1986 Peugeot 205 GLD review from UK and Ireland
"A nice reliable little runner"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Reverse light switch needed replacing when I bought the car.
Exhaust needed changing 2 weeks ago because of a 5 cm split in it.
A little bit of rust that had spread around the arches.
The car was broken into via the window and the stereo stolen.
General comments?
A very nice car to drive. It handles well and for a diesel it is quite nippy.
The seats are comfortable and the leg room is enough for a 6 foot 3 inch tall person.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 128000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 131000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 18th June, 2001 |