1992 Peugeot 205 GR review from Australia and New Zealand
"Cheap, cheerful and a lot of fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The starter motor failed, would have cost $2000 to replace (as much as the car cost me!) so it has been fixed - badly.
The clutch is in a bad way, starting to slip and may need replacing, another expensive job.
The brakes need regular attention.
General comments?
For a very cheap Euro, this car has been a dream. Small enough to fit into the tiniest parks in town; yet get it on the open road and it feels like a car twice its size.
I've taken it on road trips on New Zealand's worst back country roads, over winding dirt roads, up ski fields - and it's never missed a beat. It eats gravel for breakfast; unusual in a small car.
It's heavy in the city; lack of power steering makes it feel like a truck and the clutch makes for a gym-like workout in traffic.
The only problem is, living 12,000 miles from Europe, if you have a problem it tends to be major and expensive. Find a good mechanic who knows what to do and it won't be so bad.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 46000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 67000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 25th January, 2003 |