1990 Peugeot 205 XS review from UK and Ireland
"Peugeots best kept secret"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front and rear shock absorbers needed replacing.
Track rod ends needed renewing.
Battery Died.
Alternator Blew up.
Brakes were vague to say the least.
Head gasket started leaking.
Rear torsion bar seized up completely.
General comments?
This was my first car, and only cost £500.
The bodywork needed straightening and respraying, as it appeared to be made from tin foil.
It idled badly and stuttered at lights
But after a fair bit of work the car was seriously quick, and for a car that had been so abused and covered so many miles it drove superbly.
The lightning acceleration and snappy steering could easily catch out a novice driver, but this car was so much fun.
Then rear torsion bar seized up and I sold it on.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 101000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 104000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 17th March, 2004 |