208 GTi - brand new bargains?

[thenortherner]

I'm looking for something to replace my Mini Cooper D now that my daily mileage has dropped massively.

I've had all sorts of hot hatches with the last being a 2017 Fiesta ST-3 Mountune. I'd have another but the seats gave me back ache and the interior's pretty dated and awkward to use, with buttons all over the place.

I've around £15K or so to spend and want something that's 18 months old max, ideally newer, with decent kit levels and 40+ mpg being achievable.

I've read a lot of good stuff about the 208 GTi. You can buy the prestige edition pretty much brand new for £15K or a smidge under. The kit's impressive and it's very economical.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

What do you reckon? Anything else that offers the same mix of newness, economy and spec for the same sort of money?

Thanks,

[RCD24]

Recently got a 208 GTi at the start of the month, engine seems strong and pulls well but does seem to drop off a bit towards the top of the rev range. It also seems quite unsettled on the road under hard acceleration (though i am on budget tyres that the last owner put on). Another thing i've noticed is that it looks extremely similar to base model 208's, which you may prefer but i find this annoying considering it's supposed to be the performance model.

[thenortherner]

Thanks.

I got a main dealer down to 14.5k for a brand new one this weekend but didn't pursue. Couldn't put my finger on what was missing. You're right, it looks no different to a 1.2 Crap Edition.

[Tannedbaldhead]

thenortherner said:

Thanks.

I got a main dealer down to 14.5k for a brand new one this weekend but didn't pursue. Couldn't put my finger on what was missing. You're right, it looks no different to a 1.2 Crap Edition.

Oddly enough that's why I like mine. That said am a sort of blend into the background sort of guy.

[Bungleaio]

I had a 1.2 208 for a year and loved it. £15k for a new one sounds like a great deal.

If you want a small hot hatch I would highly recommend a drive in an abarth 595 before you make a decision though.

[thenortherner]

I picked mine up yesterday. I got it for £14.8K and a really strong trade in deal, almost £1.5K more than most other main dealers were offering.

I saw the 'daily sales' whiteboard in the back of a glass office - 3 out of 7 days last weeks there was nothing, and the best was 4 cars.

I'm really happy with the car but can tell it's built down to a price. The door is catching a little on opening; I can see the paint's all rough around the catch area.

[M1C]

I think that's an excellent price for a brand new hot hatch, really good.

I think they look quite different to a normal one, easy to spot......maybe im too anoraky.....

By most accounts a very very good car! Enjoy!