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Hi - just joined from Dublin.
I bought a UK 205 Gti 1.9 last year and have reregistered the car here - the guy I bought the car off had lost all paperwork and MOT records - is there anyway of getting copies as I would like to have the history.
Currently stripping all exterior trim getting ready for a "paint correction" "wet buff" - car is 1990 red (pinkish!).
Used Plasticare on trim and has come up very well - not sure how long it will last or should I put another coat on?
I bought a UK 205 Gti 1.9 last year and have reregistered the car here - the guy I bought the car off had lost all paperwork and MOT records - is there anyway of getting copies as I would like to have the history.
Currently stripping all exterior trim getting ready for a "paint correction" "wet buff" - car is 1990 red (pinkish!).
Used Plasticare on trim and has come up very well - not sure how long it will last or should I put another coat on?
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Regards, malcolm.
current ride a BX 1.7 TZD estate
1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
purple and lilac metalic 2CV(VIOLET)registered to her in doors
1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
current ride a BX 1.7 TZD estate
1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
purple and lilac metalic 2CV(VIOLET)registered to her in doors
1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
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Welcome
I had a 205GTi for a good few years in my younger days; a car I enjoyed immensely and still regret selling...
Too old for one now
I had a 205GTi for a good few years in my younger days; a car I enjoyed immensely and still regret selling...
Too old for one now
Jim
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UNLESS YOU ARE DEAD, YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLDCitroJim wrote:Welcome
I had a 205GTi for a good few years in my younger days; a car I enjoyed immensely and still regret selling...
Too old for one now
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Nope, still alive last time I checked Mike...Northern_Mike wrote: UNLESS YOU ARE DEAD, YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD
Jim
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Then you should take the advice about it not being a rehearsal :-pCitroJim wrote:Nope, still alive last time I checked Mike...Northern_Mike wrote: UNLESS YOU ARE DEAD, YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD
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TouchéNorthern_Mike wrote:Then you should take the advice about it not being a rehearsal :-pCitroJim wrote:Nope, still alive last time I checked Mike...Northern_Mike wrote: UNLESS YOU ARE DEAD, YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD
Mike, I have a V6, I have an Activa and I have an XM. I'm very happy with my automotive collection. What more could I want?
Jim
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A fully functional version of Citroens' recent concept supercar? With all costs covered?
James
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
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Well, no, actually James what I really want is a V6 Xantia Exclusive Auto Activa estate
Jim
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I think a fully functional Citroen would be a start...Hell Razor5543 wrote:A fully functional version of Citroëns' recent concept supercar? With all costs covered?
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Oh, come on, that's unfair. All Citroens are fully functional, it's just we don't always recognise that. Some function perfectly as a means of transport, others function just as well as a means of raising the blood pressure.
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James
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
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maybe a rust bucket of a dersh ( 2CV ) 0r GS/ACitroJim wrote:
Mike, I have a V6, I have an Activa and I have an XM. I'm very happy with my automotive collection. What more could I want?
Regards, malcolm.
current ride a BX 1.7 TZD estate
1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
purple and lilac metalic 2CV(VIOLET)registered to her in doors
1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
current ride a BX 1.7 TZD estate
1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
purple and lilac metalic 2CV(VIOLET)registered to her in doors
1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
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Nope, in a past life maybe but I have my trinity of Citroens and no changes or additions to that trio are planned...citronut wrote:maybe a rust bucket of a dersh ( 2CV ) 0r GS/ACitroJim wrote:
Mike, I have a V6, I have an Activa and I have an XM. I'm very happy with my automotive collection. What more could I want?
Even though I'd love a GS/A but it isn't going to happen...
Jim
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Back in the day, and in the hands of someone who knew how to drive one, the 205GTI (1.9) was as quick as anything on the road.
Reminising to the mid 90's the 1.9 GTI was the only 'hot hatch' that could give my old 90's Honda Integra a work out. Escort RS Turbos and Astra GTEs were a worthy pray for the Honda at the lights, but not on the twisty bits. The 205 GTI was a different animal.
Be nice to see that old Honda of mine again - the only car I have ever owned that liked to be 'driven' (although with a narrow power band between 4500 and 7000 rpm it needed to be 'driven', and the low geared close ratio sports box made motorway driving a loud and thirsty experience).
Anyway, hope you have some fun with the 205 - just dont get tempted to remortgage the house to pay for the restoration / mods!
Reminising to the mid 90's the 1.9 GTI was the only 'hot hatch' that could give my old 90's Honda Integra a work out. Escort RS Turbos and Astra GTEs were a worthy pray for the Honda at the lights, but not on the twisty bits. The 205 GTI was a different animal.
Be nice to see that old Honda of mine again - the only car I have ever owned that liked to be 'driven' (although with a narrow power band between 4500 and 7000 rpm it needed to be 'driven', and the low geared close ratio sports box made motorway driving a loud and thirsty experience).
Anyway, hope you have some fun with the 205 - just dont get tempted to remortgage the house to pay for the restoration / mods!
Current French machine:
2002 Citroen C5 2.0 16v Automatic (petrol)
Previous French machines (all auction finds):
2000 Citroen Xantia 1.8 16v (petrol)
1999 Peugeot 206 'Roland-Garos'
1998 Renault Laguna 1.8 8v (petrol)
1992 Renault 21 2.0 8v (petrol saloon)
2002 Citroen C5 2.0 16v Automatic (petrol)
Previous French machines (all auction finds):
2000 Citroen Xantia 1.8 16v (petrol)
1999 Peugeot 206 'Roland-Garos'
1998 Renault Laguna 1.8 8v (petrol)
1992 Renault 21 2.0 8v (petrol saloon)
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The 205GTI back in the day - vintage Clarkson:
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Current French machine:
2002 Citroen C5 2.0 16v Automatic (petrol)
Previous French machines (all auction finds):
2000 Citroen Xantia 1.8 16v (petrol)
1999 Peugeot 206 'Roland-Garos'
1998 Renault Laguna 1.8 8v (petrol)
1992 Renault 21 2.0 8v (petrol saloon)
2002 Citroen C5 2.0 16v Automatic (petrol)
Previous French machines (all auction finds):
2000 Citroen Xantia 1.8 16v (petrol)
1999 Peugeot 206 'Roland-Garos'
1998 Renault Laguna 1.8 8v (petrol)
1992 Renault 21 2.0 8v (petrol saloon)