Peugeot 208gti, buying advice
Discussion
Due to a variety of personal and financial circumstances, I'm selling my trusty volvo xc90 and want something small, fun and efficient >£5000
Been looking at the usual fiesta st, focus st and just can't get past the image issue inherent with such cars at the bottom end of the market and I cant even read some of the adverts, due to unintelligible 'yoof speak' verbiage.
But looking at the Peugeot 208gti face lift, seems to be a bit more nondescript in the looks department (good), tend not to be owned by the a-typical knuckle dragger (also good), and tend to be a bit cheaper (very good).
Besides the timing chain issues inherent to the Prince engine, is there any consensus of opinion on these as a general daily local driver car, with the occasional fun day out for a blast?
Or should I be considering something else, more left field the better.
[Ps, I'm not a spring chicken anymore, so driving about in a yobbo bright yellow focus asbo just doesn't do it for me. No offence intended to anyone that does actually own one]
Been looking at the usual fiesta st, focus st and just can't get past the image issue inherent with such cars at the bottom end of the market and I cant even read some of the adverts, due to unintelligible 'yoof speak' verbiage.
But looking at the Peugeot 208gti face lift, seems to be a bit more nondescript in the looks department (good), tend not to be owned by the a-typical knuckle dragger (also good), and tend to be a bit cheaper (very good).
Besides the timing chain issues inherent to the Prince engine, is there any consensus of opinion on these as a general daily local driver car, with the occasional fun day out for a blast?
Or should I be considering something else, more left field the better.
[Ps, I'm not a spring chicken anymore, so driving about in a yobbo bright yellow focus asbo just doesn't do it for me. No offence intended to anyone that does actually own one]
Nicks90 said:
Due to a variety of personal and financial circumstances, I'm selling my trusty volvo xc90 and want something small, fun and efficient >£5000
Been looking at the usual fiesta st, focus st and just can't get past the image issue inherent with such cars at the bottom end of the market and I cant even read some of the adverts, due to unintelligible 'yoof speak' verbiage.
But looking at the Peugeot 208gti face lift, seems to be a bit more nondescript in the looks department (good), tend not to be owned by the a-typical knuckle dragger (also good), and tend to be a bit cheaper (very good).
Besides the timing chain issues inherent to the Prince engine, is there any consensus of opinion on these as a general daily local driver car, with the occasional fun day out for a blast?
Or should I be considering something else, more left field the better.
[Ps, I'm not a spring chicken anymore, so driving about in a yobbo bright yellow focus asbo just doesn't do it for me. No offence intended to anyone that does actually own one]
My mate has one (2017) and I drive it sometimes, it's a nice car for the money. Great performance, although the big turbo does introduce torque steer, but the handling is sharp. It's like a boy racer car for the mature connoisseur. Been looking at the usual fiesta st, focus st and just can't get past the image issue inherent with such cars at the bottom end of the market and I cant even read some of the adverts, due to unintelligible 'yoof speak' verbiage.
But looking at the Peugeot 208gti face lift, seems to be a bit more nondescript in the looks department (good), tend not to be owned by the a-typical knuckle dragger (also good), and tend to be a bit cheaper (very good).
Besides the timing chain issues inherent to the Prince engine, is there any consensus of opinion on these as a general daily local driver car, with the occasional fun day out for a blast?
Or should I be considering something else, more left field the better.
[Ps, I'm not a spring chicken anymore, so driving about in a yobbo bright yellow focus asbo just doesn't do it for me. No offence intended to anyone that does actually own one]
Couple of negatives:
The oil filter is hidden behind some trim parts which adds some annoying work and time to remove and the air filter is also fiddly to get to as well.
The water pump tensioner needed replacing at 60k along with the V-belt kit and the water pump pulley. Wasn't cheap at around £350 for parts (OEM). The belt was almost split and ready to snap, if it had then the water pump would have stopped working. It was an awkward job due to there being very little space in the engine bay.
Because of long driver's door, the seat belt is located very far back and you really have to stretch to get to it. Feels unnaturally difficult.
Other than that, it's been reliable and fun to drive. Can return decent mpg if you take it easy.
Edited by ninjag on Monday 9th November 20:39
The early cars had the prince engines and various issues as a result, but I think the face lift are okay.
Not sure about the less likely to be driven by a certain type of person though... These are the more junior of the Peugeot GTis, smaller, cheaper, lower powered and lower insurance than the 308... Id suggest they are quite likely to be driven by younger less experiences drivers than say a focus or 308
Id suggest taking a look at the 308 GTi personally
Not sure about the less likely to be driven by a certain type of person though... These are the more junior of the Peugeot GTis, smaller, cheaper, lower powered and lower insurance than the 308... Id suggest they are quite likely to be driven by younger less experiences drivers than say a focus or 308
Id suggest taking a look at the 308 GTi personally
Nicks90 said:
Due to a variety of personal and financial circumstances, I'm selling my trusty volvo xc90 and want something small, fun and efficient >£5000
Been looking at the usual fiesta st, focus st and just can't get past the image issue inherent with such cars at the bottom end of the market and I cant even read some of the adverts, due to unintelligible 'yoof speak' verbiage.
But looking at the Peugeot 208gti face lift, seems to be a bit more nondescript in the looks department (good), tend not to be owned by the a-typical knuckle dragger (also good), and tend to be a bit cheaper (very good).
Besides the timing chain issues inherent to the Prince engine, is there any consensus of opinion on these as a general daily local driver car, with the occasional fun day out for a blast?
Or should I be considering something else, more left field the better.
[Ps, I'm not a spring chicken anymore, so driving about in a yobbo bright yellow focus asbo just doesn't do it for me. No offence intended to anyone that does actually own one]
The 208/308 GTI's used a much more revised engine than the regular Prince engine so they had a lot less issues, it's like saying a Cosworth engine is the same as a Pinto that it was based on.Been looking at the usual fiesta st, focus st and just can't get past the image issue inherent with such cars at the bottom end of the market and I cant even read some of the adverts, due to unintelligible 'yoof speak' verbiage.
But looking at the Peugeot 208gti face lift, seems to be a bit more nondescript in the looks department (good), tend not to be owned by the a-typical knuckle dragger (also good), and tend to be a bit cheaper (very good).
Besides the timing chain issues inherent to the Prince engine, is there any consensus of opinion on these as a general daily local driver car, with the occasional fun day out for a blast?
Or should I be considering something else, more left field the better.
[Ps, I'm not a spring chicken anymore, so driving about in a yobbo bright yellow focus asbo just doesn't do it for me. No offence intended to anyone that does actually own one]
Giulietta Cloverleaf:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610257...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610066...
1.4T QV Line, very good cars often overlooked for no other reason than being stereotyped:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610317...
Veloce:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202606223...
1.6T Astra GTC, same passive setup as the VXR, so a decent steer & unassuming:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610297...
GTC VXR normally enthusiast owned & a great steer:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202609095...
Kia ProCeed GT Tech:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202611047...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602029...
1.5T 180bhp Focus Titanium X, this is not the wet belt engine & you get a good steer in a very unassuming package:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202611057...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202605212...
Veloster:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202611087...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610307...
Nicks90 said:
something small, fun and efficient >£5000
, more left field the better.
Panda 100hp at under half your budget., more left field the better.
Suzuki swift sport. Reviewed remarkably well.
Abarth 595, they're supposed to look snarly. Often pampered.
MK1 Leon Cupra/1.8.
Fabia VRS.
MGZT, bit shouty perhaps
Might squeeze a 125 or 130i...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202609166...
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