Help, 10k weekend toy.

[Zephyr Speedshop]

So I've sold my insane turbo 205 gti, kinda by accident. But it's the right time for me s I'll never stop modding it an chasing more power.

Thread if you're interested https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

I thought I wanted a Megane R26, however a customer of mine has a 208gti by Peugeot sport. That has no right to be that nice.

What have I missed?

Few criteria

3 seats minimum
Comfy enough to drive to the ring/Alps a (205 turbo on koni sports is too much for the Mrs to go long distance in)
Trackable
Preferably an LSD

These are the two I've seen.


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2022091497...


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2022071979...

Thanks

[Belle427]

Keeping it French
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208309...

[ZX10R NIN]

Zephyr Speedshop said:

So I've sold my insane turbo 205 gti, kinda by accident. But it's the right time for me s I'll never stop modding it an chasing more power.

Thread if you're interested https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

I thought I wanted a Megane R26, however a customer of mine has a 208gti by Peugeot sport. That has no right to be that nice.

What have I missed?

Few criteria

3 seats minimum
Comfy enough to drive to the ring/Alps a (205 turbo on koni sports is too much for the Mrs to go long distance in)
Trackable
Preferably an LSD

These are the two I've seen.


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2022091497...


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2022071979...

Thanks

There are three options that will fit your criteria with ease imo.

The 1st is the Astra GTC VXR, the switchable shocks will make the drive to the ring a breeze & then when you get to the Ring you can switch them up & let the chassis/suspension/LSD do their thing:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205075...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209109...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208188...

The 2nd choice is the Megane RS250/265 with the Cup Chassis but whilst these are a better track car the VXR is the better all rounder:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209059...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208309...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208088...

In joint third are the DS3 Racing:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208168...

& PS 208 GTI:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207197...

[Zephyr Speedshop]

Belle427 said:

Keeping it French
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208309...

I've already got that one saved, there's a grey 250 with leather recaros to but I'm really not a fan of the the mk3. It's not a looker.

[Zephyr Speedshop]

ZX10R NIN said:

Zephyr Speedshop said:

So I've sold my insane turbo 205 gti, kinda by accident. But it's the right time for me s I'll never stop modding it an chasing more power.

Thread if you're interested https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

I thought I wanted a Megane R26, however a customer of mine has a 208gti by Peugeot sport. That has no right to be that nice.

What have I missed?

Few criteria

3 seats minimum
Comfy enough to drive to the ring/Alps a (205 turbo on koni sports is too much for the Mrs to go long distance in)
Trackable
Preferably an LSD

These are the two I've seen.


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2022091497...


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2022071979...

Thanks

There are three options that will fit your criteria with ease imo.

The 1st is the Astra GTC VXR, the switchable shocks will make the drive to the ring a breeze & then when you get to the Ring you can switch them up & let the chassis/suspension/LSD do their thing:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205075...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209109...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208188...

The 2nd choice is the Megane RS250/265 with the Cup Chassis but whilst these are a better track car the VXR is the better all rounder:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209059...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208309...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208088...

In joint third are the DS3 Racing:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208168...

& PS 208 GTI:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207197...

Do I have to hand out points if it's a car I've already picked

Does the Ds3 have an LSD? I know it's basically the same as a 208 but thought it was nearer the normal gti.

I should give the Vauxhall the benefit of the doubt. I'm not sure what I don't like about it. It's alot of car for the money.

[ZX10R NIN]

Zephyr Speedshop said:

Do I have to hand out points if it's a car I've already picked

Does the Ds3 have an LSD? I know it's basically the same as a 208 but thought it was nearer the normal gti.

I should give the Vauxhall the benefit of the doubt. I'm not sure what I don't like about it. It's alot of car for the money.

It's pretty much the only one for sale

You should give the VXR more than the benefit of doubt & actually test drive one you may well be very surprised

[Zephyr Speedshop]

I'm sorry I couldn't bring myself to Vauxhall. However I did buy, the the little 208 gti it's a beast.

[ZX10R NIN]

Don't be sorry you still got a cracking car

[georgeyboy12345]

Nice! So do you have any plans for it?

[Neil1323bolts]

Looks really nice , how does it drive ? , it must really fly with nearly 240bhp , does that feel like to much power ? Loving the colour .

[PistonheadRob]

Hi looks great ive always like these but been scared off by the reliability of the 1.6 engine. Are they really that bad and did the newer models get improved at all ? If you buy one is there anything preventative you can do to prevent failure ? Thanks

[CG2020UK]

Love it!

I’ve had 2 of the prestige 208GTIs in that colour.

[TheAlastair34]

PistonheadRob said:

Hi looks great ive always like these but been scared off by the reliability of the 1.6 engine. Are they really that bad and did the newer models get improved at all ? If you buy one is there anything preventative you can do to prevent failure ? Thanks

Like everthing on the internet you need to take them with a pinch of salt

I have a Mini JCW but shares the same engine, mine is a N18 2012 onwards engine ive had no issues in the 105k the car has done

Earlier engines seem more troublesome

[Zephyr Speedshop]

its a wicked little thing not, my usual thing at all.

its quick enough, I wouldn't say it was that fast though but my sense of speed its warped. the 205 gti its replaced was 250bhp with 260lbft. and a good 200/300 kg lighter.

plans are just sort a couple of niggly bits, and enjoy it. hoping to get on a few track days and maybe out to the ring. I absolutely love the way it drives the the front end grip, is insane. and you can get the rear axle to rotate with some lift off. its actually pretty ludicrous considering its a road car.

i love the colour too, looks cracking with the black.

is any car reliable? chain tensioners and intake carbon build up seen to be the only real bugbares. planning to fit a proper catch can set up to reduce the crud going in. I'm a ways off worrying about the chain. and they start to rattle when there on the way out.

Edited by Zephyr Speedshop on Monday 3rd October 14:03