1992 Peugeot 205 GTi review from UK and Ireland
"Wicked hatch to throw about"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drive shafts (both).
Starter motor.
Most of the rubber pipes under the bonnet.
Distributer cap.
Brake pipes.
Uneven idling.
Doesn't like the wet!
General comments?
The handling is fantastic, except in the wet, where it understeers badly.
Chassis could easily cope with more power.
I've had a lot of problems with it, but it drives so well, I love it anyway.
The gearing is very low, so motorways are a problem, and the fuel consumption is crap, but then you don't buy one of these for either of those things anyway!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Metro MG |
| Date of Entry | 25th September, 2000 |