Peugeot 205 STDT Review

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Peugeot 205 STDT
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arry.'s Review of Peugeot 205 STDT

4th Jun 2002

Overall Rating

3 stars
  • Value for money
    2 stars
  • Practicality
    3.5 stars
  • Performance
    3.5 stars
  • Reliability
    2.5 stars
Good Points

Excellent handling for such a small car, nippy.


Bad Points

Engine sounds terrible! Gearboxes all fall apart after 80k. The most tacky, rattly interior ever built.


General Comments

Had the Peugeot 205 1600 gti for a few months and liked the overall look of the car. It was fun too, with not much more than a wheel in each corner, no weight to it and a pretty chirpy little engine. But, if i'm honest, it's not exactly the worlds best constructed car ever. The interior is cheap and nasty. The engines sound like a tank and the gearboxes don't have any good points at all. These cars rot badly too if not looked after, especially rear sills and tailgate. Not the fastest of the hot hatches out there either, and certainly not the best.

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  • jon. on 28th Aug 2002

    I don't honestly think the guy who wrote the review knows much about cars or what goes into making a car fun and enjoyable. I have an 89 Gti 1.6 and to date it is the best car I've owned. I've had a couple of hot hatches, Nova SR and AX GT 500, and a coupe, VW Scirocco GTS, and to be honest for what I paid for my 205 (£550) it has been well worth the money. Ok so she has a few rattles, her engine is starting to smoke a bit at severe throttle pounding, but the rawness, great engine note (standard exhaust of course) and rapidness is great. 13 years old and will give a Saxo VTR/ 106 GTi a good run for it's money. Cracking.

  • arry. on 29th Aug 2002

    jon

    believe me when i say i dont hate the pugs, and also believe i do know a lot about cars - i've owned/driven more than most!

    Its just that the other gti's ive driven have been better overall, maybe not more "fun", but better. for example i had a corolla gti16, which was a lot faster, more reliable, stronger engines and box, interior with full electrics and decent switches/panels, was far better on petrol, etc etc. The car didnt handle as well i will admit that, but if i had to chose between the two the corolla would win all the time.

    I'm not doubting they're great value for money, because they undoubtably are - especially given the performance.

    And as for what makes a car fun? RWD and 250bhp outta my s13 200sx! now thats fun!

  • Dan. on 27th Oct 2002

    Arry You clearly know very little about the motor industry. The Peugeot 205 is still the best hot hatch around. It's like a Mini on drugs! I've driven many different cars, my first was a 1.3 Peugeot 309 (that made me smile) my current car is 328 BMW (that makes my smile) and quite frankly you make me smile! I owned a 205 GTi for a few years and every time i drove it i giggled! No other car has ever done that for me. It only cost me £700. Who cares about rattles and trim? You've totally missed the point of the car.

  • eddbrett on 7th Sep 2004

    What is that guy on about, i have a J-Reg 205 TD with not a single spot of rust on the body work. He must be talking about a different car altogther, cos 205's dont rot.