1993 Peugeot 205 Automatic review from UK and Ireland
"A timeless piece of motor car design"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There is a programmer in the engine compartment on this model which seems to send out confusing signals eg.
Warning light indicating low oil level and high temperature, yet both check out correctly on inspection.
General comments?
This is the fourth 205 I've owned and definitely the most sophisticated, the previous models being a GR. SR and Roland Garros.
Being an automatic the car tends to be more sluggish than a manual transmission.
Fuel consumption is poor (about 20mpg urban cycle) ; why is this?
Seats and boot are small and the ride is hard like all 205's (what happened to those comfy 204's and 304's with seats like armchairs, a massive boot and a ride like no other car)
On the positive side the car, like all 205's, is very responsive, cute, timeless, reasonably rust free and a pleasure to drive and park (which is why I continue to buy them)
This particular model (one of the last to come off the production line), has power assisted steering, alloy wheels from the Roland Garros, electric windows, lights warning alarm, full sun roof, immobiliser.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 61000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 63000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 205 |
| Date of Entry | 20th October, 2002 |