205 - Ease of steering

woodhead722 · Post by **woodhead722** » 30 Aug 2006, 12:46

We have had 205 diesels since '91, and have concluded for my wife at least that power steering is essential.

However can anyone confirm how light a 1100 petrol 205 car is in comparison, as the MOT is due and I'm taking nothing for granted, and am keeping eyes open for another just in case.

rabenson · Post by **rabenson** » 01 Sep 2006, 12:26

I've had both without power steering but don't remember the diesel seeming much heavier than the petrol (I part ex-ed one for t'other). They were both a pig to park in a tight spot unless you've got arms like popeye!

got a feeling that my 205 junior d (k reg) was about the last of the diesels not to have PAS.

Ron

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 02 Sep 2006, 11:28

A few years ago we had two identical XUD 205's. The wife had one, a daughter had the other. Neither had power steering, but I never heard them complain about heavy steering.

woodhead722 · Post by **woodhead722** » 02 Sep 2006, 20:25

I can assure you there is a world of difference with / without PAS on the diesel.

Compare when parking!!

demag · Post by **demag** » 06 Sep 2006, 01:58

I used to put 50psi in the front tyres on mine. That made it easier.

Got exciting in the wet though.