the garage twice since I bought it! The XS will keep up with a 1.6 GTI up to 60mph where its big brother will utilise its mid-range muscle. Apart from lacking some GTI trim elements, the XS sports a GTI bumper, giving it a menacing look from the front.
The interior is also modelled on the GTI but the seats by my reckoning are more comfortable, keeping you in place, especially when driving like a lunatic!
My only complaint is the loss of leaded petrol in the UK. Put a full tank of leaded in one of these babies and you really do notice how much more responsive the car can be!
If you're looking for an quick and insurable car, look no further!
These XS 205's are a nippy car, but, have you every actually took on a pukka 1.6GTi? 0-60 in 8.7 secs on pants tyres!
My old 205 GR which I ran on Talbot Samba Twin Carbs was an absolute rocket, but nothing to my 145k GTi!!
Cheers.
RU peugeot boys. I own a 94M metro GTI 16V MPI. It has 108BHP as standard and will go from 0-60 in around 8.5s.It will hit about 125 MPH. Mine is slightly tuned chip, full exhaust boost valve, air filter so mine is slightly quicker. 205's are good cars, but my point is that GTI Metros aren't far behind them, if anything they're in front!!! Email me for replies! TOAD2000@CWCOM.NET. All in upper case.
But, unfortunately, 205s have Metros beaten on looks, ride, handling, comfort, image and practicality. They also rust less.
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I had a metro and although they are good little cars I think the 205 beats them hands down!
PS. Does a D reg 205 GT run on leaded or unleaded? adriches@hotmail.com.
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