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Hi guys,
I am considering purchasing an 89 model (Series 2) 205 GTI. The body of the car is a little bit ratty as it does have the odd dent and scratch. However it does not appear to have been in any major accidents. It could do with a respray.
The owner purchased the car from a car yard, as it has 134, 000 kms on the clock. I`m a bit weary if the kms are geniune but maybe i`m just being paranoid. Mechanically the car runs like a dream. It does not smoke and neither does it have a bad idle. It feels very punchy.
I`m now contemplating whether I should get it or wait for a S3 to come up.
Its red with a sunroof. The asking price is $5000.
How reliable are 205's.?
Being over 10 years old am I looking for trouble in regards to things breaking and needing replacing?
Give me your thoughts guys.
Regards
Damien
I am considering purchasing an 89 model (Series 2) 205 GTI. The body of the car is a little bit ratty as it does have the odd dent and scratch. However it does not appear to have been in any major accidents. It could do with a respray.
The owner purchased the car from a car yard, as it has 134, 000 kms on the clock. I`m a bit weary if the kms are geniune but maybe i`m just being paranoid. Mechanically the car runs like a dream. It does not smoke and neither does it have a bad idle. It feels very punchy.
I`m now contemplating whether I should get it or wait for a S3 to come up.
Its red with a sunroof. The asking price is $5000.
How reliable are 205's.?
Being over 10 years old am I looking for trouble in regards to things breaking and needing replacing?
Give me your thoughts guys.
Regards
Damien