Miguel Sánchez
Those of us who like a certain security in our daily lives would prefer to think that, in one way or another, something as important as the economy maintains certain strict laws veiled by predictable mechanisms. But no, this is not like that and the Peugeot 205 GTI for sale at Benzin It represents one more confirmation in the sense of what, for some, is still something as exciting as it is uncertain: the vagaries of the market.
And yes, far from planning or at least central coordination, the fluctuations of supply and demand are the only more or less tangible norm in a liberalized market. Thus, while the pricing of objectively incredible models remains stagnant - if not even forgotten, as occurs in the narrow interest shown towards pre-war models by the majority of the fans - that of others recently produced in large series it doesn't stop going up.
Finally, the fashions. The fashions and whims of many fans unable to look at the car with an encyclopedic vision, focusing almost all his efforts - to the point of obsessive limits - on well-known models but, ultimately, representative of his youthful times; nostalgia, a true vitamin for the increase in contributions or the constant organization of festivals where even the remains of Loco Mía are programmed.
With all this, for some time now the sports cars presented during the eighties have only seen their prices increase, even reaching create certain bubbles like the one represented until recently by the Supercinco GT Turbo; an object of desire for those who, with a speculative vision, have known how to buy and sell during the last five or six years.
PEUGEOT 205 GTI, AN UPWARD BID
At the beginning of this year we reviewed the offer on Benzin of a Peugeot 309 GTI with 178.000 kilometers and a more than interesting state of conservation. Characterized by the thrust of its 1.9 engine with electronic injection and 122 HP in the catalyzed units, it benefits from a frame especially effective in curves, with a very low center of gravity while enjoying excellent support thanks to the width of its tracks.
Likewise, its cabin is clearly compatible with the needs of everyday life, making this model a perfect candidate for daily classic. All of this, on a financial level, was finished off with a bid finalized at 9.100 euros.
A striking although modest figure compared to the almost 16.000 euros presented by the Peugeot 205 GTI right now on sale on the same platform. And there are still five days left until the end of the auction! Without a doubt something impossible to overlook, at least for those who like to periodically check how new trends are being established in the buying and selling market.
WHEN AN OBJECT BECOMES A FETISH
Given how a large part of the fans are only interested in vehicles already known by their memory, it goes without saying how, according to the generations born in the seventies and eighties, the prices of the models produced have been gaining purchasing power. about four decades ago They have started shooting.
That said, from the everlasting Golf GTI -possibly the one that enjoys the greatest consistency in its commercial life- to what was mentioned in relation to the Supercinco GT Turbo, the GTIs of the eighties They are experiencing a golden moment in terms of profits.
And yes, there are objective reasons for this; What's more, no one can doubt the benefits of the Peugeot 205 GTI, which - despite certain criticisms and disappointments at its launch - achieved an excellent weight/power ratio thanks to the 130 HP from its 1.9 engine for its only 850 kilos. In short, as faithful followers of Colin Chapman from this side of the keyboard we have nothing to criticize but, rather, a lot to praise.
However, it is striking how bullish prices - now for the GTI version of the 205 - so often obey fashions more tinged with identity emotion than mechanical rationality. Be that as it may, the truth is that here there are business opportunities -something that we celebrate- and, in addition, it helps to add even more value to that low-price sports formula so well represented by the GTI. We will see how to close the bid.
