205 Gti Auto?

[cleggy 3]

ive just been out and purchased my latest 205 to add to the number of them ive had over the years. Its a 1.9 k plate in graphite grey and the car seems a bit of a mystery to me, the car has been owned all its life by a couple now elderly. When i opened the door i was suprised to see it was an auto does anybody know of any other cars that have an auto box? also is it worth out

[Para 82 2 Cars]

First of all identify the car correctly. That is more likely 205 Gentry with automatic gearbox (don't confuse that with GTI version), they share the same side mouldings but there is a lot of difference between them.

 

There is a possibility that this is 1.9 GTI with optional automatic gearbox as anyone could order one for 205 at the time of purchase.

 

Is it worth it ? Hard to tell, it depends how big of a fan you are

[omega 82]

ive just been out and purchased my latest 205 to add to the number of them ive had over the years. Its a 1.9 k plate in graphite grey and the car seems a bit of a mystery to me, the car has been owned all its life by a couple now elderly. When i opened the door i was suprised to see it was an auto does anybody know of any other cars that have an auto box? also is it worth out

 

they are fairly rare but i think they have a detuned engine[not sure about this though].is it low miles?think we need pics!

[cleggy 3]

its not in the gentry colours tho and has the 1.6 interior and wheels and that. Its only had one owner so dont think its been messed with. its badged up gti the works. also has grey body trim although im not sure if this has been bleached by the sun

Edited November 21, 2011 by cleggy

[cleggy 3]

they are fairly rare but i think they have a detuned engine[not sure about this though].is it low miles?think we need pics!

 

 

its on 90 ish, ill bang a few photos up tomorrow, after it gets delivered, the old bloke who a got it from reckoned there was only 20 about

[eddie bullit 37]

Is it one of those destined for the japanese market? Sounds like it. I seem to remember a number of 205 and 309s that were sold here after a cancelled order.

Edited November 21, 2011 by eddie bullit

[cleggy 3]

Is it one of those destined for the japanese market? Sounds like it.

 

do you mean u think its been imported?

[Para 82 2 Cars]

Send me VIN numbers and I will tell you was it automatic or manual originally.

[cleggy 3]

Send me VIN numbers and I will tell you was it automatic or manual originally.

 

 

vin no. vf320cdf424083126

 

engine number cw8r0000208

[cleggy 3]

Send me VIN numbers and I will tell you was it automatic or manual originally.

 

 

vin vf320cdf424083126

 

engine number cw8r0000308

[Richie 32]

Is it one of those destined for the japanese market? Sounds like it. I seem to remember a number of 205 and 309s that were sold here after a cancelled order.

 

That was my first thought tbh.

[eddie bullit 37]

do you mean u think its been imported?

I think they were manufactured for Japan but were cancelled prior to export. They then sent em here to flog

[cleggy 3]

I think they were manufactured for Japan but were cancelled prior to export. They then sent em here to flog

 

 

so surely he's got it wrong and there is more than 20 then

[Para 82 2 Cars]

vin vf320cdf424083126

 

engine number cw8r0000308

 

Yes, it is original automatic from the factory.

[Richie 32]

does it have air con?

[BERTMAN 40 1 Cars]

i thought all the japanese auto's were 1992 on a 'K' plate?

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

1.9 k plate, Will be a Jap spec one, 105 bhp with the ZF 4 speed Auto, 1.6 Seats and running gear and it should have A/C

[cleggy 3]

yeah it has got a/c and the 1.6 seats and wheels! so its detuned to 105bhp?

[cleggy 3]

also is it rare?

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

Not de-tuned at all, It's a Small Valve head with huge chambers and flat top pistons, It's belt safe too.

Rare, well sort of but it's something of nothing really with that spec so money wise it's worth less than a normal 1.6 GTi

[cleggy 3]

Not de-tuned at all, It's a Small Valve head with huge chambers and flat top pistons, It's belt safe too.

Rare, well sort of but it's something of nothing really with that spec so money wise it's worth less than a normal 1.6 GTi

 

 

bastard thing has just set on fire!!

[Fox 3]

I don't think that should have been a factory fitted extra!

[cleggy 3]

I don't think that should have been a factory fitted extra!

 

shorted on the interior light, now its a proper mess headlining has gone sunroof shattered two front seats gear selector surround.

[jackherer 543]

It should have blown the fuse long before then really, unless someone has fitted an incorrect amperage fuse perhaps?

[johnnyboy666 195 1 Cars]

ah you've gotta love finding the 'quirks' of a newly purchased 205, never had one set on fire yet though!