Got the chance of a 205

MarkLP · 26 Mar 2006 at 12:57

Hiya, im in abit of a dilemma. I have got chance of a peugeot 205 for £50! I know its probably not going to be in the best condition, new wing mirror is needed, and front left side panel has a dent in. Although I am thinking that im 17 in 8 months so maybe I could have my first car but also in the time do it up, which i would enjoy, and also would be learning at the same time.

Anyone have any opinions on this please??

Thanks,
Mark

cymatty · 26 Mar 2006 at 12:59

MarkLP said:
Hiya, im in abit of a dilemma. I have got chance of a peugeot 205 for £50! I know its probably not going to be in the best condition, new wing mirror is needed, and front left side panel has a dent in. Although I am thinking that im 17 in 8 months so maybe I could have my first car but also in the time do it up, which i would enjoy, and also would be learning at the same time.

Anyone have any opinions on this please??

Thanks,
Mark

For £50 get it, get it now!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The_Dark_Side · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:10

as long as the tin worm hasn't been using the car as a base of operations for a decade, buy it.
if it's a lost cause (and at this age+price that's perfectly possible) then avoid unless you want to strip it and sell for spares which would return more than fifty quid anyway.

MarkLP · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:10

you reckon? I might be swapping it for an older mini moto I have. Its a mates brothers car. What would insurance be like?

Thanks,
Mark

rG-tom · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:12

depends what engine it is as to insurance

Tom.

Chronos-X · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:29

205 driver here

They're great fun, nice and light, and the look has held up surprisingly well for a 1983 design.

Enfield · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:39

Which 205 is it?

MarkLP · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:42

im not sure. Going to try and find out. Anyone know how much a new passenger side front wing and a wingmirror would be please??

Cheers

Enfield · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:43

MarkLP said:
im not sure. Going to try and find out. Anyone know how much a new passenger side front wing and a wingmirror would be please??

Cheers

Don't know about new but you'll be able to pick some up front a scrap yard for next to nothing.

How many litres is it?

MarkLP · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:44

I don't know any specs on it yet. Just that its a Peugeot 205, white, has a dent in the front left wing and abit on the passengers door?

Mark

Chronos-X · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:44

Get the reg and we can get you the full lowdown on it (including whether its ever been in trouble)

The_Dark_Side · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:46

@ the OP
take a magnet with you and checkout the bottom of the rear quarter panel for filler.
they ALL suffer in this area (among many others)

Enfield · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:48

The_Dark_Side said:
@ the OP
take a magnet with you and checkout the bottom of the rear quarter panel for filler.
they ALL suffer in this area (among many others)

No they don't.

The 205 has a galvanised body.

Here's my old 205, not even a hint of rust on it. http://www.ocuk-motors.co.uk/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=901

The_Dark_Side · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:51

Enfield said:
No they don't.

The 205 has a galvanished body.

Here's my old 205, not even a hint of rust on it. http://www.ocuk-motors.co.uk/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=901

only after 1988.
and as the OP hasn't specified the age, and that the car is up for grabs at £50 ,i figured it'd be an older rather than a newer model.

Chronos-X · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:55

Yeah my 205 is rust-free too, from '91

Chronos-X · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:56

Enfield said:
No they don't.

The 205 has a galvanised body.

Here's my old 205, not even a hint of rust on it. http://www.ocuk-motors.co.uk/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=901

Spotted this poor old girl on there

Enfield · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:56

Lol yeah.

Only got the pay out cheque for that a couple of days ago and that happened on 2nd December last year!

MarkLP · 26 Mar 2006 at 14:11

Cheers for the info. I think its an F reg.. I will try to find out the full registration though!

Mark

Lopéz · 26 Mar 2006 at 15:54

Enfield said:
No they don't.

Oh yes they do

Believe me, I've bodged this exact area myself in the past. I used Chemical Metal, expanding insulation foam (you know, the orange stuff you squirt into a roof) and sealed it all in with some astonishingly heavy duty floor paint. Nobody at the MOT station raised an eyebrow

Even the later ones rot. I've seen some horrific K plate GTi's, rotten down every seam. Miami blue ones seem very prone to this for reasons unbeknown to me.

MarkLP · 26 Mar 2006 at 15:56

hope you don't mind but I added you to msn last night Lopez. Saw your rally thread so thought you might be the man to talk to!