1988 Peugeot 205 GLD 1.8 diesel from UK and Ireland
Summary:
A cheap, cheerful and fast little motor
Faults:
Mainly routine things, new timing belt every 48k miles etc etc, oil changes every 5k. No major disasters. Timing is currently not right but this will be easily fixed with a new belt.
The gear linkages are a bit weak: made of bits of coathanger and little ball joints, this will not take much thrashing when my Mother drives it.
General Comments:
An excellent car. Top speed 95mph, 0-60 in under 20 secs! The engine seems to go on forever and the body work is entirely rust free.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th June, 2000
8th Jun 2001, 14:44
I have 205 J-reg 1.8d.
I have noticed that the old bird (102k) is smoking more and more. Any tips to stop this?