1991 Peugeot 205 GR 1.1i from Netherlands - Comments

Replaced at 136.000 km:

-Front brake pads and disc's

-Rear shock-absorbers.

Replaced at 158.000 km:

-Head gasket

-Drive shafts left and right.

All the weak parts have been replaced by now, and I think it has been a reasonable investment because it drives like new again! It is a small car so to repair something always is cheaper then with bigger car.

It's my third 205, but this one looks so good that I will keep replacing/ repairing stuff when needed instead of going for another model.

I like the 205! I prefer simplicity and simple joy, and this is the car that embodies it. It has more comfort and space than I could wish for from a car of this size and it's both enough for me. And if I ever would need a bigger car, I wished it could have been a 205 Break! Well, maybe a cheap second hand 206 will be a good alternative by then. Anyway one can do a lot with and within a 205, just remember there's more to enjoy in life than just the 205...

What I like about the 205;

-Good seats! Most important if you ask me, together with the ability to move from a to b.

-Good looks. I prefer and own the 5 door model. Also provides easier access to rear seats.

-Good suspension. I never experienced any problem and it saved me couple of times... absolutely no complaints!

-Good engine. Uses 1 l/15 km or less and has enough power for this lightweight car. Who really needs more?

-No rust.

-The GR has wipers with interval and some other very basic extras which I consider to be a pure luxury!

OK, the 205 also has some weak points (front brakes/ dive shafts) but when you treat the car well (repairs are always affordable) it will never let you down! It's its simplicity that keeps it running.

And it runs good! I looked through the specifications and it seems the 1.1i is as fast as the 1.6i. I think the combination of weight and power is excellent. It followed up the previous 1.4 carborator, which was even less fast. I drive it until 140 km/h comfortably, but never tried top speed. Driving about 165 km/h must be a bit scary, but I'm sure the 205 will manage without problems. I'm curious how it will be, must give kind of a thrill, please comment if you tried.

Hi, maybe this can look to you as silly, but I've bought my 205 GR 1.1 5 yrs ago, in second hand

It is a really old car (it cames back from 87) but it still runs pretty OK (considering to be so old) I've run it on top speed, 180 km (less scary than you might think) but I confess it's a lot more safer to run on 120 butt still I'm pretty glad with it, I'm just commenting to please your curiosity to know how it behaves in such speed.

Have nice rides.

Hi..Just thought I would post 1 thank you to the Peugeot 205..My honest opinion is that if the general public knew how good this car is the Peugeot company would have to restart their production:o) So we have our little secret:o) I own a Peugeot 205 Gr 1.1 65 hp and its enough power if you ask me and I drive also a Peugeot 605 3.0 180 hp owned by my father..Anyways, back to the 205..It's an 1990 model, 5 door.. Must say that the car gives me such pleasure to hang along with him.. His my friend (u know what I'm talkin about) The seating position is superb (would like an adjustable steering wheel) Gearbox is smooth easy shifting (easyer than on 605) Mine has about 180.000 km gone threw and the car still sounds like its gonna go for a long time.. Must say that the power to weight ratio is excellent, the brakes are OK, but could use some improvements.. Handling is superb for a stock suspension, and my next car is Peugeot 205 1.6 gti.. If someone is reading this thread would like to ask just to be for sure.. I have a problem I hear a clock clock clock noise when accelerating or puling into corners.. so I'm not shure what it is.. or the drive shaft or the universal joints.. Please help me help my 205... Bottom line... People don't realize that when a 205 is drivin pass them they are looking at best hatchback in history... Cheers 2 all.

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1.1i can keep up with a 1.6gti? You're barking if you really believe that! I have had various 205's from 1.1, 1.4xr to my recent 1.9 gti and the 1.1 will be completely blown away by any of the 1.4's. As for the bigger boys forget them; you won't even see them! Not saying that 1.1 isn't a nice little engine though.

The 1.1 with the cat taken off and an induction kit will whip a 1.4 xs on acelaration! I'm not joking it's a quick motor as specially when you strip it! NO WEIGHT! I challenge any 1.4 to beat it on accelaration!