Peugeot 208 GTI

[Edd]

I bought this to use whist my main car had a bit of work carried out. It's brilliant, for a B road blast I'd pick this over a 197 or a 200T.

The only other Peugeot I have enjoyed driving was a 205 GTI. The driving position and steering wheel are excellent, its a great modern day "hot/warm hatch".

 

[Crybert]

Really nice these. What’s the rear room like?

 

[Bluebeard]

I had a black one not long ago. Really really liked it. Very underrated I feel.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

I've always liked these and the 308s

 

[Edd]

Really nice these. What’s the rear room like?

Similar to a Clio 197, not much space in the back.

Maybe my expectations were low but this takes me back to 172/182's, much more nimble than the modern equivalents.

Great value too, I hope to sell this for about £4500.

 

[Edd]

I had a black one not long ago. Really really liked it. Very underrated I feel.

Very underrated!

 

[Poopensharten]

Absolutely adore these!

Do they respond well to remapping?

 

[Crazylegs]

They sound good too.

 

[Edd]

Absolutely adore these!

Do they respond well to remapping?

I think they map to about 235BHP but I wouldn't bother, it's just right as it is.

 

[imprezaworks]

Was tempted before the golf but couldn't find a nice one.

Engines can be a bit iffy iirc.

 

[Bluebeard]

Was tempted before the golf but couldn't find a nice one.

Engines can be a bit iffy iirc.

Of course they can, it’s a mini underneath! 😂😂

 

[Bluebeard]

Similar to a Clio 197, not much space in the back.

Maybe my expectations were low but this takes me back to 172/182's, much more nimble than the modern equivalents.

Great value too, I hope to sell this for about £4500.

Mine was a 63 plate, in black, done 70k with proper nice history and 2 owners lovely thing.
I put it up for £5995 and the phone nearly caught fire. Never had a response like that on a hot hatch before. Sold it for full asking price, over the phone, to a guy from London.

 

[Edd]

Was tempted before the golf but couldn't find a nice one.

Engines can be a bit iffy iirc.

This one requires a bit of bodywork and the wheels need a refurb. Full history though.

I think it is the same engine as the Cooper S? I think they can suffer from carbon build up.....

It would be far quicker than a standard Golf GTI in the twistys ;-)

 

[Edd]

Mine was a 63 plate, in black, done 70k with proper nice history and 2 owners lovely thing.
I put it up for £5995 and the phone nearly caught fire. Never had a response like that on a hot hatch before. Sold it for full asking price, over the phone, to a guy from London.

Mine has done 85k, serviced every year and a major service last June. HPI clear but there are a few marks to the bodywork/wheels. I'd be happy with £4500.

 

[imprezaworks]

This one requires a bit of bodywork and the wheels need a refurb. Full history though.

I think it is the same engine as the Cooper S? I think they can suffer from carbon build up.....

It would be far quicker than a standard Golf GTI in the twistys ;-)

No doubt they go well mate. As for far quicker, I'm not so sure.

But then I wouldnt have the rac on speed dial driving my car

 

[Edd]

No doubt they go well mate. As for far quicker, I'm not so sure.

But then I wouldnt have the rac on speed dial driving my car

It handles really well, it amazes me how quickly it goes around the bends.....

You can see my daily 490bhp Maserati in the background, I need more help than the RAC can offer!!

 

[imprezaworks]

Before the golf I was looking at the St and pug. Just hard work finding one then the golf popped up.

The 208 is a cracking buy and would definitely try one in the future. 👍

 

[Edd]

Before the golf I was looking at the St and pug. Just hard work finding one then the golf popped up.

The 208 is a cracking buy and would definitely try one in the future. 👍

I've driven a standard ST and I was left feeling that it needed more power, I bet the Mountune version is very good. The 208 is just great out of the box, it surprised me.

Anyone looking for a modern warm/hot hatch should try a 208.

 

[imprezaworks]

Ah I thought you had just bought it lol.

Glwts

 

[Edd]

Ah I thought you had just bought it lol.

Glwts

I've only had it for a few weeks.

Cheers.

 

[JB21]

1.6 THP ticking time bomb engine?

 

[leeds_182]

‘How long you had it mate?’

How come you’re selling mate?’

Two questions I’m constantly answering when I sell a car.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

1.6 THP ticking time bomb engine?

These are better than the earlier ones aren't they?

 

[Edd]

‘How long you had it mate?’

How come you’re selling mate?’

Two questions I’m constantly answering when I sell a car.

It's on eBay as well and I have had that question several times, people do seem suspicious that I have not owned it long.

 

[GiT]

Had 4 between me and the missus.

2 x Prestige (About to flog a 18 plate 6000 mile minter) and 2 x By PeugeotSport variant. Chalk and cheese.

The later 208THP engine is a better unit than the 200THP.

Steer clear or COMKOTES Tuning - they are rip-off scam artists. Dervtech FTW!

 

[Big Toe]

‘How long you had it mate?’

How come you’re selling mate?’

Two questions I’m constantly answering when I sell a car.

What do you answer with?

24 hours

I remembered I’m not 87 with bladder problems?

 

[Crazylegs]

How long have you had it mate? Lol

 

[Edd]

How long have you had it mate? Lol

lol....

4 weeks. My Maserati was off the road for that period so I just needed something that was fairly interesting to use daily, this has been perfect!