jshep205gti 3 Posted January 8, 2015 Hello all, I am a former 205 GTI owner, but that was a few years ago now. I have not had an older "toy" car since. But that changed on Monday when I bought a GTI. I thought I would share on here, just because. It is the 16v 139bhp KR engine with twin Weber 45 carbs. And it is not very fast. I think my old 1.6 205 GTI seemed faster. The Golf is much bigger and heavier. But it does seem more planted on the road. Relatively speaking it is similar to my old 205 in that it is the same era. Basic engineering and similar handling. Can't wait to get stuck into it. J 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allye 530 3 Cars Posted January 8, 2015 cough20v1.8Tcough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,524 Posted January 8, 2015 BOOOOO GET OFF!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hheppy 9 1 Cars Posted January 8, 2015 get some tablets from the doctor James, you can't be feeling well having bought that! Golf GTi indeed................. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshep205gti 3 Posted January 8, 2015 cough20v1.8Tcough This is supposed to be a cheap hobby! And I do not have the skills to do it myself. BOOOOO GET OFF!! Cheers! get some tablets from the doctor James, you can't be feeling well having bought that! Golf GTi indeed................. Will do. Can't believe I've bought it really... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted January 8, 2015 Surprised that it feels slower than a 1.6 GTi - whilst certainly not quick by any modern standards, from what I remember of Mk2 16v's they're fairly brisk if you keep them on the boil. 12 years or so ago when I was first looking for a hot hatch it came down to either a 205 1.9 GTi or a Mk2 Golf GTI 16v - a lovely Helios Blue one from memory - but I chose the 205 and the rest is history (much like my sanity after 12 years of 205's ) Looks like a nice tidy example anyway - enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted January 8, 2015 It's nice enough I suppose but it needs to be more 'GTI', where are the badges and red bits? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshep205gti 3 Posted January 8, 2015 It's nice enough I suppose but it needs to be more 'GTI', where are the badges and red bits? I've only just bought it. It will get the badges and red grille! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon 24 Posted January 10, 2015 It definitely shouldn't be or feel slower than a 1.6 205.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexRS2782 136 1 Cars Posted January 10, 2015 Looks like a nice example Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Yorke 269 3 Cars Posted January 11, 2015 Going from a 205 GTI to a Golf is also know as "middle age spread" It looks clean and will make some lovely noises too which is half of the fun as going fast isn't everything the older you get. I recently fell in love with a VW Up after flooring its 75 bhp 3cyl engine and thinking it sounded a little bit like a Stratos! (McDonalds toy of the rear tow eye going on this weekend? ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,621 Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) should be 140 bhp on the k-jet iirc? (still, works better than bloody carbs ) helped bolt a 16v mk1 together recently, amused me seeing how mechanical and archaic the injection system seems compared to the stuff the 205 was equipped with. They're just about the ton mark so probably on a par with the pace of a 309 rather than a 205. Edited January 11, 2015 by welshpug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshep205gti 3 Posted February 22, 2023 Wow 8 years ago since I bought her... The 20v happened! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie green 81 Posted February 22, 2023 It will be like a new car all over again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,524 Posted February 23, 2023 On 1/8/2015 at 10:21 AM, Tom Fenton said: BOOOOO GET OFF!! Still this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 222 2 Cars Posted March 7, 2023 in my Youth I had a 205 GTI whilst most of my mates had Golfs, my missus found me a classy sticker for the boot 'I'd rather push a Pug than drive a Golf' I've never found a copy since Same still applies , nice car though.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 222 2 Cars Posted March 7, 2023 Talking of GTI's I think my 207 is finally starting to die. Its using a lot of oil but not suffering any leaks. The exhaust is sooty and there is some oil sitting in the pipe so Im guessing I have a ring on the way out or a cylinder that is worn. Ill do a compression test at some point when the weather is a bit warmer, but has anyone rebuilt a 207 engine? I cant decide if its worth the effort or not! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,621 Posted March 7, 2023 I believe the EP engines are known for cam cover breather valve failure leading to oil consumption, its part of the cam covers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 222 2 Cars Posted March 8, 2023 17 hours ago, welshpug said: I believe the EP engines are known for cam cover breather valve failure leading to oil consumption, its part of the cam covers. Ok thanks, ill look into this before i take the car to bits! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
