I want a mint 205 GTi - Tips?

-westy- · 8 Feb 2006 at 16:36

Afternoon all,

I've decided to keep my 205 XS for a while and save hard for a 205 GTi. Seeing as i'm going to be going short on quite a lot of stuff for a while (going out etc) - I want it to be worthwhile.

So what kind of price would I be looking at for a fantastic 205 Gti, in mint condition? Where would I be best off finding it?

Last of all - How hard is it to find a Miami Blue GTi?

cheers

-westy- · 8 Feb 2006 at 17:09

I'm registered on 205 GTi Drivers - i'm keeping an eye out on there. I just don't want to buy another lemon like my XS - i've only got it in decent condition after having it for a year!

I know the bodywork isn't going to be in great nick, they're made of tin foil

-westy- · 8 Feb 2006 at 18:32

BaJ said:
Mmmmm .... http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/57381.htm

stop teasing me

the only thing I don't like about them is the seats really. Those are easily changed or re-upholstered though.

-westy- · 9 Feb 2006 at 21:39

Sanchez said:
It is when you only have a 'puny' 115

Anyway, wondered well OT. Hope you find a decent one westy, there are a few about if you look hard enough and whichever you decide to go for I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

I've only got about 85bhp at the moment, but its perfectly adequate. It suprises a few people when they see an F reg 205

-westy- · 9 Feb 2006 at 21:55

Lopéz said:
Having driven many, many examples of both, the 1.9 is a nasty harsh engine, although it can't half shift if you can be bothered to extract the revs from it. The 1.6 is a much sweeter, revvier engine. It has smaller wheels which make it feel far nimbler, smaller brakes which are better in balance with the car, and doesn't feel so over-tyred.

I'd pick a sweet 1.6 over the 1.9 any day.

What are your opinions of the 1.9 wheels on a 1.6? Looks wise, i think they look great

-westy- · 9 Feb 2006 at 22:10

Lopéz said:
I agree, but they do taint the driving experience a little. If you aren't leathering it then you probably won't notice though

Chances are that I'll find a 1.6 with the bigger wheels on - it is worth changing them?

-westy- · 9 Feb 2006 at 23:35

Lopéz said:
Unless you are really only concerned with straight line blasting then you'll probably find the 1.6 a more enjoyable drive. Of course, you may not agree but try both first.

One of the main reasons for going for a 1.6 - insurance. I'd only be 20 with 1yr NCB (NUD Rapid Bonus thing

)

It'll cost me over £1000 to insure a 1.6!

I'd prefer the more nimble car tbh - most of the roads i drive are quite twisty, even the A roads.

-westy- · 9 Feb 2006 at 23:51

chopchop said:
maybe he blames his car for putting him into that bridge

over 1k to insure it westy?? id be reluctant to even pay £500 for the 1.9 lol!!

maybe you should keep your car another year and the extra ncb and 1yr older will make it more sensible??

According to Norwich union i'd have a full 1 year's no claims in march, which they can certify as a full 1 year. After that i'm going to swap to a proper 12 month policy, get some proper NCB. I'll probably change car August time.

-westy- · 10 Feb 2006 at 00:02

Sanchez said:
I really like the pepperpots. I do prefer the Speedline ones but I think that's mainly because they are a touch bigger. But I suppose it's all down to preference really.

Westy, Are the bonus accellerator thingey's not transferable between insurance co's then?

nope

I was led to believe otherwise when i started the policy. I'm calling up to cancel my policy the moment they give me a certified 1 year's no claims in March