Peugeot 205 Gti Review

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Peugeot 205 Gti
4.3 stars
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markbaker837's Review of Peugeot 205 Gti

24th Nov 2004

Overall Rating

3 stars
  • Value for money
    3.5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    2 months
  • Practicality
    1 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    1990
  • Performance
    2.5 stars
  • Reliability
    2 stars
Good Points

I always wanted a 205 1.9 gti for years so brought one on an h plate amazing handling and looks.


Bad Points

Had nothing but trouble; engine splutters ,cuts out a lot when cold, doesn't seem to have a lot of power bottem end.


General Comments

I really like the looks and handling of the Peugeot 205 Gti, but the engine is poor it splutters a lot in second gear and top end leaves a bit to be desired if anyone has any tips on how to make it run better please let me know.

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  • kevf205 Rank: Lance Corporal on 14th Jan 2005

    Have you had it looked at by a mechanic? As a matter of course, I would replace the plugs and leads as it sounds like an ignition problem and also get a new air filter. I do not know how much mechanical knowledge you have so don't want to be patronising but I can give you a list of things I would check. (you may want to get a hynes manual).

    Excessive oil in distributor cap?
    - clean it. If the oil comes back get a new seal for the distributor housing.

    build up of dirt in air flow sensor making it stick?
    -clean it with a rag and a bit of wd40
    -do the same with the throttle buterfly

    are the valve clearences correct?
    -remove the cam cover and check with feeler guages
    -if out then replace (or ask a garage to do it)

    is the throttle initial position set correct?
    -set it up as per the instructions in the manual

    if this doesn't cure the problem then replace the fuel filter (it should be replaced every 5 years at least).

    These jobs will not take up much time at all and are very easy. If problems persist then you may have to get a garage to look at it. There is no reason why you shouldn't be able to have your 205 running sweet!