By Guest. on 20th Feb 2008
Guest.'s Ratings| Year Manufactured | 1993 |
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| Length of ownership | 5 Years |
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| Doors | 3 |
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| Performance | 4/10  |
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| Practicality | 8/10 |
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| Reliability | 10/10 |
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| Value for money | 9/10 |
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| Overall value | 9/10 |
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 Guest.'s recommendation |
Good Points
Character of ride on 14" alloys/ GTI running gear, reliability, parts available quickly not overpriced, shape [I prefer 3-door these days/ good styling [not angry/ mean], Sound/ distinctive and pleasant growl [The Police found that to be a problem on the beat], windscreen angle allows pedestrian/ other road user friends to see driver - [not a reflection of sky], rarity/ recognisable easily, adequate power [I'm not towing], not cool for a car thief, sunroof quick [wacky French affair], Original general condition includes the stereo!
Bad Points
Hatch leaks, Heaters have improved in 15 years, Trip meter has stopped resetting [160000miles], Central locking not currently working. No airbags, No aircon. Good mechanic needed in background to make it all happen so well.
General Comments
My Peugeot 205 does the rare/cool car thing for me.
Commutes daily so [full size] spare wheel ready in hatch with chocks / jack etc. Well matched to UK speed limits and rural roads with plenty of hill climbing. [Pug 307 chosen for motorway work - but 205 DT for snow or flood]. Not For Sale [yet]. Generally puts a smile on faces.
