I'm Selling My 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI

"duurtlang" (duurtlang) 03/26/2015 at 09:35 • Filed to: peugeot 205 gti, peugeot 205, 205 gti, for sale

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It is time. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! will have to go, sadly. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , they're Fantasy Garage material. But with a company car (review coming soon), a daily driver, a project E30T and most weekends out of town I've got no time to drive the GTI. So it'll go, either to someone local or someone very far away. Step one has been completed: a printed for sale ad behind the windows. Step two: Extra (better) pictures for an internet ad.

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Given what these iconic 205 GTIs go for nowadays, especially taking into account the original and mechanically semi-restored condition mine is in I'm aiming for about €5k, which translates to roughly $5.5k.

Flavien Vidal > duurtlang 03/26/2015 at 09:38

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Very nice... In such condition you should find a buyer... I've been thinking about bringing one back here this summer... Maybe... maybe not...

It would be a 1.9 though.

505Turbeaux > duurtlang 03/26/2015 at 09:39

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if you need to send it over here to sell for more profit, I got your back Rob

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > duurtlang 03/26/2015 at 09:39

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.......I don't really *need* this.....but still, 5.5k for a running, driving classic car that also drives like a modern car and has some nice style? Hmmmm.......I could sell the bike, sell some stock......I do believe-

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > duurtlang 03/26/2015 at 09:43

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You're really killing me here, Rob.

duurtlang > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 03/26/2015 at 09:43

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Well, for $5,5k you can pick it up at my (the Netherlands based) apartment, it doesn't include Atlantic shipping. I could drive it to the local to me Emden (Germany) car shipping port though.

About that 'driving like a modern car'; it's got fuel injection, power windows and power locks and all that, but also unassisted steering. Which I like on a car this light weight and sporty, but it's quite different from the steering in a modern car. That contrast is part of the reasons I like driving this car so much.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > duurtlang 03/26/2015 at 09:44

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Nice price, you can easily pay more than that for one in the UK. Prices are really starting to jump now.

duurtlang > 505Turbeaux 03/26/2015 at 09:47

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Interesting. I might make use of that newly received email address.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > duurtlang 03/26/2015 at 09:48

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You might even consider raising your price this is around 6700 euros and doesn't look to be as nice as yours. http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C538951

duurtlang > Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney 03/26/2015 at 09:49

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I know and I'm sorry. I do feel like I've given you every opportunity though. Anyway, currently the car is far from sold.

505Turbeaux > duurtlang 03/26/2015 at 09:54

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just throwing it out there. If you think you can make more bank, I will handle everything stateside and I can just bank some good will with you to go hunt something down for me. Consider it a favor

duurtlang > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 03/26/2015 at 09:54

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I don't think the market for these is as strong as it is in the UK. We'll see. Also, the mileage on my car (240k km) is far higher. It shouldn't matter due to the age and all the attention it has received, but still. I haven't listed a price in my printed ad, and I'm parking the car on a route where many University students and their teachers, many from abroad, cycle past. I'm wondering if and what kind of replies I'll be getting. The broke 18-25 year old student demographic might not be the right demographic, but it's a large one and because they all cycle they've got the chance to stop and read my ad. And admire the car.

duurtlang > 505Turbeaux 03/26/2015 at 09:56

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I have no idea at all. What do you think this could go for in the US, registered and all?

I imagine California would be out though. Despite being from 1988 and having a fuel injected engine, it left the factory without a catalyst.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > duurtlang 03/26/2015 at 09:58

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Ah that is fairly high miles, still worth a good price though. Good luck with it.

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > duurtlang 03/26/2015 at 10:05

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Haha don't take that the wrong way, I'm in no position to buy it and you've given me more than ample opportunity if I wanted to do so, despite not owing me any such opportunity! You're only killing me in that I'm trying every possible way to convince myself that I need to buy it, but I just can't. Nothing but the best of luck to you in selling it!

505Turbeaux > duurtlang 03/26/2015 at 10:12

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Meh who cares, Cali has a ton of good cars already. I can get a Maine title on it for around $100. I would imagine it would look like 10-12 for one of those in good original shape. Hell even Mk1 VW GTI's are going for that cake

MonkeePuzzle > duurtlang 03/26/2015 at 14:10

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1988, I suggest you update your title to note that it is import ready to the USA :D

bet a jalop or few would be interested in buying a car from a known seller

duurtlang > MonkeePuzzle 03/26/2015 at 18:25

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Well, I don't want to be too pushy in my quest to export cars. Do note I added " So it'll go, either to someone local or someone very far away ."

MonkeePuzzle > duurtlang 03/26/2015 at 20:49

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just wish it could be me :)