Now I'm All Grown Up What Should I Do With My 205?

[johnyma22 3]

I've had quite a few 205's over the years and bought my last one about 10 years ago and spent 4 years and ~£20k modifying it. I never put it in any mags or anything as the project was way too personal. 6 or so years ago I started a company that consumed all of my time to do date, this is pretty established now so I can be a bit more flexible w/ my time.

 

Personally I have just bought a family home so I don't really want to invest any of my disposable income into a car, plus I'm getting old(28) and kids will happen sooner rather than later (don't tell the Mrs I told you this).

 

Imho the car needs some things to make it show ready:

Full paint job (~£2k) << I did original one and it's not great.

Some engine work (~£1k) << A friend of mine has offered to do the engine work on the cheep as he some time off uni - he is trying to persuade me to go w/ throttle bodies and I am tempted

Some ICE work (~£1k) << Just needs "updating"

 

I did/do want to do a road trip, I was gutted I couldn't make the 25th as you guys would of been a perfect bunch to go across with as my 205 often needs the skills of other pug owners. I'm also gutted I haven't got a T16 yet but I'm probably not alone feeling like that!

 

I don't really feel comfortable driving a modified motor any more, I feel the whole boy racer thing got a load of negative press and I didn't do the body kit by 1/2, it's pretty erm, loud... It's also taking room up in storage.

 

Pic of 205 attached: (Best one I have at the mo for some weird reason) there are prolly a bunch more on the net somewhere.

 

I feel like selling the 205 would be a huge waste of money as I would never get a return but on the other hand if someone would enjoy it more than me that would be great..

 

What have other people done with their cars when there life has changed to a point where it's not really a feasible investment?

[welshpug 1,657]

old at 28?! lol!

 

have a look at the ages of active members

[chesney 0]

old at 28?! lol!

 

have a look at the ages of active members

 

LOL yeah I'm 38 and still have my 205 that I bought in '93 and I have 3 kids so you can do it! Just need a place to keep it. I bought a bubble and keep it in that in the drive and take it out for tinkering every now and again. Much better than a garage cos it keeps it bone dry and mould/rot/damp free.

[Simes 248 2 Cars]

I'm 37, married and a home owner and still muck about with the 205. Preferring to travel in that rather than anything else even 100's of miles. Mine lives under a carport (the garage is full of bikes/tools) Doesn't do more than 5000 miles a year. These days I just keep it ticking over, I've done pretty much everything I want to it.

 

Moments to keep it for are for example, the hack down to Goodwood yesterday early morning following (keeping up with) a 458, 360CS and a 430 on our way to Super car Sunday. :)

Edited May 2, 2011 by Simes

[Henry Yorke 269 3 Cars]

37, Married Home Owner, 3 Kids. Turbo'd 1993 205 CTI with Gutmann bodykit. I love it for a blast around the Peak District. It keeps you young and my kids love it! It owes me nothing and costs me very little to run per year

[boldy205 75]

Im 28 soon, guess i better sell my modified 205 to go towards a deposit for diesel mondeo, or, maybe not!

205s dont really cost much to run, its std tax, and on classic insurance its cheaper the older you get.

 

Does the stereo 'need' upgrading to enjoy driving the car?

 

Does the paintwork 'need' doing as above?

 

I guess if you think they do, thats fair enough, each to their own, it looks like a nice car (would quite like a Cti myself if i had the money for a 3rd car!) but you can still drive it on a budget dont you think?

 

Its down to you at the end of the day, but as said already, your nowhere near old!

[Alessandro513 0]

Hang on to it if you can.

 

I'm facing a similar dilema.

 

Sell the 205 and buy something else.

 

I would love to keep mine.

[Alessandro513 0]

Sorry that should read I'm thinking about selling mine and buying something else.

 

I'm a muppet.

[4ll5op 8]

im 23, no kids, no mortgage, no wife and ill probably be buried with my 205

[Alessandro513 0]

haha

[johnyma22 3]

im 23, no kids, no mortgage, no wife and ill probably be buried with my 205

 

I like your style

[omega 82]

the simple anser to your question is

 

 

 

 

ENJOY IT

[Baz 421]

Take the heavy bits off and go race it!

[rusrallye 1]

no way dont sell it!

[PVFCpug 6]

50 this year and still love it!

 

Age is not the excuse to stop doing what you enjoy!

[TT205 42]

46 home owner, 2 teenage kids, 2 205's

 

One modified for racing, one bog standard Phase1 for road pleasure

[Alessandro513 0]

So what is the latest, did it stay or go ?

[johnyma22 3]

Tough decision but I decided to put the car on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peugeot-205-CTi-Project-car-wants-good-home-/190564821968?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2c5e8c6bd0#ht_666wt_1138

 

I have turned my garage into some man space, somewhere I can put tools etc.

[205_sunderland 4]

im 23, no kids, no mortgage, no wife and ill probably be buried with my 205

 

snap but 24 and renting i think personally though to add to the thread, 205s are old now and nothing looks better than a standard minter, with few tasteful mods but original curves and kit

[205_sunderland 4]

im 23, no kids, no mortgage, no wife and ill probably be buried with my 205

 

snap but 24 and renting i think personally though to add to the thread, 205s are old now and nothing looks better than a standard minter, with few tasteful mods but original curves and kit

[allye 530 3 Cars]

snap but 24 and renting i think personally though to add to the thread, 205s are old now and nothing looks better than a standard minter, with few tasteful mods but original curves and kit

 

20 and renting! I'v got plans for the rallye for atleast the next 3 years! I couldn't imagine driving something quiet and civilised haha

[cRaig 273 1 Cars]

23 and my girlfriend recently bought a house! means I can be immature and carefree, with the added benefit of a huge double longitudinal garage, best of both worlds lol

The project 205 has somewhere to live indefinately lol

[ORB 227 1 Cars]

I am very young.

 

I have two kids.

 

I have a drink problem.

 

I have a 205 (or two..)

 

I have a 60hr a week job.

 

I smoke too much.

 

I have a mortgage.

 

I dont want to sell anything.

 

 

 

All of the above are pointless statements. I like my cars, I will continue to buy more cars untill I cant fit any more in the space I can make available to keep them in.

[backroadpug 12]

Im 28

And ive got a 205 mi16 GTI also got a 205 rallye thats in the process of getting everything done and also got a mondeo all insured and taxed

I have a mortgage

I have a missus.lol

I have twins due at feb

And i dont have an amazing paid job.

As long as you spend wisely and plan for the future you can have most things.

I could never see myself without a 205.

 

 

What did you spend the 20k on??

Edited August 15, 2011 by backroadpug

[ORB 227 1 Cars]

I was wondering that? 20 grand spent and yet loads to do??