im looking at buying a 205 gti, but im not sure what one to get.
Im looking at a 1.9 or a mi16 engine one, l no that the mi16 is not a standard engine in the 205 but the 1.9 is. Im a little worried about the heavy steering and abused examples as well, l had an evo 4 gsr before but got rid of it because l got another baby on the way so l just want something to have some fun in. And are these cars really that good? my cousin has a 205 gti and now a R32 GTR and wont sell his pug. Any feed back would be a help, Thanks

l take it you know all about the stress cracking that happened to 1.9 gti. The engine was too much for the chassis when driven hard.

A 205 will be at least 10 years old by now. This is fine if u like old cars & will work on it yourself, ALWAYS.
l own 3, 205's, none of which is a gti model..but l am always fixing / replacing / working on little things. Just this week l had to change a headlamp (glass just fell out while driving), a thermostat (very little heat in winter), & clean out the lamps above the license plate (no light at night, due to corrosion).

l predict that ur 10 year old 205 will also have the following nagging problems:
drivers door lock is worn out.
rusty brake lines over top of the petrol tank.
sunroof drips water on ur shoulder .
one or both cooling fans needs replaced.

Write me if u need a list for 205 is that r 15 -20 years old. l have even owned 205 is since it is introduction in 1983.