1992 Peugeot 205 GTi review from UK and Ireland
"Hot Hatch"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
These are the problems that the car had when I purchased it:
Front brake pads too low.
Front brake discs too low.
Rocker cover loose and leaking oil.
Rear brake cylinders leaking.
Rear wheel bearing seized.
General comments?
When you are buying a Peugeot 205 GTI you should already be aware that things are going to go wrong with it and it will be comparatively expensive to maintain and insure. 205 GTI drivers do not care about these things because they become trivial as soon as you turn the key. It is a fantastic car and nobody has made one like it since. We know its not a sensible car to buy, but if you want sensible, fuel economy, boot space and a nodding dog go and buy a Daewoo not a 205 GTI.
Highly recommended.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 74000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 76000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Astra |
| Date of Entry | 10th May, 2002 |