Great little thing! Remember my dad simply drove it at a steady 75MPH on almost any road. French cars, typically the slower 60’s and 70’s one, can be driven hard, pedal to the metal. They’re designed for that. Think of the twisty French roads with all the steep hills! For the same reason: superb suspension, great road holding and precise steering with great response and feel, so you can maintain speed and make swift progress.
@@guhanandanselvadurai5298 You have obviously not driven one in Canada! On that hill ef we did not accelerate as much as possible before the grade (and in excess of the speed limit!) the 204 needed third gear before the top. We would then be traveling less than the posted speed limit! There is only so much an 1150cc engine can accomplish! Lovely car...we enjoyed it very much but the 404 and 504 were even better!
Drove this car in the 70s. The earlier models had column mounted gears while the post 73 models the gear lever was mounted on the floor. Peugeots had the best brakes even then. The post 73 to 80 Peugeots were plagued with rust, later models were rust protected very well.
All 204s had a column-mounted gear lever except for the RHD versions from the 1970 model year onwards. Actually, the steering column was modified for the 1970 model year and Peugeot didn't bother designing a specific RHD column-mounted gear shift and used the 304's floor-mounted lever instead. RHD cars before that were a mirror copy of the LHD versions and the gear lever and indicators were on the left while the ignition key was on the right.
Awesome car review! Enjoyed learning about the Peugeot 204 from both you and your brother. The design of the Peugeot 204 looks so smooth. The interior of the car looks so elegant. It's a bit perplexing regarding the key ignition being on the left side and the turn indicators being on the right side. I want to see Peugeot break back into the U.S. Auto Market. I think the French automaker can find a way to distinguish themselves.
I feel they would do well, but they got to make sure their dealership network is spot on. And that is the most difficult thing to get right. Thanks for enjoying the video! Much appreciated!
To explain your "French are weird' observation, most of these cars had the steering wheel and attached controls where your brother is sitting. When I drive an American car, I shift with my right hand. Americans are weird.
These are very nice small cars, but when I was in my early twenties in '71 in Germany on the French border, we drove these things flat out. All of the cars back then had wind noise. So 120 kmh...you're being too careful.
Great to see it. I have a 72 sedan as well, its hard to restore it here in Israel but things evantually getting along. What was the destiny of that one?
Would love to Renault make its way to the states. My brother actually saw a Seat up in the area from Mexico a while ago. He had no idea what it was lol. We do really miss out on some cool stuff.
SEAT sure are nice to look at, and they don't perform badly at all, but they are just cheaper versions of VW, mostly at the cost of sound dampening. You're not missing out on THAT much. But French cars can be quite interesting indeed.
This was shot around Maurik and Eck en Wiel! Nothing better than riding (or driving) a winding back road. Would be cool if I could do all my reviews there! But, I live in the states now, so I have to make due with what I got. There are some back roads here too, but they are a ways away. In the Netherlands they are literally in everyone's back yard.
I remember shifting to third to make the hill on highway 25 driving up the escarpment going north towards Acton...If you didn'thit the bottom of the hill above the speed limit or you were going to need second!
I love doing classic car reviews. I am a classic car kinda guy! So if someone (in this case my brother) offers up I would be inclined to do it. They usually lack in the views department I've found, but it's a good thing I don't do it for views alone! The experience driving a classic is great, and I'd love to do more of them in the future. Heck, I want my own classic to drive around as a channel mascot / project car.
Lekkere auto! I wish there were more Renaults and Citroens here but I think those manufacturers would find it tough to provide the expected level of dealership service and support here in the states. I'd like to be wrong because I'd love to drive a Clio Williams every day :)
That is the big problem. There has to be a solid dealership network. Everything hinges on that, I believe I read that they are looking at a slow return to the US market currently. I hope it happens!
sorry, but french cars suck, no disrespect to his brother's classic car. But french cars suck period. Im not from the US so I have actually seen and have many friends and family who have owned them
I drove a Citroen C2 when I lived in France and it never ever failed me. Sure they're not up to the reliability of Japanese cars but my experience has been positive. But your entitled to your opinion I guess
good for both of you :) hehehe, I guess they have to be successful somehow otherwise they wouldnt own half of nissan (renault), maybe owning a french car in europe is not as bad as owning them in latin america
Its a great little Car and it doesnt matter that its slow. Because now you have more time to enjoy the Car. I recently bought a 1982 Subaru REX Kei Car with a 660 cc, 2 cylinder Engine with 27 KW ( 37 hp ) and its a blast to drive around.
I bet it's a little go kart! Must be so awesome to run that around town! And as I said, so nice to drive slow. It makes me want to get a classic and daily it. Sure, mine will have a V8, but it is strange how a classic slows you down. Before I know I'll be doing 55 in the right lane. LOL!
High speed was 138 KM/H and O/100 KM/H within...19,8 sc :-)
Great little thing! Remember my dad simply drove it at a steady 75MPH on almost any road. French cars, typically the slower 60’s and 70’s one, can be driven hard, pedal to the metal. They’re designed for that. Think of the twisty French roads with all the steep hills! For the same reason: superb suspension, great road holding and precise steering with great response and feel, so you can maintain speed and make swift progress.
Yes but no power in hilly areas....fine on level terrain for sure...and 400 series highway in Ontario...but you didn't use the highspeed lanes! LOL!
@@brettatton You are wrong they are smooth with good torque on hilly terrains.
@@guhanandanselvadurai5298 You have obviously not driven one in Canada! On that hill ef we did not accelerate as much as possible before the grade (and in excess of the speed limit!) the 204 needed third gear before the top. We would then be traveling less than the posted speed limit! There is only so much an 1150cc engine can accomplish! Lovely car...we enjoyed it very much but the 404 and 504 were even better!
Don 't forget Peugeot 204 is all independent suspension beautiful and comfortable little car.
Drove this car in the 70s. The earlier models had column mounted gears while the post 73 models the gear lever was mounted on the floor. Peugeots had the best brakes even then. The post 73 to 80 Peugeots were plagued with rust, later models were rust protected very well.
All 204s had a column-mounted gear lever except for the RHD versions from the 1970 model year onwards. Actually, the steering column was modified for the 1970 model year and Peugeot didn't bother designing a specific RHD column-mounted gear shift and used the 304's floor-mounted lever instead. RHD cars before that were a mirror copy of the LHD versions and the gear lever and indicators were on the left while the ignition key was on the right.
My father also had a 204 in 1968, very beautiful car. Ciao da italia
Awesome car review! Enjoyed learning about the Peugeot 204 from both you and your brother. The design of the Peugeot 204 looks so smooth. The interior of the car looks so elegant. It's a bit perplexing regarding the key ignition being on the left side and the turn indicators being on the right side. I want to see Peugeot break back into the U.S. Auto Market. I think the French automaker can find a way to distinguish themselves.
I feel they would do well, but they got to make sure their dealership network is spot on. And that is the most difficult thing to get right. Thanks for enjoying the video! Much appreciated!
To explain your "French are weird' observation, most of these cars had the steering wheel and attached controls where your brother is sitting. When I drive an American car, I shift with my right hand. Americans are weird.
I had one for two years. It was 10 years old when I bought it in 1982. In 1984 it broke down beyond repair and went to the car heaven.
How many kilometers were on it when it passed on to car heaven?
@@TheDutchTexan Around 80000 I think
These are very nice small cars, but when I was in my early twenties in '71 in Germany on the French border, we drove these things flat out. All of the cars back then had wind noise. So 120 kmh...you're being too careful.
But 45 years later, is the car still as structurally sound as when it was new? Maybe being careful with it isn't wrong.
Fun to see a review from the Netherlands! I know most of these roads.
Great to see it. I have a 72 sedan as well, its hard to restore it here in Israel but things evantually getting along. What was the destiny of that one?
It is still owned by my brother and his friend to this day! I believe it is in a few wedding photos as well!
@@TheDutchTexan great! Mine was also on our wedding photoshoots.
@@TheDutchTexan i sent you photos on ig
I seen them! That is so cool!
Would love to Renault make its way to the states. My brother actually saw a Seat up in the area from Mexico a while ago. He had no idea what it was lol. We do really miss out on some cool stuff.
SEAT sure are nice to look at, and they don't perform badly at all, but they are just cheaper versions of VW, mostly at the cost of sound dampening. You're not missing out on THAT much.
But French cars can be quite interesting indeed.
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Cool car, cool review, cool bro, cool roads: drove and rode them too, I guess this footage was shot in the Utrecht / Gelderland region, very scenic
This was shot around Maurik and Eck en Wiel! Nothing better than riding (or driving) a winding back road. Would be cool if I could do all my reviews there! But, I live in the states now, so I have to make due with what I got. There are some back roads here too, but they are a ways away. In the Netherlands they are literally in everyone's back yard.
I remember shifting to third to make the hill on highway 25 driving up the escarpment going north towards Acton...If you didn'thit the bottom of the hill above the speed limit or you were going to need second!
Interesting to watch and a funny ending! Ik kan zien dat jullie broers zijn haha
Yup... Hahaha! It was a lot of fun being back there with my family!
Love the classic car review , dont get to see them often ^^
I love doing classic car reviews. I am a classic car kinda guy! So if someone (in this case my brother) offers up I would be inclined to do it. They usually lack in the views department I've found, but it's a good thing I don't do it for views alone! The experience driving a classic is great, and I'd love to do more of them in the future. Heck, I want my own classic to drive around as a channel mascot / project car.
Awesome ^^V Classic cars tend to get lower on views but thank you for sharing it
Keith Wong
No problem. And it depends on the classic too, my (right now) #2 car review is a 1973 Chevrolet Corvette!
The Dutch Texan Omg ^^!
Lekkere auto! I wish there were more Renaults and Citroens here but I think those manufacturers would find it tough to provide the expected level of dealership service and support here in the states. I'd like to be wrong because I'd love to drive a Clio Williams every day :)
That is the big problem. There has to be a solid dealership network. Everything hinges on that, I believe I read that they are looking at a slow return to the US market currently. I hope it happens!
sorry, but french cars suck, no disrespect to his brother's classic car. But french cars suck period. Im not from the US so I have actually seen and have many friends and family who have owned them
Edison Widener
I owned a 305 and a 405 back when I lived in the Netherlands. Neither left me stranded, and they aged gracefully.
I drove a Citroen C2 when I lived in France and it never ever failed me. Sure they're not up to the reliability of Japanese cars but my experience has been positive. But your entitled to your opinion I guess
good for both of you :) hehehe, I guess they have to be successful somehow otherwise they wouldnt own half of nissan (renault), maybe owning a french car in europe is not as bad as owning them in latin america
Hahaha dat einde, geweldig! :D
Ja... Hahahaha! Echt een broer moment!
I like the passengers shirt. I Wonder where I could get one?
I have no clue, my brother did send me one. I have yet to wear it in a review, but I am planning to down the line.
You can order the shirt right here: www.okimono.nl/shop/index.php/menumen/tshirts-men/sacred-cyclist-detail
too slow...nope for me
HAHAHA! Yes, it is slow for sure. But it's all about character when it comes down to classics such as these. And character this 204 has in spades!
Its a great little Car and it doesnt matter that its slow.
Because now you have more time to enjoy the Car.
I recently bought a 1982 Subaru REX Kei Car with a 660 cc,
2 cylinder Engine with 27 KW ( 37 hp ) and its a blast to drive around.
I bet it's a little go kart! Must be so awesome to run that around town! And as I said, so nice to drive slow. It makes me want to get a classic and daily it. Sure, mine will have a V8, but it is strange how a classic slows you down. Before I know I'll be doing 55 in the right lane. LOL!
Nice to hear the name of the vehicle pronounced correctly.
+Gorton Shameless I loved shooting this video together with my brother! And my first car was a Peugeot 305 and the second one a 405!