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Title: 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI for my first car!!
Post by: dowleh on April 10, 2016, 08:20:55 PM
I have just bought a 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6 for my first car! Looking for parts, does anyone have any interior trim such as rear boot-lid interior trim, glove box and centre console piece? Also is there anything should I know about these cars?
Cheers
Harry D
Title: Re: 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI for my first car!!
Post by: Pee Dubbaya on April 10, 2016, 08:37:09 PM
Hello and welcome! Congrats on your purchase. Good to see that the comment was noted  8)
Unfortunately interior trim is something that deteriorates in many 205's, especially in NZ with our high UV. Cam is currently parting out a car that may have those bits though...

205's are fun to drive - make sure that your tyres are good, and drive through corners with some throttle until you get used to the lift-off oversteer tendencies (if you're not sure of what I'm talking about I'd suggest you consult google/YouTube). Take some time on a quiet corner with good run off and sight lines to find out what it's like for yourself - forewarned is forearmed!
Title: Re: 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI for my first car!!
Post by: CaM on April 10, 2016, 08:40:57 PM
Heya mate.
Just scrappin a car tomorrow that i was parting out. Will go see if I have the interior boot trim. I Def don't have a console or glovebox anymore though sorry.
Title: Re: 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI for my first car!!
Post by: dowleh on April 10, 2016, 09:07:37 PM
oh sweet! Flick me a message tomorrow if ya have it!
And yes i have heard about the oversteer tendencies! Better take it easy the first time i go for a proper drive!
Title: Re: 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI for my first car!!
Post by: GiveItSomeFrogginJandal on April 11, 2016, 01:53:03 AM
Quote from: dowleh on April 10, 2016, 08:20:55 PM
I have just bought a 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6 for my first car! Looking for parts, does anyone have any interior trim such as rear boot-lid interior trim, glove box and centre console piece? Also is there anything should I know about these cars?
Cheers
Harry D

Bold call! Have 3x boot trim in AKL. No dash bits, ebay.uk and classicpeugeotspares.co.uk are your friends...

Keep an eye on the cooling system they have a knack of cooking themselves fairly easily.
Title: Re: 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI for my first car!!
Post by: RS on April 11, 2016, 07:12:38 AM

Welcome.

Great first car.

Get the handbrake nice and tight so you can so some mean as turns to impress everyone.

Good luck with the parts.
Title: Re: 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI for my first car!!
Post by: dowleh on April 11, 2016, 12:57:14 PM
Hahaha! Need to get those handbrake turns looking awesome  :)
Title: Re: 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI for my first car!!
Post by: BigPete on April 11, 2016, 03:47:39 PM
It's embarrassing when the handbrake cable snaps mid-turn.
Title: Re: 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI for my first car!!
Post by: Mungous on April 11, 2016, 04:11:06 PM
Or if you're driving a BX and forgot that your handbrake works on the front wheels...
Title: Re: 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI for my first car!!
Post by: RS on April 11, 2016, 05:44:38 PM
Quote from: BigPete on April 11, 2016, 03:47:39 PM
It's embarrassing when the handbrake cable snaps mid-turn.

Speaking of snapping. Handbrake turns are responsible for 43% of teenage pregnancies. Always wear protection.
Title: Re: 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI for my first car!!
Post by: dowleh on April 11, 2016, 08:51:27 PM
hahaha!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI for my first car!!
Post by: Lincooln on April 18, 2016, 08:45:28 AM
Quote from: RS on April 11, 2016, 05:44:38 PM
Quote from: BigPete on April 11, 2016, 03:47:39 PM
It's embarrassing when the handbrake cable snaps mid-turn.

Speaking of snapping. Handbrake turns are responsible for 43% of teenage pregnancies. Always wear protection.

I always practice safe driving. I always wear condom.
Title: Re: 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI for my first car!!
Post by: puggy21 on April 18, 2016, 03:16:55 PM
did you buy that black one on trade me, looked like quite a tidy one
Title: Re: 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI for my first car!!
Post by: dowleh on May 14, 2016, 08:37:56 PM
yep! Its for sale now tho  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( stupid parents http://www.fastfrogs.co.nz/index.php/topic,11293.0.html (http://www.fastfrogs.co.nz/index.php/topic,11293.0.html)
Title: Re: 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI for my first car!!
Post by: Pee Dubbaya on May 15, 2016, 10:01:00 PM
Just modified your link to go to classifieds section thread there Harry.