1988 Peugeot 205 GLD review from UK and Ireland
"A cheap, cheerful and fast little motor"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Mainly routine things, new timing belt every 48k miles etc etc, oil changes every 5k. No major disasters. Timing is currently not right but this will be easily fixed with a new belt.
The gear linkages are a bit weak: made of bits of coathanger and little ball joints, this will not take much thrashing when my Mother drives it.
General comments?
An excellent car. Top speed 95mph, 0-60 in under 20 secs! The engine seems to go on forever and the body work is entirely rust free.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75 miles |
| Most recent distance | 217000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th June, 2000 |