206 gti

[Bickerton]

Whats peoples opinions on these?

By opinion, i mean own experience not just shit that you read about them or guessed!

Also no comparing them to 20 year old peugeot please ;)

[Moke]

IMO tbh.

[Rotrex_Rallye]

One of the lasses at work has the 180. I've driven this a few times now and it does feel very quick in a straight line. But through the corners I thought it was shite.

[swampy]

Which one are you on about?
The earlier one my brother has is very capable handlin wise, could do with slightly better brakes for fast road work but notheing a better than standerd pad compound wont sort out.


Interior wise its very comfy in the front even over long distances, a trade off of that is the seats dont hold you very well when on a spiritd blast.

[Bickerton]

Which one are you on about?
The earlier one my brother has is very capable handlin wise, could do with slightly better brakes for fast road work but notheing a better than standerd pad compound wont sort out.


Interior wise its very comfy in the front even over long distances, a trade off of that is the seats dont hold you very well when on a spiritd blast.

So long as my car sells i will be looking at 2001-53 plate dependiong on prices at the time

seems they benefit well from a bit of suspension upgrades reading up on em on various forums.

The seats seem not too good at the twisties, but seems very similar to the airbagged 106 leathers as they are a bit lacking, nothing a CG-lock wouldnt remedy i feel

[nicole_]

mega girlie :homme:

[Bickerton]

mega girlie :homme:

I can assure you it will not be one of the silver ones with a hello kitty sticker on it

[nicole_]

I can assure you it will not be one of the silver ones with a hello kitty sticker on it

why not? suit your colourful shirts :D

[tinytim6666]

jono my friend has one. hes got the grand trousiom spec is it?? im unsure on the 206s
it looks the sex though, so evil i love it, not driven it so cant compary on that, but when sat on the inside it feels so much bigger and roomy than the saxo.
imo good cars :y:

[Bickerton]

This is all alot more constructive than i was expecting

[swampy]

I may know where there is a silver 51 plate withthe sp arches and spoiler on it shortly

[Viper]

I think they look crap, so I suppose it would match your shirts...

[Tom_Crx]

I think they look crap, so I suppose it would match your shirts...
LOL

Felt quick when i have been in one before, but then to get out and "admire" tis very girlie

[Davo106]

Girls car, first corner it'll roll. /thread.

[Cammy]

i love these in black, slammed with the 5 spoke alloys that some of them came with, one that was selling for 3.5k near my area like that, i kinda liked how it looked.

Power wise i dont know nothing about them, or how they drive.

[mattknight1984]

My bro bought an Icelandic grey one for 1600 a while ago, with 56k on. Quick and comfortable - don't think he could have done much better for the money.

[Aly]

I've always had a soft spot for the 206 GTI 180.
Finally the prices of them seem to be falling, they used to hang around the £6,000-£,8,000 price band but now they are coming down to the price of a used 172 Cup.

GTI 180's get a lot closer to their claimed standard power than a 172, think standard they make about 170-175bhp, although a much heavier car and the woolly handling.

I've only been in one once, wasn't driven quick but felt like I was in a 307.
I reckon some good suspension and bushes might sharpen things up a bit.

The chassis on 206's must be good since when Richard Burns drove his 206 WRC and as did Marcus Gronholm they described it as the best WRC they had ever driven.

They are decent it all comes down to money, most people go to Clio's since they have more "out of the box" performance.

[Tontsy]

look into the price of replacing the exhaust system, if it was to go tits up...and you didnt want to go aftermarket, thought that would be your cheaper option.

[MiniGibbo]

I think there pap tbh never liked them likes wise before we even get onto performance..

Its also a known fact the earlier 180's never made full power, powerstation actully had to roll one for a customer in front of two tech's from peugeot to show it wasnt the full 180hp so the guy could get all his money back as he was so disapointed with it..

Id look elsewhere.

[Aly]

I think there pap tbh never liked them likes wise before we even get onto performance..

Its also a known fact the earlier 180's never made full power, powerstation actully had to roll one for a customer in front of two tech's from peugeot to show it wasnt the full 180hp so the guy could get all his money back as he was so disapointed with it..

Id look elsewhere.

I've never been to a rolling road day where one has been ther, most video's I've seen on YouTube they make good power around 170+ mark.

[Carlvtr88]

i like them. i think if you've owned a saxo for a long time its a big step up. i dont think they're girly, black lowered 180 with white wheels looks nice imo

[Bickerton]

The chassis on 206's must be good since when Richard Burns drove his 206 WRC and as did Marcus Gronholm they described it as the best WRC they had ever driven.

They are decent it all comes down to money, most people go to Clio's since they have more "out of the box" performance.

As you say it seems the chassis is fine, it's more the suspension etc which can be easily sorted

If i were spending twice my budget i would probably look at a clio over a 206 but for what i intend on being able to spend the 206 seems the better option as i feel for the same cash i would only end up with a high mileage problematice Clio

I think there pap tbh never liked them likes wise before we even get onto performance..

Its also a known fact the earlier 180's never made full power, powerstation actully had to roll one for a customer in front of two tech's from peugeot to show it wasnt the full 180hp so the guy could get all his money back as he was so disapointed with it..

Id look elsewhere.

I'm not after straight out performance, after a slightly more modern safer, more comfortable daily with a little bit of poke, the 206 seems to tick all these boxes for me unless you have any other suggestions around 2k

[Aly]

I'm not after straight out performance, after a slightly more modern safer, more comfortable daily with a little bit of poke, the 206 seems to tick all these boxes for me unless you have any other suggestions around 2k

206 is a much safer car than the Clio but I wouldn't be buying a GTI 180 for £2k.
Don't know if you are talking about the 2.0 137bhp.

I don't know what is required to take them to power of the 180.

[timmythechef]

http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b453/timmythechef/DSC00523.jpg

Ijust bought this, at the start of the month, pisses all over the old saxo, much better IMO.

[Mr_X]

the one with 140bhp i found plainly average, the 180 is more like it.

look a little dated now.

[timmythechef]

And saxos dont look dated?

[MiniGibbo]

Didn't realise they where so cheap nowadays, only thing I can think of off the top of my head that's newer and in the same league would be some sort of mk4 golf I surpose??

[RobVT]

i have driven my mates 206 gti 180 and it was stupidly quick had a good suspension set up and the seats and the interior was fucking awesome and it had just as much lift off oversteer as you pretty much wanted

[Mr_X]

And saxos dont look dated?

No, they do look dated, point?

I wanted my friend to get coilovers for his, would have completely transformed it. (IMO)

[Oc2]

I actually like the dated look of my Mk1 Saxo if im honest

206GTi's do look rather mean if im honest

Timmy yours looks an animal, very nice

[timmythechef]

i have driven my mates 206 gti 180 and it was stupidly quick had a good suspension set up and the seats and the interior was fucking awesome and it had just as much lift off oversteer as you pretty much wanted

you seem like you have actually been in one, not just saying you have to make convo, spot on comment :y:

[timmythechef]

I actually like the dated look of my Mk1 Saxo if im honest

206GTi's do look rather mean if im honest

Timmy yours looks an animal, very nice

Thanks, going to have a respray soon then it will look epic, my mate want it to have a white roof to go with the wheels, i dont know tbh

[RobVT]

you seem like you have actually been in one, not just saying you have to make convo, spot on comment :y:

cheers matey, ive only driven the one but it was the perfect set up and i reckon after i get rid of my ibiza cupra ill probably get one tbh they are nice looking cars too

[readie]

i have driven both the 137bhp one and the 180 and the 140 was modded (better suspension and better brakes no real engine mods) felt much better to drive than the standard 180 so i would say they are very nice but i would go for the 140 over the 180 (as its a daily driver) and just do the regular upgrades like suspension/coilovers and bigger brakes and you would have a slightly nippy daily that was safer than the 106 and yet still fast enough to put a smile on your face!

[jonathon5]

They are a match for a vts in a straight line .

My mate had one, he brought it to a trackday, it fell to bits.

[D--R--E--W]

Personally, I don't think they are worth buying. They are very greedy on fuel and I am pretty sure they are group 15, which is rather high for a car that a gti or vts will beat. The gti180 is only marginally faster than your gti would be, though it will be comfier. If it's speed you're after then I would go for something else (cupra maybe?) Handling wise, I rate them as rather shite tbh. Going from the gti to a 206 will be like a go-kart to a boat...

[Bickerton]

206 is a much safer car than the Clio but I wouldn't be buying a GTI 180 for £2k.
Don't know if you are talking about the 2.0 137bhp.

I don't know what is required to take them to power of the 180.

Yeah i am looking at the 137bhp one, if i were too bothered about wanting extra power, 180 engines are readily available nowadays and could just strap a turbo to it if that wasn't enough 4star ncap car iirc?

Didn't realise they where so cheap nowadays, only thing I can think of off the top of my head that's newer and in the same league would be some sort of mk4 golf I surpose??

Yeah, that was my thinking too, not really a fan of golfs, they are heavier and can be alot thirstier in comparison when i was looking into it

They are a match for a vts in a straight line .

My mate had one, he brought it to a trackday, it fell to bits.

Alot of people compare their modded saxo/106 to a standard onee of these in most cases when i've seen folks post about it, for the amount of track days i am able to afford i feel a comfiers daily that could be a little bit of fun on track is in order over my 106

Personally, I don't think they are worth buying. They are very greedy on fuel and I am pretty sure they are group 15, which is rather high for a car that a gti or vts will beat. The gti180 is only marginally faster than your gti would be, though it will be comfier. If it's speed you're after then I would go for something else (cupra maybe?) Handling wise, I rate them as rather shite tbh. Going from the gti to a 206 will be like a go-kart to a boat...

They appear slightly better on fuel than a 106/saxo on paper and insurance groups aren't an issue for me these days :D

To get a potentially decent Ibiza will be double my budget, will literally have any proceeds from the sale of my car to purchase another


If i was after only speed and handling i would keep my 106 rather than potentially trade in for a 206.

Having researched a bit i feel a 206 with my equivelent suspension would be more than capable in the twisties ;)

[jw1325]

have driven both the 140 and the 180....

140, wouldnt waste my money. would rather mod a 106 up to that spec +

the 180... fast on the straights, comfy inside, but wouldnt dream of putting it round a corner like you would the 106. but still quite dissapointing power wise and nto what you'd expect. i would personally have it as a nippy day to day car if i was to buy one.

although i generally despise the look of a 206, a black 180 with morrettes and black nimrods is nice.

[Bickerton]

have driven both the 140 and the 180....

140, wouldnt waste my money. would rather mod a 106 up to that spec +

the 180... fast on the straights, comfy inside, but wouldnt dream of putting it round a corner like you would the 106. but still quite dissapointing power wise and nto what you'd expect. i would personally have it as a nippy day to day car if i was to buy one.

although i generally despise the look of a 206, a black 180 with morrettes and black nimrods is nice.


As mentioned alot of times, i'm after a safer comfier car, i have no interest in going to cruises or street racing ;)
Ever seen a 106/saxo crash test?

Also, you would rather mod a saxo/106 up to that spec? what if you modded the 206, would that make it better or are you comparing a modded car to a standard one?

[leeroybrown]

One to have is the GT model with the bigger front and rear bumpers.

[Bickerton]

One to have is the GT model with the bigger front and rear bumpers.

Whats different with them other than an apparent overbite?

[leeroybrown]

Nothing exactly the same as the standard gti model, just looks better, only comes in silver though.

Body coloured wheel arch extensions, new bigger fibreglass reinforced bumpers and a machined aluminium fuel filler cap emphasise the car’s sporting character.

Only six hundred right hand drive cars will be built from the total of four thousand. Each car will be authenticated with an aluminium plate bearing a serial number from 1 to 4,000 located on the door pillar

TBH thats all I would have is that model, the rest just look poor, with the exception of the GTI180 in blue does it for me.

[Proffitt]

The black one above looks good :y:

I think they look great but i wouldn't buy one though lol.

180 Performance wise, i wasn't impressed with at all.

Comfort wise, yes. Loads of room and seats are comfy.

My mrs has the 1.4 version and the gearbox is abit shit but apart from that you cant fault it.


Wouldn't go on other peoples opinions though Bik. IF you like it and you feel it will suit your needs...then get one imo.

[Bickerton]

Wouldn't go on other peoples opinions though Bik. IF you like it and you feel it will suit your needs...then get one imo.

Well this thread has done what i wanted it to do, alot of people just said they look shit and are slow in da twisties!

Not many people have mentioned reliability issues ;)

[timmythechef]

There was a GT model behind me yesterday, it does look good tbh!

[leeroybrown]

I have owned a 206 before, wasn't a gti but HDI and it never let me down once.

Axel's (I think) can go same as the 106/saxo

Make sure the timing belt has been done, after all its just a newer gti 6 engine, with a plastic inlet manifold.

There seem spot on.

They do look good on the road.

Used to be a GT model up my way, lowered on grey superlegs and it looked the dogs nut.

Yes they are a little slower, but you make up in comfort and extra toys.

[timmythechef]

Well this thread has done what i wanted it to do, alot of people just said they look shit and are slow in da twisties!

Not many people have mentioned reliability issues ;)

Only had mine 3 weeks, and havent had a problem, but personally i think its better built that the saxo, but at the end of the day, its french

[Proffitt]

Not many people have mentioned reliability issues ;)

I now my mrs has the 1.4 version. BUT she has had it for nearly a year now and the only thing gone wrong is one buld that went.

Gearbox is a bit...well...horrible!! lol.

Drives well, very comfy :y:

[SAM-S44MDS-]

Well this thread has done what i wanted it to do, alot of people just said they look shit and are slow in da twisties!

Not many people have mentioned reliability issues ;)


Tbh apart from the exhaust system (which needs replacing on 99% of gti180) there arent many issues with gti's. the exhaust system is quite expensive on the 180 tho as tonto said :panic: But the 138 doesnt have this problem

Other thing is the comm2000 units (indicators & lights), they are common on these and cost a few hundred quid :n: If these have been done you should be ok.
Other than that just general wear and tear :y:

[jw1325]

As mentioned alot of times, i'm after a safer comfier car, i have no interest in going to cruises or street racing ;)
Ever seen a 106/saxo crash test?

Also, you would rather mod a saxo/106 up to that spec? what if you modded the 206, would that make it better or are you comparing a modded car to a standard one?

yup iv seen a pug in a crash test lolz. not fun to watch!

im saying that id rather buy a 106 at 125 bhp and make it 140 + because i prefer the looks and standard ride etc, if you know what i mean.

although youv said you dont really care about the perfomance so just ignore that :)

[Bickerton]

yup iv seen a pug in a crash test lolz. not fun to watch!

im saying that id rather buy a 106 at 125 bhp and make it 140 + because i prefer the looks and standard ride etc, if you know what i mean.

although youv said you dont really care about the perfomance so just ignore that :)

Partly a "fancy a change" thing, had my 106 2 years

[Aly]

The GT was a model to comply with WRC rules,where a certain amount of cars in that shape had to be on the road.

http://images04.olx.fr/ui/1/55/92/2035392_1.jpg

Just like the T16 205 was. Only ever seen one of them in person, nearly wet myself when I saw one!

[Bickerton]

Seen a few GT's about, can't decide if i'm sold on the bumpers, and trying to keep away from silver really as thats the colour most 206's seem to be.

I think with a little tweeking 206's can be made to look good

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q81/metzyman_photos/My%20PUG%20180/DSCF0181.jpg

no?

[leeroybrown]

Correct me if am wrong, but I dont think a normal gti comes in that fire engine red, only the 180's did and we are talking about you getting the norm gti aint we?

[Aly]

Seen a few GT's about, can't decide if i'm sold on the bumpers, and trying to keep away from silver really as thats the colour most 206's seem to be.

I think with a little tweeking 206's can be made to look good

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q81/metzyman_photos/My%20PUG%20180/DSCF0181.jpg

no?

Love anything in Cherry Red :homme:

[Reechard]

I used to own a 1.4 quiky model. Hated it. Was alright to drive but otherwise was nothing special.

Interior was lacking even with the 'quiksilver special bits'.
They dont hold up too well in crashes either. Mine was written off after I crashed. The seat bolster had moved.

The 180's seem alright, only sat in on though, not actually driven one.

[Bickerton]

I mean thats just colourcoded, lowered, 180 wheels and morettes?
That and a damn good clea?

[Bickerton]

Interior was lacking even with the 'quiksilver special bits'.
They dont hold up too well in crashes either. Mine was written off after I crashed. The seat bolster had moved.


What injuries did you sustain?

[Reechard]

I only had whip lash, so protection was good but the shell twisted and fuel lines cut, chassis rail bent.

I had only hit a pole at the rear of the car so was further away from the impact. Pretty sure if I had a rear passenger they would of been in hospital.

[Bickerton]

Correct me if am wrong, but I dont think a normal gti comes in that fire engine red, only the 180's did and we are talking about you getting the norm gti aint we?

Is that not the normal cherry then? seen a few cherry red gti's but not that deep, assumed was wax and a decent camera?

EDIT- Appears that one is "Flamenco red" but you get the idea ;)

[leeroybrown]

Its like more od diablo red you get, cherry as far as I am aware, is only in the 180 version,.

God some of the shit i know its worrying lol

[Cal]

Hi Bic,

Buy my car.

Regards,
Cal

[Bickerton]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/peogeot-206-gti-low-mileage-fsh-2003-/220669410578?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3360ebfd12

Seems cherry for low gti flamenco for 180

[leeroybrown]

Emm rare, but its on the newer shape ( facelifted one), never seen one before.

The ph1 was like a diable red, sure there isnt a cherry red ph2, however looking at that link there is on a ph2, full leather as well, someone was ticked all the optional extra boxes.

So I was correct in a way lol

[SAM-S44MDS-]

The 206 gti138 in the ebay ad is aden red, also known as flamenco :y:

[Bickerton]

The 206 gti138 in the ebay ad is aden red, also known as flamenco :y:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160480374955&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT same?

[swampy]

My brother has had his 137 for 18 monthes all its needed is a battery replacing.

[SAM-S44MDS-]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160480374955&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT same?


ye same mate :y:
Flamenco/aden red...paint code PO 1N :y:

[KamRacing]

The chassis is good on the 206, The gti can be made to handle very well on a good set of coilovers and there are some good catcam choices for the 138bhp model.
Things I dont like are the seats and driving position. Seem to be made for people with short legs and long arms, Visibility due to the chunky a pillars is poor at junctions, and I sit too high to use the sun visor. They are not massively fast but its not as bad a car as people make out.

[Bickerton]

The chassis is good on the 206, The gti can be made to handle very well on a good set of coilovers and there are some good catcam choices for the 138bhp model.

Which you happen to sell ;)

Gimme links for fast road occasional track day best value for money please

[Jamie]

Gti 180's are excellent cars, I have owned one. Anyone who compares them to a saxo should be driving a Saxo;)

Completely different cars.

Fuel consumption is average, depends on if you have a lead foot. Can get good mpg out of them if you drive sensibly.

Handling, boaty as standard yes, however they have tons of grip, I never felt I couldn't make a corner. And if your that worried about it, upgrade suspension whether it's Eibach pro's or dampers ect aswell.

Power, it is true to say not all made the 180 bhp, rumour has it some were de-tuned as such, however they can be made very quick with a remap/exhaust filter...

Comfort ect, Amazing seats as standard, leather alacantara bucket style seats, you get climate control, auto lights/wipers as standard as well as a 6cd changer.

__________

The 138 bhp is not so great, around as quick as a Fiesta ST

Again, simple mods can make them much better.

Just research the engine cut out problem, and make sure the one you go for hasn't had it because Pug still to this day don't know what the problem is.

Best bet is join 206info.co.uk, they are a great bunch, been on there for years.

BTW, 180 is grp 17 and parts 3 years ago were ridiculously priced, but that has obviously changed by now.

138 is grp 14 iirc.

If I could afford the insurance, my spaxo would be gone for another 180 anyday of the week.

[Bickerton]

Just research the engine cut out problem, and make sure the one you go for hasn't had it because Pug still to this day don't know what the problem is.



is there tell tale signs other than it cutting out?

[Jamie]

As far as I can remember no, just that some randomly turn off when your driving, ONLY affects the 138s that aren't multiplexed iirc. No 180s are affected by this,.

Ask on info for more details, the forum was completely wiped not so long ago so old threads with like thousands of pages have gone regarding the issue.

[Bickerton]

As far as I can remember no, just that some randomly turn off when your driving, ONLY affects the 138s that aren't multiplexed iirc. No 180s are affected by this,.

Ask on info for more details, the forum was completely wiped not so long ago so old threads with like thousands of pages have gone regarding the issue.

Been on there a while, seems to have an awful search feature :(

[Jamie]

Best bet mate is to start a thread in the techy section, it's not as busy as here but someone will eventually sort you out:)

206's aren't as shite as people make out, and people who drive a bloody saxo haven't a leg to stand on, other than that they don't handle as well out of the tin, but everything else the 206 wins hands down.

Ohz and I drive a Saxo..dang.......

[SAM-S44MDS-]

Gti 180's are excellent cars, I have owned one. Anyone who compares them to a saxo should be driving a Saxo;)

Completely different cars.

Fuel consumption is average, depends on if you have a lead foot. Can get good mpg out of them if you drive sensibly.

Handling, boaty as standard yes, however they have tons of grip, I never felt I couldn't make a corner. And if your that worried about it, upgrade suspension whether it's Eibach pro's or dampers ect aswell.

Power, it is true to say not all made the 180 bhp, rumour has it some were de-tuned as such, however they can be made very quick with a remap/exhaust filter...

Comfort ect, Amazing seats as standard, leather alacantara bucket style seats, you get climate control, auto lights/wipers as standard as well as a 6cd changer.

__________

The 138 bhp is not so great, around as quick as a Fiesta ST

Again, simple mods can make them much better.

Just research the engine cut out problem, and make sure the one you go for hasn't had it because Pug still to this day don't know what the problem is.

Best bet is join 206info.co.uk, they are a great bunch, been on there for years.

BTW, 180 is grp 17 and parts 3 years ago were ridiculously priced, but that has obviously changed by now.
138 is grp 14 iirc.

If I could afford the insurance, my spaxo would be gone for another 180 anyday of the week.


You sure on that?
Parts for gti both 138 and 180 are daft prices (genuine of course)

[Jamie]

You sure on that?
Parts for gti both 138 and 180 are daft prices (genuine of course)

I think it depends on where you are ... I live in London, and the prices were alot more especially labour than what people were paying up North say.

Even with parts unless people were lyings?

[girlracer1597]

I have driven my mom's GTI, I can't get comfortable in it, the driving positions wrong for me. It held up extremely well in a rear end shunt. Brakes and suspension could be better. Performance is good, enough for what I would want. Mpg is excellent if driven sensibly. Mom has owned the car since Feb 06 and no major problems.

[SAM-S44MDS-]

I think it depends on where you are ... I live in London, and the prices were alot more especially labour than what people were paying up North say.

Even with parts unless people were lyings?


All parts prices are set from peugeot uk on a price matrix...so should not vary much, if at all between dealers.
All labour times and codes are stored on service box and should be taken off there, so the labour time invoiced on the job should not vary therefore the amount of labour you pay should not be that much different either, although different dealers have different labour rates they dont vary massively.

[Jamie]

All parts prices are set from peugeot uk on a price matrix...so should not vary much, if at all between dealers.
All labour times and codes are stored on service box and should be taken off there, so the labour time invoiced on the job should not vary therefore the amount of labour you pay should not be that much different either, although different dealers have different labour rates they dont vary massively.

They must have all lied then at the time, they all lol'd at my expense...

This was a Pug dealer in Mile end London, /gone now

[SAM-S44MDS-]

They must have all lied then at the time, they all lol'd at my expense...

This was a Pug dealer in Mile end London, /gone now

Prices do get made up mate...they souldnt do because they are set, but it happens...same as everywhere. you dont know the price, you just know what you get told lol.

My rents had a quote on an extension, guy give my mum a price, dad rang same place later (didnt realise mum had already phoned), got quoted £300 less for the exact same work lol :n:

Anyways back on topic...genuine bits are expensive, but if its just a 138 your looking at bic there arent any major common faults apart from the com2000, gti180 com and exhaust lol.
99% of bits you can get cheap at factors...

[timmythechef]

I personally think it would be a good upgrade from a 106 gti

[KamRacing]

Which you happen to sell ;)

Gimme links for fast road occasional track day best value for money please

I was more thinking it gives an alternative to the 180 - upgrading the 138 instead. Drop a pm if you want some choice parts :D

[Bickerton]

I was more thinking it gives an alternative to the 180 - upgrading the 138 instead. Drop a pm if you want some choice parts :D

Yeah with the 180, if i was spending that amount of cash (3.5-5k) on a new car i don't think it would be a 206

[Spanky]

well after going for a 2000 plate GTI after my Saxo i feel i need to post here :)

hmm first thoughts... Excellent. Current thoughts... Still Excellent.

Looks:

To me i did allways think they wer a tad girly but now after owning one for a while i could not disagree with myself more. Yes they are rather cute and curvy but trust me they can look very meen, as mine wil soon when i get my GT front bumper on!

Try get one with the FULL Sp kit as it realy sets the car off, archs, front mesh grill, alloy fuel cap, bigger spoiler etc i couldnt have one without the kit tbh

morrettes also set the front end of the car off VERY well!


Performance/handling:

Well going from a VTR to a 2litre was obviously a big step up for me and yes they are alot quicker than a VTR before the haters arrive ;)

yes 137bhp for a 2 litre is not alot when you look at the other 2 litre HH's out there but to me the engine pulls very well and it does so in every gear right when you want it to, mine has a Cat-back system and a panel filter which may make a tad bit of difference though.

although i have been speaking to Cat Cams who have just finished developing a fast road cam on the RR for the GTI which when mapped offers 158bhp and 168Lbft or torque, not bad, hence why im saving for them :D there aint as many performance parts (engine wise) as what there is for a saxo though

i was recently at Santa Pod and ran high 15's easily to give an idea of near standard spec 1/4 mile times :)

handling wise, well its better than my VTR was and thats before i got it lowerd. Yes the twistys are abit harder work as its a bigger heavyer car but it still copes with them very well but the open roads are more fun tbh

the brakes to me are great, stopping power is perfect and the ABS does not kick in till it REALLY has to, takes alot, only done it once so far in a big emergency stop! i am looking to get some 406 brembo's though to fill my 17's

Interior:

a BIG step up from what i was used to, half leather seats, ots of little gadgets, auto wipers + lights, air con, CC, electric everything lol and VERY comfortable!!

its the amount of room inside which got me, felt huge at first but im use to it now.

anyhow, all in all i think they are great cars, lots of fun to drive, modern looks and not that expensive to run, a big win imho :)

few pics of mine, looks abit diff now, lowerd, diff lights, bumper etc

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn166/Saxo_89/Photo005-1.jpg
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn166/Saxo_89/Photo016-2.jpg
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn166/Saxo_89/Photo012-1.jpg
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn166/Saxo_89/Photo009.jpg
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn166/Saxo_89/Photo007-1.jpg
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn166/Saxo_89/Photo021_001.jpg

Karl :)

[Bickerton]

Ta, bought a Lupo ;)

[Carlvtr88]

Nice car mate... I been looking at a 206 for my step up from my R... Not specifically for speed but the overall general step up. Interior, Feel, the fact they dont rattle to death.

I like my saxo but i feel i may be temped to spend money on it that i could just save up and get one of these, A clio.... Or the GTI 180. People dont like them particularly but i cant help but think they look very very nice. Ive heard theres not much difference in the Standard GTI to the 180. Bar a few suspension mods, rims and some other bit n bobs, and of course the BHP.

[Oc2]

206GTIs look mean. end of.

some 206's look girly but like my mates 206 in black looks sweet

[SAM-S44MDS-]

Ta, bought a Lupo ;)


GTi? :p

[swampy]

Ta, bought a Lupo ;)

hope your never rear ended then!!

they squish alot!!!

[0rang3peel]

Nice would have a lupo over a 206 any day. Get some pics

[Bickerton]

Nice would have a lupo over a 206 any day. Get some pics

Will don once i've repaired it and give it a clean ;)

[SAM-S44MDS-]

is it lupo gti?

[wingnuts]

I had one before the saxo it was great looking and fun to drive but expensive to run insure and maintain

[Bickerton]

is it lupo gti?

No just a 1.4

Needs a new pedal box

[SAM-S44MDS-]

No just a 1.4

Needs a new pedal box



Still a nice car mate :y:

I've took a gti out for a spin and they really do shift :fcuk:

Pics up asap

[Carlvtr88]

has anyone seen the 1.6 xsi. Parkers rekon theyre 9.0 seconds to sixty. So a touch quicker than a mk2 vtr. Same prices to insure n tax etc.

Air con, leathers, generally look nice inside. hmmm.