1990 Peugeot 205 GTi review from UK and Ireland
"A lightweight with a heavyweight punch"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Dead battery.
Corroded driving lamp wiring needed replacing.
A lake forms in the drivers foot-well when it rains.
Drivers side seat bolster collapsed.
Valve stem seals have perished.
Coolant system has a slow leakage.
Exhaust middle section blew a hole in itself and needed replacing.
General comments?
Handles like it's on rails - an overused analogy, but in this case it's spot on. Unless you lift off mid-corner that is...
The interior is basic and rattly and space is confined (not good for people over 6' 2") but the seats, though flimsy, are very supportive.
Exterior wise, all I can say is "you can't improve on perfection"!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 86000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 93000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Corsa |
| Date of Entry | 16th May, 2004 |