thoughts on potential alternative to a mk1...

**eltonking** · 30-12-2010, 10:22 PM

Sorry wasn't sure where to post this, but what are peoples thoughts/experiences (if any) with the peugeot 205 GTI, have yet to drive one but am thinking about it as an alternative to a mk1 (although the golf is far more aesthetically pleasing to the eye in my opinion)
Cheers and sorry if I posted this in the wrong place...

**paulie71** · 31-12-2010, 03:53 PM

I haven't worked on a 205 myself, but having cut my teeth on a Mk1 Golf and still driving them on and off for almost 20 years, the Mk1 is an old car but with some work and attention they are very satisfying and easy to work on as well.

You also can't go past that Giugiaro angular design that keeps the design crisp even to this day.

Experience has shown that parts are getting harder to source, but with a few parts retailers on your side, almost anything is possible.

A bit subjective I know, but for someone who wants to learn about DIY car repairs and maintenance, you can't go past the Mk1.

**eltonking** · 01-01-2011, 02:01 AM

Originally Posted by paulie71

I haven't worked on a 205 myself, but having cut my teeth on a Mk1 Golf and still driving them on and off for almost 20 years, the Mk1 is an old car but with some work and attention they are very satisfying and easy to work on as well.

You also can't go past that Giugiaro angular design that keeps the design crisp even to this day.

Experience has shown that parts are getting harder to source, but with a few parts retailers on your side, almost anything is possible.

A bit subjective I know, but for someone who wants to learn about DIY car repairs and maintenance, you can't go past the Mk1.

i must say thats pretty much what i've been waiting for someone to tell me to convince me to start my quest to find/buy/work on a mk1..

cheers!

**JoshFair** · 01-01-2011, 03:58 PM

Dude 205 gti 's are Siiick as. I say if u can find one, just do it !

**eltonking** · 01-01-2011, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by JoshFair

Dude 205 gti 's are Siiick as. I say if u can find one, just do it !

yeah i've been looking around.
either a 205 or a mk1 i'm still undecided... the looks of the mk1 vs the performance of the 205 GTi...

also the fact they are a decade newer has got the backing from my girlfriend, despite the silly power to weight ratio...

**dado** · 01-01-2011, 04:08 PM

for what are you looking for the 205 is a no no car in my opinion.so keep looking for a mk1.

**eltonking** · 01-01-2011, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by dado

for what are you looking for the 205 is a no no car in my opinion.so keep looking for a mk1.

what makes you say that? with the 205 being a much newer vehicle, logic says it would be, to some degree, more reliable?

(planning on using these cars as a daily might i add)