Faults:

New radiator.

New exhaust at 64,000 miles.

Stalls sometimes when cold (still haven't found the fault. Peugeot diagnostic computer said there was nothing wrong!!!).

General Comments:

Fantastic fun on B-roads!

Rattles & squeaks a bit (turn the stereo up!!)

Performance surprises a lot of other car users.

Great chassis!

Decent mpg.

Faults:

New carb needed as the previous one packed up.

New brake lines to rear drums as bad corrosion occurred.

New (full) exhaust system needed.

Front seats had to be ripped up and welded back in as mounting brackets had come loose.

General Comments:

The XS is incredibly quick, especially when the twin choke kicks in at around 3500rpm. This is great fun to test out, but means more trips to the petrol station!

0-60mph is around 9 seconds (makes your mates very jealous!)

It's quicker than most cars of the same size (XR2's, Golfs, Si's, AX GT's).

Often the car under-steers when it is pushed into a hard corner, but overall the handling is superb.

Faults:

2 CV joints/driveshafts.

2 track rod ends.

CV boot.

2 sets of brake pads.

Starter motor.

Alternator.

Ignition module.

Distributor cap.

Alarm.

Heater blower.

General Comments:

I bought this car after reading good reviews from friends. However once I'd purchased it the first roundabout produced a grumbling CV joint. £140 later I had a whole new shaft. 1 month later the other side did it. Then the car didn't start. Broke down on the motorway!! Nice. Had to have two track rod ends fitted.

The car was great to drive but the problems with it added to French part costs led me to get shot of it.

Get a good one and get it checked out by the AA or whoever. Better to be safe than as sorry as I was!

Faults:

Gear linkage bolt came loose.

Front discs needed replacing.

Mid exhaust box replaced.

General Comments:

The 205 XS provides an insurance loop-hole, allowing younger drivers to experience astounding performance from a car they can afford. I've had mine for a year and a half and it's only been in the garage twice since I bought it! The XS will keep up with a 1.6 GTI up to 60mph where its big brother will utilise its mid-range muscle. Apart from lacking some GTI trim elements, the XS sports a GTI bumper, giving it a menacing look from the front.

The interior is also modelled on the GTI but the seats by my reckoning are more comfortable, keeping you in place, especially when driving like a lunatic!

My only complaint is the loss of leaded petrol in the UK. Put a full tank of leaded in one of these babies and you really do notice how much more responsive the car can be!

If you're looking for an quick and insurable car, look no further!