1987 Peugeot 205 XS review from UK and Ireland
"Best first car in the world!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
CV joint replaced - still don't know how this got past the MOT. Rattling for ages, got it replaced and it's perfect!
Engine flush & fuel line blockage - When I first got the car it was chugging a bit so I got the engine flushed, oil replaced and the fuel line cleaned out.
Rust - a bit of rust on the back window, no leakage.
General comments?
Great car, loved every minute of driving it, up until the last 20 seconds of its life when I went into a ditch. Handled really well, out-accelerated all my friend's cars and most other cars on the road.
Loved the interior, high-spec (for that time). Gear change was brilliant. Everybody used to say I should have married the car, but no.
Only slight problem was it didn't handle well on ice - being why it is now scrap.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 96000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 7th June, 2001 |