Contigo 3 Posted January 6, 2016 Hi Guys, Newbie here, well to this forum not to the car World. Thought I would register here to say hello and will be a 205GTi owner from Saturday morning. I have sourced a 1.6 GTi (better balance and prefer the revvier engine than the 1,9 lump) and look forward to collecting her. I also own a MK1 Golf GTi in mint condition so the Pug will join her in the heated Garage! My love of all cars means that this is my 7th car currently in the colection and I look forward to meeting some of you if there are any events in the Berkshire/ Thames Valley area. Regards Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcc 855 Posted January 6, 2016 Welcome, it is Good to see another being rescued! Get some photos up! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,003 Posted January 6, 2016 Welcome Sounds like a nice match for the Mk1 Golf given that between them they're arguably the two cars that defined the hot-hatch genre. Good to see another local(ish) member. I used to live just outside Newbury up until a few years ago and at the time there weren't many 205 owners in the area. Marshalls Peugeot has a good parts department btw - Andy down there knows his stuff and is very helpful. Tell him Anthony the 205 rear beam guy sent you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contigo 3 Posted January 6, 2016 Thanks for the welcome gents and that's a great tip about Marshalls Anthony! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barneys66 122 1 Cars Posted January 6, 2016 Welcome Phil - get some pics of the collection on this thread too http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?showtopic=165107&hl= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomis 12 Posted January 6, 2016 Welcome Phil, that's sounds a nice duo there. Did you see the Octane write-up of the two. What are the others in the collection? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gman 29 Posted January 7, 2016 Welcome Phil, I often drive to Newbury shops in my black 205 during the warmer months, so keep an eye out and give a wave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lemmingzappa 75 1 Cars Posted January 7, 2016 Welcome & I hope you enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contigo 3 Posted January 10, 2016 Welcome Phil, that's sounds a nice duo there. Did you see the Octane write-up of the two. What are the others in the collection? I have the "red trio collection" 205 GTi 1.6 mk1 Golf GTi Eunos V Spec NA And Maserati 3200 Maserati Quattroporte Nissan Qashqai Audi A3 1.8TQS Track Project Car running 380bhp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contigo 3 Posted January 10, 2016 Here she is folks ​ Some of the others ​ ​ ​ ​ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomis 12 Posted January 10, 2016 That looks a nice 205. Like the others too. A mate of mine had a Maserati 3200, they've really grown on me and i reckon they are one if those cars that ace aged very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
large 33 Posted January 11, 2016 Yer, I just don't like you! And welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrya95 0 1 Cars Posted January 27, 2016 This was my old car! I bought it almost exactly two years ago and I'd love to be able to have it back but It's not possible for the time being so i'm 205-less. Be interesting to hear how it is these days, wish i'd never sold up looking at it now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
u47sb2 27 2 Cars Posted January 27, 2016 OP, that's a good original 205 you've bought there. It was parked next to mine at PugFest 2014. Harry, shame you'd to sell it. few photos from pug fest attached. (drove round trip of 800 miles in mine to attend!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kb_205 11 Posted January 27, 2016 Hello and welcome Phil, I'm based in Bracknell so if you need a hand with anything give me a shout!! Where a Abouts are you? Cheers Keiran Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrya95 0 1 Cars Posted January 28, 2016 OP, that's a good original 205 you've bought there. It was parked next to mine at PugFest 2014. Harry, shame you'd to sell it. few photos from pug fest attached. (drove round trip of 800 miles in mine to attend!) That was me driving it that day as it happens! Had some strange electrical issues with it and i needed a commuting vehicle and sold it shortly afterwards! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contigo 3 Posted June 27, 2016 It's been sold on now after I put a new beam on it, bearings and spruced it up. The new owner is happy! I now have a white CTI to restore and sort for the next owner! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 224 2 Cars Posted June 27, 2016 Welcome Phil. A 1. with a 1.6 gearbox that's my preferred option - well until I hit 85/90 mph then its no so great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites