1992 Peugeot 205 GTi review from Sweden
"The greatest hot hatch of all time!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Lots of small electrical problems, lights that didn't work, faulty switches, etc.
Most problems fixed by replacing with new parts.
Stopped dead twice. Trouble traced to faulty ignition (again electrical) part.
Poor interior plastics. Several rattles that could not be traced and fixed.
Still attracts young vandals when parked in town, front door kicked in and mirror smashed.
Poor image. Most people don't understand why it's considered a classic.
General comments?
Fantastic performance car. Handles like no other.
Probably the greatest hot hatch of all time. There will never be another like it.
My later model (with ABS and power steering) was easier to live with, but lost some of the raw edge. Had a much better (more precise feel) gearbox though.
Superb dark green metallic colour with original alloys. Green and black leather/fabric interior was more tasteful than original red interiors.
Well equipped, pity about the unreliable electrics.
But the sheer joy of driving the thing on twisty, winding secondary roads was worth all the troubles and sneers from badge snobs!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 140000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 5th May, 2004 |