Peugeot 205 Review // Is it really as good as they say? 

That's more like it - I much prefer to see this type of car - a car for the masses - and not that posh Bentley! In the late 90's where I worked, I regularly drove a 205 van doing courier work and quite enjoyed my driving experience. My then boss (who was tighter than a duck's quack!) liked to get his money's worth, and that van was run into the ground! They replaced it with a Skoda van (Felicia, I think it was) that wasn't so much fun to drive. That was one of many reasons that led to me leaving there for pastures new!

I love how this is one of the rare 205 reviews of an example that's NOT a GTIi- so refreshing

Another good review JJ. I had a serious accident in a 205 (air lifted!) and have to say I was very lucky - I wouldn't want to go in one again with the lack of safety features! Cheers

I had an 89 205XS 1.4. It was a wonderful car with sublime ride and handling, great steering feel and lots of space efficiency. Throw in low gearing with a revvy engine, it made for a pocket rocket. I only sold it when my first born was due and my wife didn't fancy our chances if I stuffed it.

NOT MY WORDS CAROL, the words of Top Gear Magazine!

Just goes to show JJ, when it comes to styling, the old adage 'keep it simple' really does apply. This little rascal still looks good and well proportioned umpteen years later. Cheers.

Nice find JJ! Can't beat a bit of nostalgia! Really like the Rally version. Loved the look of the 306 when it came out too.

Backseat JJ looks a bit younger than your good self! Thankyou for that excellent video it was fun helping you make it. You are not the only RU-vidr to fall for charms of my 205, its just one of those cars. The thumbnail is spectacular to.😊

Nice review

Yup. I’m driving it from here as a motor trader. Having had plenty. Rode looked well…. just nice cars. Look well even now. 306 facelift you showed such a pretty car

Great video very interesting car

I had to laugh when you said about Grandma's car, with my mk1 Focus saloon I've got a matching pair with Grandad's car aswell!

Had one in my young days, a 1.3l, nimble and nippy, it was perfect, till the rear axle started to show signs of its infamous disease.

Yeah mate had a 16gti back in the day still hold up the 205 shape today

"There are no cup holders 'cause cup holders were not a thing in the 80s, so I can't blame Peugeot" (Looks at a Peugeot 208 with no cup holders)

I had a 205 in Italy it had sun roof ...... could do with a five speed gearbox instead of four

preston?

Nice video, your best in a while 🤌 Props to the owner(s) as well for keeping the car in such good condition.