peugeot 205 gti review

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Average Ratings
Performance8.6/10 Based on 20 ratings
Practicality7.5/10 Based on 20 ratings
Reliability7.5/10 Based on 20 ratings
Value for Money8.8/10
Reviewer Rating8.6/10
Overall Rating8.5/10 Based on 29 ratings
86% Recommended19 out of 22 Reviews

Review of Peugeot 205 Gti

By markbaker837 on 24th Nov 2004

markbaker837's Ratings
Year Manufactured1990
Length of ownership2 months
Performance5/10
Practicality2/10
Reliability4/10
Value for money7/10
Overall value6/10
no markbaker837's recommendation

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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1 Comment on Review by markbaker837 for Peugeot 205 Gti

  1. 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!



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