Well, I bought a ST205 last Saturday. I got the 0445 ferry off the island and got to Wolverhampton at about midday. Had a good look around the car for an hour, and then had an hour test drive.

During the test drive a rattling noise (loose heatshield bolt IMO) appeared, the only fault I could find with the drive. This allowed me to get an extra £150 off the asking price

The body kit is well smashed up, but £300 and a few weeks will see it professionally sorted.

So, here is my £3850 49,000 mile 205. I feel the mileage is genuine; I've had 2 new cars in the past and this drives just as tight.



























When I was under the car 'water' seemed to be dripping (3 or 4 drips) out of this pipe. Anyone know what this is?


Old and new

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Karl
white 205 jdm 1996

that water pipe is the a/con drain from the heater box inside the car....had the a/con on by any chance?

nice car btw

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Pete
ST185
Basingstoke

Thanks Pete; it is the only thing dripping out of the car...I'm used to leaving a patch on the road when I pull away in my 165

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Karl
white 205 jdm 1996

Nice find Karl!

Agree with Pete, looks like the aircon drain to me.

Interesting thing the "Diversity Antenna", not seen one of those before!

Welcome to the 205 club

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Kris
95 ST205 - slept for 10 years, now waking up...
Avensis
http://www.gtfours.co.uk
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Turbocharging - the replacement for displacement

I wonder if the Diversity Antenna picks up a strong signal outside the HR departments of govt buildings

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Don
GT4DC Chairman
1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205WRC JDM 269bhp @ 0.9bar
1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four Special GT 590bhp @ 1.8bar
1989 Van Diemen RF88/89 Formula Ford 1600
2008 Nissan Patrol GU 3.0L ZD30DDTi 154bhp

happy motoring.... WRC with TV aerials

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ST165 turbo 4WD
ST185 GT-FOUR RC Carlos Sainz Limited Edition 825•5000
ST185 turbo 4WD Carlos Sainz Limited Edition 2541•5000

Thanks gents...took it up to ringwood today and it is a lovely drive. time to start thinking out a full service and some basic mods

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Karl
white 205 jdm 1996

I have wondered since buying the car if I would prefer it with or without the skirts...so today I took them off prior to being repaired at the bodyshop and took some pictures for comparison. I prefer the car with them on; once fixed they will definately be re-attached
BEFORE

AFTER

LARA MAKING DOUBLE SURE THE DIVERSITY ANTENNA ARE GONE FOR GOOD LOL

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Karl
white 205 jdm 1996

Looks better without....all IMO of course must weigh less too

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Don
GT4DC Chairman
1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205WRC JDM 269bhp @ 0.9bar
1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four Special GT 590bhp @ 1.8bar
1989 Van Diemen RF88/89 Formula Ford 1600
2008 Nissan Patrol GU 3.0L ZD30DDTi 154bhp

i'll weigh the kit before refitting it...having removed it i am guessing that all in it will be 3 - 4 kg max.

when looking for a 205 i wanted one without the kit...but having seen it on the car i have had a change of mind. it definately looks more 'fast and furious' but also imo more 'wholesome' as well

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Karl
white 205 jdm 1996