RE: Peugeot facelifts RCZ...
Discussion
Difficult to fault my 200GT for daily usage, except for perhaps the seats are a bit too firm for my liking on long trips. Peak torque at just 1800rpm never ceases to amaze me for such an engine.
Definitely wouldn't swap for the new model on looks alone, but I might be interested in the chip they use on the R.
Definitely wouldn't swap for the new model on looks alone, but I might be interested in the chip they use on the R.
Stew2000 said:
Garlick said:
Reckon I'd pay £10k for one, not quite there yet (cheapest on PH)
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
Why it's at a Skoda dealership just boggles the mind.http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
Tuvra said:
I got one. Bought purely on looks. It drives fine, steering is a BIT negative and the ecu tends to cut power a bit prematurely under heavy accelerating but the grip (probably due to the tyre size) is great and it is a very comfortable, well specced car.
I find it a lot more interesting than an Audi TT, a few people have said "their about £25k, you could have had a TT for that" which usually makes me roll my eyes. I was walking back towards the car parked on a busy high street yesterday & i could see lots of people were giving it second glances and one guy even walked backwards and crouched down to double take the bubble roof, If it was a TT parked there im sure no one would have given it a second glance as their so common.
As for it being cheap inside? The look and feel is perfectly acceptable. The only thing I will say is that the central storage compartment is a s
t design and the passenger seat seems to squeek for no reason if theres no passenger in the car.
The main downside for this car is the overactive traction control/ECU power cut, if this was watered down and mounted to a 260bhp engine I am sure it would be a great car. 260bhp means it whallops the TT and puts it within touching distance of the TTS, if the money is right (i'm going £30k) it will be pretty decent value considering the kit that comes on them as standard.
I've never understood the whole RCZ is a rip off of the TT thing... And I'm a TTS owner. The RCZ actually started out as a concept pick up... In the midst of that they discovered they were on to something and developed it into a car. Yes it's in the same vein but a rip off, no. There are plenty of people on the TT forum who hate the RCZ, it's easy to say it's a copy without knowin the facts. I find it a lot more interesting than an Audi TT, a few people have said "their about £25k, you could have had a TT for that" which usually makes me roll my eyes. I was walking back towards the car parked on a busy high street yesterday & i could see lots of people were giving it second glances and one guy even walked backwards and crouched down to double take the bubble roof, If it was a TT parked there im sure no one would have given it a second glance as their so common.
As for it being cheap inside? The look and feel is perfectly acceptable. The only thing I will say is that the central storage compartment is a s
t design and the passenger seat seems to squeek for no reason if theres no passenger in the car.The main downside for this car is the overactive traction control/ECU power cut, if this was watered down and mounted to a 260bhp engine I am sure it would be a great car. 260bhp means it whallops the TT and puts it within touching distance of the TTS, if the money is right (i'm going £30k) it will be pretty decent value considering the kit that comes on them as standard.
I hope the RCZ R is the business in the handling department, it's heavier than my TTS but I have 4wd and Audi still failed to make magic out the chassis though not as bad as the fwd TT's. My old 205 1.9, Clio 16v or GTi-6 would've out handled my TTS and been a more rewarding drive. Different story on the quality but none of the Frenchies never let me down. More open minds are needed but Peogeot need to serve up cars of substance that make want to check them out. Audi weren't really pulling up any trees till the TT came along.
I'm not a big fan of the Z's front end but it worked, the facelift also works but it's safe. With 260hp it could've been given a edgier, more subtle but agressive facade.
HighwayStar said:
The RCZ actually started out as a concept pick up... In the midst of that they discovered they were on to something and developed it into a car.
Ah, that explains why the rear deck looks longer than the bonnet, if it had a slightly shorter wheel base it wouldn't look too bad.
Big Fat Fatty said:
HighwayStar said:
The RCZ actually started out as a concept pick up... In the midst of that they discovered they were on to something and developed it into a car.
Ah, that explains why the rear deck looks longer than the bonnet, if it had a slightly shorter wheel base it wouldn't look too bad.exocet ape said:
Just far too much gaping japanese cartoon character in it for me. Grills too big and huge headlight clusters...
My very poor use of paint.
Someone with skills and a decent package might do a better job...
I dont like the back very much. I also only have Paint at my disposal. Heres my effort...My very poor use of paint.
Someone with skills and a decent package might do a better job...
Edited by exocet ape on Wednesday 12th September 13:38
Verde said:
after having bought a Peugeot 505 TD in the 80's. What a piece of garbage. I learned a lifelong lesson with that piece of trash.
V
hmm I bought an Audi in the 80's the interior design and quality was rubbish, I learnt a lifelong lesson with that too...these brands will never improve.V
I really like the looks of the RCZ. The facelift has made it even prettier.
I've never taken them seriously because of the lack of power and poor reviews.
The engine makes it much more desirable. Although the dash and wheel look like their out of an ageing mini-cab. Where's the meter?
So, is this one any good to drive?
I've never taken them seriously because of the lack of power and poor reviews.
The engine makes it much more desirable. Although the dash and wheel look like their out of an ageing mini-cab. Where's the meter?
So, is this one any good to drive?
Verde said:
Looks like a beautiful car. A bit of an edgier version of the Audi bathtub. Of course, not available here in the U.S. And I would never touch one, after having bought a Peugeot 505 TD in the 80's. What a piece of garbage. I learned a lifelong lesson with that piece of trash.
V
Yes, I always compare a modern car with what the manufacturer was making in the 80s when American cars were at the top of their game. V
I'd like a Cadillac CTS-V but maybe I should re-consider that, given they made the Cimarron.
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,2...
deltashad said:
I really like the looks of the RCZ. The facelift has made it even prettier.
I've never taken them seriously because of the lack of power and poor reviews.
The engine makes it much more desirable. Although the dash and wheel look like their out of an ageing mini-cab. Where's the meter?
So, is this one any good to drive?
Sorry, what poor reviews? It isn't perfect, certainly isn't poor though.I've never taken them seriously because of the lack of power and poor reviews.
The engine makes it much more desirable. Although the dash and wheel look like their out of an ageing mini-cab. Where's the meter?
So, is this one any good to drive?
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/2496...
http://www.topgear.com/uk/peugeot/rcz/road-test/gt...
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/peugeot/rcz/fi...
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/peugeot/rcz
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-reviews/peugeot/rc...
LuS1fer said:
Verde said:
Looks like a beautiful car. A bit of an edgier version of the Audi bathtub. Of course, not available here in the U.S. And I would never touch one, after having bought a Peugeot 505 TD in the 80's. What a piece of garbage. I learned a lifelong lesson with that piece of trash.
V
Yes, I always compare a modern car with what the manufacturer was making in the 80s when American cars were at the top of their game. V
I'd like a Cadillac CTS-V but maybe I should re-consider that, given they made the Cimarron.
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,2...
morgs_ said:
deltashad said:
I've never taken them seriously because of the lack of power and poor reviews.
So, is this one any good to drive?
Sorry, what poor reviews? It isn't perfect, certainly isn't poor though.So, is this one any good to drive?
Oops. The reviews aren't bad at all. Thank you
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