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14th June 2013, 12:31
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Opinions on Peugeot 208 GTi??!!
Just wanted to know what people think, and if anyone has driven it for themselves. Also wondering if anyone knows anything about the 'T16' version?
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14th June 2013, 12:43
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the pikes peak on is cool.
but lets be honest, the road car wont be much cop.
Pug have lost it.
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14th June 2013, 12:52
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the T16 is a one off I think, would be good if they made a road going version.
People seem to be forgetting, the 208 weighs only a tad more than a 106 (my 106 is 1050Kg), and the 208 GTI has 200HP! Now we all know how fast a 106 is with only 120hp.
also, no torsion bars. and it's good on fuel and cheap on road tax.
what's not to like? it's a bit squished but it'll grow on you when you see it hands on. it's not tall and skinny as everyone makes it out to be.
Was going to test drive one, but I've no money haha!
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14th June 2013, 13:06
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Had a look around one of these last night and i was rather impressed.
Good looking car! Cant comment on what they're like to drive though
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14th June 2013, 13:15
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Had a look around one of these last night and i was rather impressed.
Good looking car! Cant comment on what they're like to drive though
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Yeah I agree, rekon they look alright tbf, I might be able to afford one with insurance in like 20Years haha
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14th June 2013, 13:18
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Rather a new Fiesta ST tbh.. The 208 looks average at best.
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14th June 2013, 13:22
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the T16 is a one off I think, would be good if they made a road going version.
People seem to be forgetting, the 208 weighs only a tad more than a 106 (my 106 is 1050Kg), and the 208 GTI has 200HP! Now we all know how fast a 106 is with only 120hp.
also, no torsion bars. and it's good on fuel and cheap on road tax.
what's not to like? it's a bit squished but it'll grow on you when you see it hands on. it's not tall and skinny as everyone makes it out to be.
Was going to test drive one, but I've no money haha!
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A road worthy T16 would be insane it's got crazy HP!
I think for the size/general look of the car the weight isn't too bad, i'm guessing its hard to beat the weight of a 106 lol.
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14th June 2013, 13:24
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Without even reading the mag reviews, the Fiesta will rape it in every test.
That said, i had a test drive of one this morning. Its actually a great feeling car, more communicativw than the 207 in both steering and clutch (which massively let down the 207 imo). Pretty quick though a bit deceptive as the engine doesnt feel revvy or peaky - characteristic of modern turbos i suppose. Handling is pretty decent, loads of feedback and helps make the car feel smaller and lighter than it is.
Its not close to a drivers car like hatches of old, but with the focus on economy, safety and all the toys being included, we'll never see that breed of true drivers cars again.
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14th June 2013, 14:08
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I dont like the look of the front of it, prefer the ST
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14th June 2013, 14:17
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I like the way it looks personally, and I like the subtle references to the original 205 GTi like the rear quarter badge and interior trims.
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14th June 2013, 14:34
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Originally Posted by CorsaDestroyer
A road worthy T16 would be insane it's got crazy HP!
I think for the size/general look of the car the weight isn't too bad, i'm guessing its hard to beat the weight of a 106 lol.
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Well, they did build T16 205, but the road going version of that was 200hp?
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14th June 2013, 14:49
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Absolutely love it. But (and I grant you it's a lot "more" car than a 106) it's £8k more than I paid for my 106 gti... £20k buys you a lot of car if you're prepared to buy a 6-12 month old "something else".
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14th June 2013, 16:11
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I dont like the look of the front of it, prefer the ST
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I like the way it looks personally, and I like the subtle references to the original 205 GTi like the rear quarter badge and interior trims.
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Not too keen on the looks of the ST myself, but then again i'm not too keen on the general look of new hatchbacks
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14th June 2013, 16:19
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I want one. Its the quickest in its class too.
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14th June 2013, 16:20
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Originally Posted by Tom5190
I want one. Its the quickest in its class too.
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Specs??
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14th June 2013, 16:24
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According to Evo, the Clio is marginally faster. The Fiesta ST is near as dammit on a par with it, and £2000 cheaper.
And better all round it seems.
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14th June 2013, 16:26
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ST is shit, the clutch has no feel to it.
Clio has a horrible gearbox, it's all notchy.
Lets face it, it's probably the same engine in the Ford and the Pug. Just like the HDi engines.
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14th June 2013, 17:13
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Rather a new Fiesta ST tbh.. The 208 looks average at best.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAxIIU7rFFo
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14th June 2013, 17:17
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My old mans trading his RCZ in for one, at 68 I thought you legend!
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14th June 2013, 19:00
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Originally Posted by Manu
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1_V37NQsH0
Pretty much every grouptest is saying the same thing. From the initial pics and specs of the Fiesta ST I suspected that this time round Ford would do it right.
New Clio seems too grown up, too heavy and too expensive. The Pug is competant in all areas but still a tad soft for refinement and lacks the old-school sparkle the brand used to produce.. But it looks like the Ford is great in all areas and puts the biggest smile on your face for the smallest price tag.
The French boys used to be the kings of the small hot-hatch in the previous decade. Now its the turn for the blue oval.
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