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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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Default Going to look at a 205 GTi tonight

Black/grey colour, 1.9, 100k, stainless, half leather, lowered (not too much) and in good condition (that remains to be seen eh?)

£950

Fookin pocket rocket, here we come.

Anything to look out for on these????
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 11:50 AM
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lol they seem to be car of the moment

let me know how it goes cos i gonna be lookin at gettin 1 too

mailed bout an MI16 this mornin just waitin for a reply
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 11:58 AM
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I got one on Saturday for £500

Check for accident damage, rot (shouldn't be any really!) Just the usual things.

Do a search on google for 205 gti buyers guide, there are a few good links!
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 12:18 PM
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Hehe Im on the hunt for 1 aswell for a run around / track car, with all this demand prices will start to rocket lol
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 12:30 PM
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Buy octobers edition of "retro Cars" - there a big 205 GTI feature in there.

I used to have one - just watch out the the joints (gaps) - top and bottom of the B post.
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 12:31 PM
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Everyone I have seen has cracks along the top of the B pillar, some worse than others! I wasn't too fussed buying my new one as its going to get a decent cage in...!
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 05:01 PM
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Phil why dont you just but my 309 gti goodwood instead Same power, better handeling, with leathers etc
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 05:16 PM
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awesome cars, the 1.6 is better tho!
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 05:24 PM
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my mate at work just bought a 1.6 205 gti for £500, only done 87k

why is every1 goin 205 mad again
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 05:30 PM
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Miss my 205! Much more fun than the cossie too!

Look for valve stem seals (smoke at idle after a blast), Trailing arm bearings on rear suspension (uneven tyre wear,groaning etc).
Dont be put off if the drivers seat is all fooked - they're all like that!
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 08:34 PM
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Its a fookin minter and i bought it
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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ive got a dimma charcole grey 1.9 tidy been left in some ones garage ,will be for sale soon with full mot .and before you say it or think it yes a legit one
thanks jc
p.s it has got suspension kit on it kn s/sexhaust and has been played with camed me thinks
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by JC MOTORSPORT
before you say it or think it yes a legit one


You're getting the jist of my humour now John
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by JC MOTORSPORT
ive got a dimma charcole grey 1.9 tidy been left in some ones garage ,will be for sale soon with full mot .and before you say it or think it yes a legit one
thanks jc
p.s it has got suspension kit on it kn s/sexhaust and has been played with camed me thinks
PM me a price when it goes up for sale
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