1989 Peugeot 205 XS review from UK and Ireland
"An insurance friendly pocket rocket!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New carb needed as the previous one packed up.
New brake lines to rear drums as bad corrosion occurred.
New (full) exhaust system needed.
Front seats had to be ripped up and welded back in as mounting brackets had come loose.
General comments?
The XS is incredibly quick, especially when the twin choke kicks in at around 3500rpm. This is great fun to test out, but means more trips to the petrol station!
0-60mph is around 9 seconds (makes your mates very jealous!)
It's quicker than most cars of the same size (XR2's, Golfs, Si's, AX GT's).
Often the car under-steers when it is pushed into a hard corner, but overall the handling is superb.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 TU3s Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 91000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 309 1.6 GLX |
| Date of Entry | 25th January, 2001 |