207GTi Opinions please
Discussion
essexplumber, your thread has arrived!I have one, picked it up about 1 month ago and it's a great compromise. It has good handling, good engine (same as an R56 Cooper S), good economy (i get around 35mpg). It was around £5k cheaper than an equivilant Cooper S. and the seat are amazing. Make sure you get one with the Octane Pack aswell.
Now before anyone slates me, I have had a few PH approved cars (205 Gti, Mini Cooper S (R53) Skyline? etc..) and the 207Gti isn't as bad as people make out.
For the price / performance / economy balance it does the job very well (and the seats are brilliant)
Now before anyone slates me, I have had a few PH approved cars (205 Gti, Mini Cooper S (R53) Skyline? etc..) and the 207Gti isn't as bad as people make out.
For the price / performance / economy balance it does the job very well (and the seats are brilliant)
Nige_GTI said:
I have one, picked it up about 1 month ago and it's a great compromise. It has good handling, good engine (same as an R56 Cooper S), good economy (i get around 35mpg). It was around £5k cheaper than an equivilant Cooper S. and the seat are amazing. Make sure you get one with the Octane Pack aswell.
Now before anyone slates me, I have had a few PH approved cars (205 Gti, Mini Cooper S (R53) Skyline? etc..) and the 207Gti isn't as bad as people make out.
For the price / performance / economy balance it does the job very well (and the seats are brilliant)
Cheers for that not driven one as yet but have driven most of the other hot hatches out there and not yet found one that i would go out and buyNow before anyone slates me, I have had a few PH approved cars (205 Gti, Mini Cooper S (R53) Skyline? etc..) and the 207Gti isn't as bad as people make out.
For the price / performance / economy balance it does the job very well (and the seats are brilliant)
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Hello dan. I've had mine just under a year. Octane pack is a must, It's got tons of grip, steering isn't as sharp as I would like, 0-60 in 7.1. I would reccomend it and I have also had som PH worthy cars, 205 1.9 gti, e36 318is, golf vr6.
Hello dan. I've had mine just under a year. Octane pack is a must, It's got tons of grip, steering isn't as sharp as I would like, 0-60 in 7.1. I would reccomend it and I have also had som PH worthy cars, 205 1.9 gti, e36 318is, golf vr6.
Edited by essexplumber on Monday 5th April 21:29
I would say however it is not a modern 'hot' hatch, more 'warm', not in Astra VXR, ST / RS Focus league, more competition for Corsa VXR and Clio 197.
Have a look for track times, it went round Autocars track faster than all the other hot hatches though, level with a 111R elise if I remember . . .
Have a look for track times, it went round Autocars track faster than all the other hot hatches though, level with a 111R elise if I remember . . .
Defcon5 said:
Nige_GTI said:
Have a look for track times, it went round Autocars track faster than all the other hot hatches though, level with a 111R elise if I remember . . .
You sure?Not so impressive, but fastestlaps shows http://www.fastestlaps.com/car_Puegeot_207_GTI.htm...
Nige_GTI said:
Defcon5 said:
Nige_GTI said:
Have a look for track times, it went round Autocars track faster than all the other hot hatches though, level with a 111R elise if I remember . . .
You sure?Not so impressive, but fastestlaps shows http://www.fastestlaps.com/car_Puegeot_207_GTI.htm...
Lotus Elise 111R 1.20.64 Dry, cloudy, 10 deg
Vauxhall Astra VXR 1.21.2 Greasy, o/cast, 5 deg
Ford Focus ST 1.23.4 Greasy, o/cast, 5 deg
VW Golf GTi 1.23.6 Greasy, o/cast, 5 deg
Very interesting figures there.
Some might argue the track conditions to the Pug some favours there - but (in the case of the ST) to the tune of 3.4 secs - probably not!!
lol @ Essex plumber
I'm sure it won't be long until people jump on here and slate the 207 but if you're not after the harshness of a clio or the practicality of a golf / civic sized car then it's good motor and a good compromise between everyday useability and weekend thrashing...and they're comparably cheap too
I'm sure it won't be long until people jump on here and slate the 207 but if you're not after the harshness of a clio or the practicality of a golf / civic sized car then it's good motor and a good compromise between everyday useability and weekend thrashing...and they're comparably cheap too
Fastra said:
Peugeot 207 GTi 175 1.20.35 Dry, clear, 18 deg
Lotus Elise 111R 1.20.64 Dry, cloudy, 10 deg
Vauxhall Astra VXR 1.21.2 Greasy, o/cast, 5 deg
Ford Focus ST 1.23.4 Greasy, o/cast, 5 deg
VW Golf GTi 1.23.6 Greasy, o/cast, 5 deg
Very interesting figures there.
Some might argue the track conditions to the Pug some favours there - but (in the case of the ST) to the tune of 3.4 secs - probably not!!
Sorry, but that HAS to be a typo, no?!? Lotus Elise 111R 1.20.64 Dry, cloudy, 10 deg
Vauxhall Astra VXR 1.21.2 Greasy, o/cast, 5 deg
Ford Focus ST 1.23.4 Greasy, o/cast, 5 deg
VW Golf GTi 1.23.6 Greasy, o/cast, 5 deg
Very interesting figures there.
Some might argue the track conditions to the Pug some favours there - but (in the case of the ST) to the tune of 3.4 secs - probably not!!
Not a slating as such, even if in the past I have ribbed Essexplumber about his choice, but personally I found it to compromised to be a true hot hatch. I won't lie my car history is shocking (and not in the good way) but I found the gear change not up to scratch and although it is indeed nippy it is nowhere near as good as it could have been.
Having said that if it's the car that you want then good for you.
Having said that if it's the car that you want then good for you.
fivesixseven8 said:
Fastra said:
Peugeot 207 GTi 175 1.20.35 Dry, clear, 18 deg
Lotus Elise 111R 1.20.64 Dry, cloudy, 10 deg
Vauxhall Astra VXR 1.21.2 Greasy, o/cast, 5 deg
Ford Focus ST 1.23.4 Greasy, o/cast, 5 deg
VW Golf GTi 1.23.6 Greasy, o/cast, 5 deg
Very interesting figures there.
Some might argue the track conditions to the Pug some favours there - but (in the case of the ST) to the tune of 3.4 secs - probably not!!
Sorry, but that HAS to be a typo, no?!? Lotus Elise 111R 1.20.64 Dry, cloudy, 10 deg
Vauxhall Astra VXR 1.21.2 Greasy, o/cast, 5 deg
Ford Focus ST 1.23.4 Greasy, o/cast, 5 deg
VW Golf GTi 1.23.6 Greasy, o/cast, 5 deg
Very interesting figures there.
Some might argue the track conditions to the Pug some favours there - but (in the case of the ST) to the tune of 3.4 secs - probably not!!
doogz said:
Nige_GTI said:
I have one, picked it up about 1 month ago and it's a great compromise. It has good handling, good engine (same as an R56 Cooper S), good economy (i get around 35mpg). It was around £5k cheaper than an equivilant Cooper S. and the seat are amazing. Make sure you get one with the Octane Pack aswell.
Now before anyone slates me, I have had a few PH approved cars (205 Gti, Mini Cooper S (R53) Skyline? etc..) and the 207Gti isn't as bad as people make out.
For the price / performance / economy balance it does the job very well (and the seats are brilliant)
35mpg?Now before anyone slates me, I have had a few PH approved cars (205 Gti, Mini Cooper S (R53) Skyline? etc..) and the 207Gti isn't as bad as people make out.
For the price / performance / economy balance it does the job very well (and the seats are brilliant)
Our Cooper S (R56) gets a fair mix of motorway cruising, town driving, and severe back road abuse from me and the OH, and returns 42mpg all day long.
A week in my wifes old car would see it with 30mpg at best. Reset the counter then spank it and low 20's were more like it.
Edited by fivesixseven8 on Wednesday 7th April 15:04
dannytherev said:
As the title says looking for opinions on the 207GTi any one on here got one? what's the handling like etc
thanks in advance
Probably not a bad car if you just want transport, but if, as you say you are "car mad", then an enthusiast, can do much, much, much better.thanks in advance
Why you even considering it?
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