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Title: Hello - Possibly buying a 205 Gti
Post by: G2DM on August 09, 2010, 11:43:25 AM
Hey guys,

I am thinking about taking the plunge and purchasing a 205 gti.  I was just wondering if there are any particular things I should be looking out for and if you could recommend a good mechanic that knows about pugs from this era.  I am based in Central Auckland.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Geoff
Title: Re: Hello - Possibly buying a 205 Gti
Post by: crispynz1 on August 09, 2010, 09:20:42 PM
I can recommend Greg Kent Automotive. He is at 80 Diana Drive, Glenfield.  8)
Title: Re: Hello - Possibly buying a 205 Gti
Post by: cammmy on August 09, 2010, 09:22:29 PM
Welcome to the forum mate.

Don't be afraid to check out a 405 Mi16 or BX 16v either ;)
Title: Re: Hello - Possibly buying a 205 Gti
Post by: you wont get parts for it mate on August 09, 2010, 09:28:04 PM
or a 309 mi16?
Title: Re: Hello - Possibly buying a 205 Gti
Post by: crispynz1 on August 09, 2010, 09:35:17 PM
Yeah, I just recently got my first pug, 406 STS. Happy as a pig in shit!  8)
Title: Re: Hello - Possibly buying a 205 Gti
Post by: cammmy on August 09, 2010, 09:39:37 PM
Quote from: you wont get parts for it mate on August 09, 2010, 09:28:04 PM
or a 309 mi16?

Actually yes!!! If I didn't have 2 4bie's and a BX... and a Triumph I would buy that in a heartbeat!

I would take a mi'd 309 over an mi'd 205 anyday tbh
Title: Re: Hello - Possibly buying a 205 Gti
Post by: you wont get parts for it mate on August 09, 2010, 09:50:49 PM
if i didnt have so many cars id keep it.lol :-\ taking it for a warrant tomorow`so`hopefully sumone will snap it up after that. pick up mini next week aparently so need the space. haha
Title: Re: Hello - Possibly buying a 205 Gti
Post by: 2052NV on August 09, 2010, 10:38:02 PM
Quote from: you wont get parts for it mate on August 09, 2010, 09:50:49 PM
pick up mini next week aparently so need the space. haha

don't lie doesn't make you look good  ::)
Title: Re: Hello - Possibly buying a 205 Gti
Post by: G2DM on August 10, 2010, 08:36:16 AM
Hey guys

Thanks for the welcome so far.  There is a red 205 gti I am looking at on trademe at the moment.  Seems to have done fairly low k's but will need a new gearbox.  Do any of you know anything about the car I am referring to?

Also how much would I be looking at for a new 'box?

Thanks again
Title: Re: Hello - Possibly buying a 205 Gti
Post by: crispynz1 on August 10, 2010, 08:44:36 AM
Is it this one?  http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=308109931 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=308109931)

If so, it has been listed on FF site by member "emkaybb".
Title: Re: Hello - Possibly buying a 205 Gti
Post by: McSweatydoug01 on August 10, 2010, 09:15:36 AM
Quote from: G2DM on August 10, 2010, 08:36:16 AM
Hey guys

Thanks for the welcome so far.  There is a red 205 gti I am looking at on trademe at the moment.  Seems to have done fairly low k's but will need a new gearbox.  Do any of you know anything about the car I am referring to?

Also how much would I be looking at for a new 'box?

Thanks again
hello . can i ask what is wrong with the gearbox ? does it not drive or is it crunching though gears
Title: Re: Hello - Possibly buying a 205 Gti
Post by: G2DM on August 10, 2010, 09:46:52 AM
Yes it is that car.  I cannot access the buy/sell part of the site yet.

It is more the clutch is slipping at high revs.  Anyone with any info on the car?

Thanks 
Title: Re: Hello - Possibly buying a 205 Gti
Post by: crispynz1 on August 10, 2010, 11:51:22 AM
Quote from: G2DM on August 10, 2010, 09:46:52 AM
Yes it is that car.  I cannot access the buy/sell part of the site yet.

It is more the clutch is slipping at high revs.  Anyone with any info on the car?

Thanks 

Go into the members tab above & look for emkaybb and then PM them