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Got close to buying a gti many years ago as I seem to remember the finance deals being very enticing.
I really liked it but what put me off was the pedal box being incredibly small. I’ve only got an average size 10 but I remember it being very tight. Maybe I had forgotten to take my flippers or hob nails off as it seems like a quibble or excuse not to buy now.
I really liked it but what put me off was the pedal box being incredibly small. I’ve only got an average size 10 but I remember it being very tight. Maybe I had forgotten to take my flippers or hob nails off as it seems like a quibble or excuse not to buy now.
Edited by ballans on Friday 13th August 10:47
Whilst i agree in a way, they cant make enough 208 and 2008s apparently
SidewaysSi said:
Love old Peugeots - they really did lead the way back then.
Now they are just an also ran and don't produce anything remotely interesting for the keen driver. They either can't be bothered or just don't have the skill/internal motivation. A real shame.
Now they are just an also ran and don't produce anything remotely interesting for the keen driver. They either can't be bothered or just don't have the skill/internal motivation. A real shame.
ballans said:
Got close to buying a gti many years ago as I seem to remember the finance deals being very enticing.
I really liked it but what put me off was the pedal box being incredibly small. I’ve only got an average size 10 but I remember it being very tight. Maybe I had forgotten to take my flippers or hob nails off as it seems like a quibble or excuse not to buy now.
I’m the same size feet ( actually 10.5/11 ) but I can honestly say I can’t remember it ever causing me a problem in my VTS. I know a lot of people say the same as you thoughI really liked it but what put me off was the pedal box being incredibly small. I’ve only got an average size 10 but I remember it being very tight. Maybe I had forgotten to take my flippers or hob nails off as it seems like a quibble or excuse not to buy now.
Edited by ballans on Friday 13th August 10:47
s m said:
ballans said:
Got close to buying a gti many years ago as I seem to remember the finance deals being very enticing.
I really liked it but what put me off was the pedal box being incredibly small. I’ve only got an average size 10 but I remember it being very tight. Maybe I had forgotten to take my flippers or hob nails off as it seems like a quibble or excuse not to buy now.
I’m the same size feet ( actually 10.5/11 ) but I can honestly say I can’t remember it ever causing me a problem in my VTS. I know a lot of people say the same as you thoughI really liked it but what put me off was the pedal box being incredibly small. I’ve only got an average size 10 but I remember it being very tight. Maybe I had forgotten to take my flippers or hob nails off as it seems like a quibble or excuse not to buy now.
Edited by ballans on Friday 13th August 10:47
Drakey52 said:
If it weren't for the total absence of safety this would be a great learner car. Sadly now the thought of dropping my daughter into this with 2.5 ton SUVs and EVs everywhere is the literal non starter.
Understood. But I suggest you cover your eyes at the levels of safety in roadgoing vehicles contesting VSCC trials , hillclimbs or race meetings- the 106 is a Bentayga in comparison ballans said:
s m said:
ballans said:
Got close to buying a gti many years ago as I seem to remember the finance deals being very enticing.
I really liked it but what put me off was the pedal box being incredibly small. I’ve only got an average size 10 but I remember it being very tight. Maybe I had forgotten to take my flippers or hob nails off as it seems like a quibble or excuse not to buy now.
I’m the same size feet ( actually 10.5/11 ) but I can honestly say I can’t remember it ever causing me a problem in my VTS. I know a lot of people say the same as you thoughI really liked it but what put me off was the pedal box being incredibly small. I’ve only got an average size 10 but I remember it being very tight. Maybe I had forgotten to take my flippers or hob nails off as it seems like a quibble or excuse not to buy now.
Edited by ballans on Friday 13th August 10:47
sledge68 said:
Whilst i agree in a way, they cant make enough 208 and 2008s apparently
This is a perfect one for the journos Vs buying public thread!! SidewaysSi said:
Love old Peugeots - they really did lead the way back then.
Now they are just an also ran and don't produce anything remotely interesting for the keen driver. They either can't be bothered or just don't have the skill/internal motivation. A real shame.
Now they are just an also ran and don't produce anything remotely interesting for the keen driver. They either can't be bothered or just don't have the skill/internal motivation. A real shame.
Yes, they weren't wearing seatbelts, but the way these fold up is quite something... Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LClF6rVL-c
That being said, and speaking as someone who owns two classic Minis and has driven them across Europe, driving something inherently unsafe does wonders for your standards of driving. Narrow pillars help with visibility, and you become acutely aware of the movements of everything around you, especially when driving through Rome
That being said, and speaking as someone who owns two classic Minis and has driven them across Europe, driving something inherently unsafe does wonders for your standards of driving. Narrow pillars help with visibility, and you become acutely aware of the movements of everything around you, especially when driving through Rome
I’ve got 2 of these, a 2000 and a 2001, both 1.1 petrol. The 2000 is off to the scrappers as the rust has got to a lot of it, and they’re just not economical to repair.
The other one is on 40,000 miles and not long had the head gasket re done, so that’s staying for a bit longer.
I did have a Rallye as well (written off in a collision with a deer that almost killed me), and a 1.5 diesel, but always preferred the petrol.
Great cars for hacking around in, especially if you’re not on the motorway.
The other one is on 40,000 miles and not long had the head gasket re done, so that’s staying for a bit longer.
I did have a Rallye as well (written off in a collision with a deer that almost killed me), and a 1.5 diesel, but always preferred the petrol.
Great cars for hacking around in, especially if you’re not on the motorway.
Dr Interceptor said:
Yes, they weren't wearing seatbelts, but the way these fold up is quite something... Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LClF6rVL-c
I believe that’s also a much higher speed than usually seen on the offset non-deformable barrier collision. I am actually quite surprised that high 40s mph into offset non-deformable object would’ve been survivable with a seat belt. Fond memories of buzzing around in one exactly like the advertised between the ages of 17-19, then replacing it with a blaze yellow (!) 106 GTi which was on another level entirely and remains the most fun car I've ever driven. I drove mine like every 17-yr old lad does (at 7000rpm everywhere) and could not break it. I even got a printout for 67bhp on a rolling road day with the owners club too... 
That said, the brakes are solid, unvented discs with single-piston calipers. This is fine for popping to the shops, but 5-up with all your mates on hilly roads I have distinct (and terrifying) memories about the lack of braking performance.
That said, the brakes are solid, unvented discs with single-piston calipers. This is fine for popping to the shops, but 5-up with all your mates on hilly roads I have distinct (and terrifying) memories about the lack of braking performance.
Dale487 said:
wab172uk said:
I'm 47 now, and have driven since I was 17, and owned a fair few cars.
To this day my old 106 GTI is the best car I've ever owned. Best in terms of handling, and cross country pace. I'd take on anything in that car. That was the car I learnt to properly drive in.
Smiles per pound, it's unbeatable. Have tried finding a low mileage straight one for many many years. But hardly any ever come up. And the odd that does, they want £10k+
This is 90% of the fun for a 1/3 of the price:To this day my old 106 GTI is the best car I've ever owned. Best in terms of handling, and cross country pace. I'd take on anything in that car. That was the car I learnt to properly drive in.
Smiles per pound, it's unbeatable. Have tried finding a low mileage straight one for many many years. But hardly any ever come up. And the odd that does, they want £10k+
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/12032871
There is a LOT to be said for simple lightweight hatchbacks that can be hustled down a B-road without breaking the speed limit, but offer an enormous amount of driver involvement.
I have a Citroen AX - same TU engine, but I'd guess at about 100kg lighter.... No ABS, power steering or airbags and a boot made of plastic! So much fun, it's likely to become the only regular car.
For everyone saying the engine is un-burstable though - mine has just had its second head gasket done (that I know of....) and they are apparently prone to going. If you wanted to make this one quicker, a TU3 or 5 engine would go in fine I think, but as has been pointed out, it would be cheaper and easier to buy that Saxo in the link above (having explored that route with the AX).
I have a Citroen AX - same TU engine, but I'd guess at about 100kg lighter.... No ABS, power steering or airbags and a boot made of plastic! So much fun, it's likely to become the only regular car.
For everyone saying the engine is un-burstable though - mine has just had its second head gasket done (that I know of....) and they are apparently prone to going. If you wanted to make this one quicker, a TU3 or 5 engine would go in fine I think, but as has been pointed out, it would be cheaper and easier to buy that Saxo in the link above (having explored that route with the AX).
BFleming said:
I recall 26ish years ago fitting a set of LHD headlights to a friend's newly acquired 106 diesel to get it through BFG. They were a peachy little car, and I remember taking my 205 GT to a local car dealer to look at a 106 GTI afterwards. I didn't buy the 106, but instead ended up with a 309 GTI that remains possibly my favourite car.
309 GTI. Another cracker from the Pug line-up at the time.I remember scratching my head at the time as where to go after Alfa 33's and couldn't stop checking out these and Renault 19 16v's.
The French really took over the hot hatch mantle at the time in my book.
I just wasn't interested in Golf GTI's - too stodgy and boring in comparison.
AC43 said:
BFleming said:
I recall 26ish years ago fitting a set of LHD headlights to a friend's newly acquired 106 diesel to get it through BFG. They were a peachy little car, and I remember taking my 205 GT to a local car dealer to look at a 106 GTI afterwards. I didn't buy the 106, but instead ended up with a 309 GTI that remains possibly my favourite car.
309 GTI. Another cracker from the Pug line-up at the time.I remember scratching my head at the time as where to go after Alfa 33's and couldn't stop checking out these and Renault 19 16v's.
The French really took over the hot hatch mantle at the time in my book.
I just wasn't interested in Golf GTI's - too stodgy and boring in comparison.
SidewaysSi said:
Love old Peugeots - they really did lead the way back then.
Now they are just an also ran and don't produce anything remotely interesting for the keen driver. They either can't be bothered or just don't have the skill/internal motivation. A real shame.
Now they are just an also ran and don't produce anything remotely interesting for the keen driver. They either can't be bothered or just don't have the skill/internal motivation. A real shame.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQugEZOrZSc
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