Lurk Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 It's a 1988 1.6 Gti, sunroof, non-power assisted steering. Red, with pepper pot alloys. 1988 Peugeot 205 Gti 1.6 11 Month MOT, 5 month Tax 115k miles. Non- PAS, sun roof. Now I have a Caterham this just isn’t being used enough so will have to go. I've prevaricated about selling for the last 6 months, but now it really does have to be sold. I’ve owned it for almost 3 years and its been a cracking car - just not being used enough. Car is in good condition for its age with less rust than most and a very solid shell. On purchase I had some corrective work carried out by a 205 specialist: New top mounts and bearings New front disks and pads New clutch cable New spark plugs More recently it has had: New radiator hoses New HT leads New starter motor New Battery New motor for washer jet Re - ground cylinder head, new gaskets. Minimal history prior to my purchase but car appears to have been well looked after, a very tidy original car. Interior is smart with very little wear (for a car of this age). Bad bits: - Paintwork is showing it’s age in some areas (see photos) - Some paintchips and scratches around the front of the car All in all a great car that will make someone very happy. Photos can be seen here which shows the good bits and the bad bits. (taken on a rainy day – look even better after thorough clean and polish) Priced now reduced to sell Edited by - Lurk on 27 Jun 2012 11:40:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJV Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 boing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurk Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Boing Took it out for a spin yesterday - still running well........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJV Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Still available Lurk? Don't believe it. Will you bring it this weekend?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJV Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Bring it down at the weekend Lurk we can go for a blat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurk Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Boing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJV Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Thanks for the boat last weekend I had forgotten how clean the car was if I needed a daily commuter I would be tempted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Village Idiot Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Please can somebody buy this car, this surely is the steal of the century in petrolheadom. It needs to be sold so that I don't have this advert waved in front of me telling me to buy it and stick learner drivers in it so that I can justify it to the wife. We all know (as 7 owners) that this was actually the best hot hatch ever made, that the 1.6 was a much sweeter car than the 1.9. Dicks Lurk, will show this add to my 77 year old mum she had two Pug GTI's loved the 1.6 the most over the 1.9 and is carless for the first time and is regretting it, she might be tempted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurk Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Boing Picked this up from the garage last night, now has 12 month MOT. (and new brake hoses) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myothercarsa2cv Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Must... Resist... Want... So... Bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irrotational Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Me....Too....he keeps plaguing me on a near daily basis! 😬 Please someone buy it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren f Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Mmm lovely . I had 2x 1.6GTis in the mid-eighties, both non-PAS. I reckon the nearest a tintop has ever got to the steering feel of a Seven. I'd have it a moment but If I bought another 'needy' car, divorce would ensue. And I've got nowhere to hide it up ☹️. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 19, 2012 Member Share Posted May 19, 2012 I had and loved a 1.6 GTi. If you drove one now with no nostalgia and no context how would it stack up against a modern cheap hot hatchback? Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 "If you drove one now with no nostalgia and no context how would it stack up against a modern cheap hot hatchback?" Very well, IMO. I bought a really nice 205 GTi a couple of years ago, and I was astonished how much fun it was - better in lots of ways than most of today's offerings. But, modern cars tend to have more comforts and conveniences for everyday use. So, I decided to see if there really is a current equivalent of the 205 GTi, and tried all the options. My conclusion was the Renaultsport Clio 200 Cup is the nearest - but you'd spent over £10k + for one. There seem to be two markets for the 205 GTi: - Those who want a 'future classic' - so the car needs to be immaculate, original, fsh, low mileage, etc, and these start around £3k ++. - Those who want a cheap, reliable, fun, run-around that will deliver lots of thrills for little money. These are £1-2k and, bought wisely and looked after, can be terrific value. See for an accurate summary. (ps - I did eventually swap mine for a Clio 200 Cup) Edited by - Mike C. on 19 May 2012 16:15:29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurk Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Agree about the two markets, with a bit of work this be in the first category although I suspect lack of history prior to myownership may hurt it. It really is great fun, ended up taking first the Caterham and then the 205 down the same stretch of road a couple of hours apart on the weekend. Whilst the Caterham was obviously faster and more of a buzz, the 205 was great fun and on the bumpier sections just as fast and no worries about grounding - it flowed beautifully (suspension is softer than modern cars where the marketting teams seem to think stiff=sporty). If someone doesn't buy it soon I may have to do what my other half keeps on telling me and keep it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurk Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 boing As per updated heading this now has 6 months tax on it, as well as the MOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJV Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I am happy to drive it to Le Mans for you to get a Peugeot showing in 2012 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurk Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 ............ I know how much you're planning on taking you need a transit not a hatchback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJV Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Well I have an extensive menu Planned for us all and a new pop up Gazebo to shelter under. Shame the new car hasn't arrived could do with the space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurk Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 bttt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurk Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 boing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJV Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Boing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurk Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Boing - price reduced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJV Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 that is a cheap motor for its condition & unmolested state!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJV Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Boing on me Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now