RE: PH Heroes: Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9
Discussion
Reading this thread has bought such a smile to my face! I bought a White 1.9 GTI, F924 ETT as a present to myself for my 19th birthday! It cost me £150 a month to insure but did I care!? Did I hell!!! The best car I've ever driven and I only wish I had it now I know how to drive properly, 19 year olds think they can drive but the lift off oversteer caught me out once! Lesson learnt! Have had a 309 GTI since and a GTI-6, both great cars too but not a patch on the 205! PH Classifieds here I come! :-)
joz8968 said:
300bhp/ton said:
Maybe I need to try one. Although I've driven a fair mix of cars and it would need to be sensational and a huge step up from anything else comparable to truly impress, which I doubt it would be. Had a couple of 106's though.
Thing is, 25 odd years on, we've all now been 'corrupted' by 'big' power. So, even if you did, you might well now be underwhelmed. You'd have to go in with your "80s hot hatch" head on.... Edited by joz8968 on Tuesday 29th March 15:09
I deeply regret never getting the chance back then to own one. I had a 309GTi which was a bit of a dog (turned out to be clocked and the headgasket was toast) but it was still good to drive.
The 205 always eluded me. I may have to finally have one one day...
quite fitting i got mine up and in order today this article should appear
i can agree totally with this write up, absolute hooligan, but then put it in 5th and its cruises pretty nicely on the motorway
i can agree totally with this write up, absolute hooligan, but then put it in 5th and its cruises pretty nicely on the motorway
- rose spectacles firmly on today*
sootyrumble said:
Your right about the mint green i think it was called Laser Green but it deffinitely wasn't Lhasa as that is a dark Veedub metallic from the Mk1 GTI's, they also did a Roland Garros which was effectively BRG with white leather interior which you may be confusing it with
Always liked the Roland Garros, but I don't think it was ever a GTI. It may have been a CTI, but I always fancied the dark green with white leather, but stopped short when I couldn't get it with the GTI spec. Wasn't the Roland Garros auto only too?My (mint) white one met its end a few years back soon after getting onto the M11 from Stansted. Motor let go (I had let it get low on oil) and bits of engine could be heard bouncing onto the motorway behind! Eeek!
AA got it to my flat in Leic, and I was so pee'd off it just sat for a while on the road. Finally rang a specialist, simply to take it off my hands for 1p lol (legal transaction). He opened the bonnet, and staring us in the face was a conrod resting unassumingly against the alternator!!! I'll never forget that lol.
AA got it to my flat in Leic, and I was so pee'd off it just sat for a while on the road. Finally rang a specialist, simply to take it off my hands for 1p lol (legal transaction). He opened the bonnet, and staring us in the face was a conrod resting unassumingly against the alternator!!! I'll never forget that lol.
Edited by joz8968 on Tuesday 29th March 15:43
I had three of these way back in 1998, 2000 and 2003. Amazing little cars, struggled in warm weather and slow traffic, but great to drive really hard. Build quality was so-so, but the torque steer was incredible and for such a light package the brakes etc were very good. Glad I never crashed one as they were not the safest of cars but oh how I now miss the two red 1.9's and a Green one. Steering if I remember was good on the go but hard work parking and the radio was dreadful.
E 529 DKX, G 910 UBM and a K plate that slips my mind.
E 529 DKX, G 910 UBM and a K plate that slips my mind.
joz8968 said:
300bhp/ton said:
Maybe I need to try one. Although I've driven a fair mix of cars and it would need to be sensational and a huge step up from anything else comparable to truly impress, which I doubt it would be. Had a couple of 106's though.
Thing is, 25 odd years on, we've all now been 'corrupted' by 'big' power. So, even if you did, you might well now be underwhelmed. You'd have to go in with your "80s hot hatch" head on.... Edited by joz8968 on Tuesday 29th March 15:09
300bhp/ton said:
Reckon I could appreciate it on it's own merits. I'm a big believer that power isn't always everything due to running a few classics and a 80hp Roadster.
Agreed.In that case, 'test drive' one (if you can find a dealer selling a decent one - maybe that enthusiast in the article?). I reckon you'll easily 'get' it...
Just been looking around at some good examples of this car and now might be the time to get one. There is one for sale in the classifieds for over £11k!!!
It seems like it could be an appreciating classic as decent ones with low miles don't seem to be available for less than £5k.
I paid less than that for mine in 1996 and sold it for £3.5k in 1998.
It seems like it could be an appreciating classic as decent ones with low miles don't seem to be available for less than £5k.
I paid less than that for mine in 1996 and sold it for £3.5k in 1998.
joz8968 said:
300bhp/ton said:
Reckon I could appreciate it on it's own merits. I'm a big believer that power isn't always everything due to running a few classics and a 80hp Roadster.
Agreed.In that case, 'test drive' one (if you can find a dealer selling a decent one - maybe that enthusiast in the article?). I reckon you'll easily 'get' it...
If they truly are a day and night difference/better than anything else at this price point then maybe I'm missing out.
I had one, H reg in white, in 1.6 gti, with 1.9 wheels. It was rotten because it had rust around the front windows, and tempernal alarm system.. but oh boy it can handle. It is so much fun. I came out of 3 year of mini cooper, into 1.6 GTI. found it wasnt very torquey... but it had intera free rev to play with. very fun on country road.
The ride quality is perfect for UK roads.
The ride quality is perfect for UK roads.
Cracking cars - had an early 1.6 and more recently a later 1.9. Made my Mk5 Golf GTI (supposed to be a great 'fun' hatch) seem utterly boring in every way except straight line performance. Made me drive like a loon 20 years ago and they still do now.
That said, the 309gti I had was my favourite.
That said, the 309gti I had was my favourite.
Galaxy Bob said:
sootyrumble said:
Your right about the mint green i think it was called Laser Green but it deffinitely wasn't Lhasa as that is a dark Veedub metallic from the Mk1 GTI's, they also did a Roland Garros which was effectively BRG with white leather interior which you may be confusing it with
Always liked the Roland Garros, but I don't think it was ever a GTI. It may have been a CTI, but I always fancied the dark green with white leather, but stopped short when I couldn't get it with the GTI spec. Wasn't the Roland Garros auto only too?I agree, the 205 GTI is well worthy of hero status. If only because I have a soft spot for older Peugeots.
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