1986 Peugeot 205 GE review from Malta
"Brilliant and Reliable Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Normal items you would expect to change..
Clutch Cable
Bellows
Fuel Pipes
Brake Fluid Pipe
Ball Joints & Wishbone Arm
Disk Brakes.
General comments?
In general this car is quite reliable, it was owned by my grandfather, and about a year and a half ago (March 2004) I purchased the car, since my grandfather died and then in May 2004, I started driving it.
I really find it comfortable and in general it's quite easy to park it, since you have a large back window. It handles quite well, and I must say that it has quite good road holding.. compared to my mum's car.. Toyota Yaris (imported 2nd Hand from Japan).
In general I can't complain about the car, except for the Performance.. the engine is quite underpowered and needs some more power..
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 954 cc Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 53124 miles |
| Most recent distance | 63350 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th October, 2005 |