205 Mi16

[001ben 0]

Hi All. I am looking to buy a 205 and have found a Miami blue edition with an Mi16 engine, does anyone on here recognise it ?

Ben

 

 

[ablister 31]

where about is it advertised? It looks a familiar registration to one that was for sale up here a month or 2 ago. Was/is it not needing a fair bit of work?

[001ben 0]

I thought it looked similar too and have gone through the for sale section, cant see it though.

[ablister 31]

I saw it on gumtree, not here but, as said, that was a while ago and has probably been sold since.

[001ben 0]

yes thats where i am looking at buying it from . The current owner has said that its known on one of the 205 websites and I thought i would check on here. The ad also says it is in very good condition too so i thought i would ask on here if anyone knows the car before i drive 5 hours to collect it.

[ablister 31]

Remember and check everything on it, there's a lot of information on here to give you advice on what to look out for. Even though the owner claims it is 'very good condition', from experience, i wouldn't go with his word!

 

When were you thinking of going to see it?

Edited December 28, 2012 by ablister

[001ben 0]

I was thinking of going on 5th Jan as the current owner is away until then. I have seen the 2 articles on this website, tehy seem very comprehensive

[ablister 31]

Well if you need a hand looking at it, just give me a shout as is only about 45 mins from me and should be free but if you're following the articles, you should be fine. Remember check that back axle and also for rust/accident damage!

[Baz 421]

It's still running 8v management, not proper Mi16 Motronic.

 

It isn't a limited edition model.

[001ben 0]

Thank you, I may take you up on that offer

Thanks Baz for the info. Do you know the car?

[Baz 421]

I don't know the car no, just seen it for sale, i do recognise the plate for some reason!

[001ben 0]

Website ad link

 

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/peugeot-205-gti-19/113007649

[pugdamo 111 2 Cars]

The conversion looks neat enough and the price is pretty good imo,but it is on the 8valve management as it has the dizzy adapter.

 

Beaten to it by Baz

Edited December 28, 2012 by pugdamo

[gaz832 7 1 Cars]

that car is in kinross, been on gumtree for a while now.

[001ben 0]

thanks for the replies. anything in particular i should be looking out for?

[Tom Fenton 1,541]

anything in particular i should be looking out for?

 

A car closer to home?

Each to their own but there is no way I would travel 270 miles to view a 205 unless it was VERY special, but that one just looks like many others out there that will be similar.

[001ben 0]

The distance is definately the downfall.

 

I dont mind travelling if the car is "as described" especially as there arent many others the same as this one for sale at the moment for a similar price

[Tom Fenton 1,541]

"as described"

 

And there is the downfall, because after being kicked around ebay and Gumtree for a few months, the chances are it almost certainly won't be.

[001ben 0]

 

And there is the downfall, because after being kicked around ebay and Gumtree for a few months, the chances are it almost certainly won't be.

 

 

that was my thinking to posting it on here, Have you seen it on ebay? has anyone been and viewed the car.

[24seven 104]

I have to say I agree with Tom here. These cars still aren't that rare yet and there are plenty of already converted Mi16's around. Even if in the seller's eyes the car is exactly as good as he's described it, you might not think so yourself when you go to see it, and 270 miles is a long way and a lot of fuel money spent which you won't get back. I can understand being eager to buy and enjoy one of these but I'd definitely recommend being patient and waiting for one closer to home to come up.

[welshpug 1,657]

if it were as described and a fair price, I would have thought it would have gone already...

[001ben 0]

If it was for sale on eBay /piston heads I would be thinking the same but from what I can find its only been advertised on gumtree. I've never used gumtree before and only found it by accident hence I thought he hadn't sold it because he's advertised it on a lesser known website. I am thinking though that it may be too far to trailer it back from . Anyone know of any others for sale?

[ablister 31]

it's a rubbish time of year to sell a car as well and the location doesn't help (i know too well )

 

Just because it hasn't sold, doesn't mean it's a scrapper. Price isn't too bad if it's ok but don't expect it to be perfect. Get him to send you lots of pictures of it, mainly of the rust spots (inner wings, sills, boot floor, under rear seats, jack points etc). Ask him specific questions about play in back axle + front wheels; condition of brakes, tyres, clutch, electrics. Ask if it it using coolant/oil, are there any oil leaks etc etc etc? All this could either save you a long journey or get you a lot of money off

[001ben 0]

Thanks, thats really useful and will help when i am inspecting it.