Hi, Bought this a couple of weeks ago to replace an 03 polo as my daily driver. I've been sort of looking for an xs for ages but I wanted a fairly original one with all its xs specific bits present then this one turned up locally for a decent price. Its not perfect but its decent and usable. Its obviously been well cared for at some pint its got mot's and service history back to when it was new. Its a 1987 phase 1 205 xs with the earlier xy8 engine with twin weber carbs. Here's some pics from the advert
i didn't like the reflective rear panel so bought a standard one and some badges on eBay. Luckily the xs badge has been stuck to the tailgate so I peeled it off, painted it and reused it.
so far I've
-replaced the driving lams
-replaced the grill badge
-given it a good cut and polish
-painted the wiper arms
-black wow'd all the plastic trim bumpers etc.
-fitted new number plates (the original dealer plate from the back has been safely stored away!)
-replaced a headlight and indicator unit
-removed part of the rear spoiler (I'm still unsure on whether to leave it or remove it its a genuine Peugeot accessory but it has left screw holes in the rear 1/4 panels)
The passenger side door is off another 205 (luckily the original came with the car) and the passenger side front wing is dented at the front and the paint is poor
The holes left by the spoiler
The interior is good for its age just the dah is cracked and the drivers door pocket is missing
Future plans are to sort an oil leak and give the engine a good service, i'm pretty sure its the rocker cover gasket but I'm going to have it up on the ramp to make sure. Also the rev counter doesn't work, the speedo needle bounces (already got a replacement cable) and replace the gear linkages (the gear change is really bad). I wanted a set of 106 rallye wheels for it but couldn't really afford a set. Then i found these, they are off a Peugeot partner van and are the exact same size as 106 rallye wheels but look like 205 rallye wheels
And the best part is there about a tenth of the price
I also found some nearly new bilstein dampers locally for a bargin price.
Cheers Andy
i didn't like the reflective rear panel so bought a standard one and some badges on eBay. Luckily the xs badge has been stuck to the tailgate so I peeled it off, painted it and reused it.
so far I've
-replaced the driving lams
-replaced the grill badge
-given it a good cut and polish
-painted the wiper arms
-black wow'd all the plastic trim bumpers etc.
-fitted new number plates (the original dealer plate from the back has been safely stored away!)
-replaced a headlight and indicator unit
-removed part of the rear spoiler (I'm still unsure on whether to leave it or remove it its a genuine Peugeot accessory but it has left screw holes in the rear 1/4 panels)
The passenger side door is off another 205 (luckily the original came with the car) and the passenger side front wing is dented at the front and the paint is poor
The holes left by the spoiler
The interior is good for its age just the dah is cracked and the drivers door pocket is missing
Future plans are to sort an oil leak and give the engine a good service, i'm pretty sure its the rocker cover gasket but I'm going to have it up on the ramp to make sure. Also the rev counter doesn't work, the speedo needle bounces (already got a replacement cable) and replace the gear linkages (the gear change is really bad). I wanted a set of 106 rallye wheels for it but couldn't really afford a set. Then i found these, they are off a Peugeot partner van and are the exact same size as 106 rallye wheels but look like 205 rallye wheels
And the best part is there about a tenth of the price
I also found some nearly new bilstein dampers locally for a bargin price.Cheers Andy
