Buyin a pug 205 gti?

Question

im looking at buying a 205 gti, but im not sure what one to get.

Im looking at a 1.9 or a mi16 engine one, i no that the mi16 is not a standard engine in the 205 but the 1.9 is. Im a little worried about the heavy steering and abused examples as well, i had an evo 4 gsr before but got rid of it because i got another baby on the way so i just want something to have some fun in. And are these cars really that good? my cousin has a 205 gti and now a R32 GTR and wont sell his pug. Any feed back would be a help, Thanks

Answer 1

I take it you know all about the stress cracking that happened to 1.9 gti. The engine was too much for the chassis when driven hard.

Answer 2

A 205 will be at least 10 years old by now.  This is fine if you like old cars and will work on it yourself, ALWAYS.

I own 3, 205's, none of which is a gti model..but I am always fixing / replacing / working on little things.  Just this week I had to change a headlamp (glass just fell out while driving), a thermostat (very little heat in winter), and clean out the lamps above the license plate (no light at night, due to corrosion).

I predict that your 10 year old 205 will also have the following nagging problems:

drivers door lock is worn out.

rusty brake lines over top of the petrol tank.

sunroof drips water on your shoulder .

one or both cooling fans needs replaced.

Write me if you need a list for 205's that are 15 -20 years old.  I have even owned 205 's since it's introduction in 1983.