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Started by curts_nz, August 17, 2016, 07:02:44 PM

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curts_nz

Hey guys. I used to frequent here a few years ago – a fun community. So I'm looking at an NZ new 207 gti with the cam chain changed under the recall and has low kms and is NZ new. I know these engines and a joint BMW pug venture and are damn awesome to drive. Tell me if they are worth buying or not and what are possible common things that go wrong?

Thanks in advance guys! Look forward to joining this community!

Pee Dubbaya

Hiya, welcome back then  8)

207 GTI is relatively unloved by Pug enthusiasts as it was seen as a bit of a 'soft' gti, but still a lot of fun I would imagine. Hopefully one of our in-trade members can give some perspective on maintenance issues.

I'm guessing that you're not in the market price range for a 208 GTI , but they certainly have had a lot of good reviews.
Current: Peugeot 205 GTI 16v  +  504 (Project)

Previous: Peugeot 106 Rallye (S1), 205 GTI Mi16, 206 GTI 180, 306 S16 (Ph1) & GTI-6 (Ph2) & GTI (Ph3), 309 GTI 16v, 405 Mi16 & SRDT x2, 406 HDi, 504 GL & 504 Break                     Citroën ID19, BX TZD, Xantia 2.0

rolly

Welcome!

You didn't used to drive an Alfa 147 by chance?
04 Clio RS - daily
03 Hirsch Saab 9-5 Sportcombi - family wagon
97 106 Gti - Current 2KCUP car - unknown quantity.
97 106 Gti - road car currently in bits after offering itself up as a sacrifice to the race car.

curts_nz

Quote from: Pee Dubbaya on August 17, 2016, 07:48:18 PM
Hiya, welcome back then  8)

207 GTI is relatively unloved by Pug enthusiasts as it was seen as a bit of a 'soft' gti, but still a lot of fun I would imagine. Hopefully one of our in-trade members can give some perspective on maintenance issues.

I'm guessing that you're not in the market price range for a 208 GTI , but they certainly have had a lot of good reviews.

Cheers! Yeah all I have heard is that the timing chain is the issue but this one has it replaced and only has 51,000kms on the clock. I've read some good and bad about them but I think the bad is just based on the French car reliability stereotype. I owned a problem free Alfa 147 td for years with the dreaded selespeed and it was fine despite the stereotypes over that too.

curts_nz

Quote from: rolly on August 17, 2016, 08:36:30 PM
Welcome!

You didn't used to drive an Alfa 147 by chance?

Yes! And I still have that fantastic photo of your Clio chasing my 147. That was a fun cruise!

rolly

Quote from: curts_nz on August 17, 2016, 09:51:14 PM
Quote from: rolly on August 17, 2016, 08:36:30 PM
Welcome!

You didn't used to drive an Alfa 147 by chance?

Yes! And I still have that fantastic photo of your Clio chasing my 147. That was a fun cruise!

Haha, awesome. Welcome back (as such). Hope the family is well?
04 Clio RS - daily
03 Hirsch Saab 9-5 Sportcombi - family wagon
97 106 Gti - Current 2KCUP car - unknown quantity.
97 106 Gti - road car currently in bits after offering itself up as a sacrifice to the race car.

RS


Hi Curtis.

There are a few imports here too, a mate is selling a GT, it doesn't have the GTI's seats but same mechanical, his is Superchipped and goes hard.


curts_nz

Quote from: rolly on August 18, 2016, 08:21:43 AM
Quote from: curts_nz on August 17, 2016, 09:51:14 PM
Quote from: rolly on August 17, 2016, 08:36:30 PM
Welcome!

You didn't used to drive an Alfa 147 by chance?

Yes! And I still have that fantastic photo of your Clio chasing my 147. That was a fun cruise!

Haha, awesome. Welcome back (as such). Hope the family is well?

Family are very well thanks! How about you. Good to be back too

curts_nz

Quote from: RS on August 18, 2016, 09:10:28 AM

Hi Curtis.

There are a few imports here too, a mate is selling a GT, it doesn't have the GTI's seats but same mechanical, his is Superchipped and goes hard.

I've read on uk forums owners having a lot of issues. Is this just worst case scenario that only comes about in forums? The main issues stem from the recalled timing chains, no? So having that changed on a 51,000km old engine should be the business?

Hmm and I'd be keen on more of that GT too.

RS


Im biting my lip here... but I was offered a Megane R26 in Liquid Yellow today.. so I jumped on Youtube and watched a "hot hatch of the year" shoot out from 2007-8.. out of 15 odd cars the Peugeot was dead last and hatted by everyone.

From what I can gather, the 207 is more a warm hatch.

Im catching up with the guy selling the GT tonight, will ask him for more info. It looks nice, silver with black leather etc.

Pee Dubbaya

From what I've read out of the box the 207 just doesn't have the same dynamic handling as other hot hatches, but the engine is a cracker. A good 8/10ths car, but not so good at 10/10ths (unless modified).
Current: Peugeot 205 GTI 16v  +  504 (Project)

Previous: Peugeot 106 Rallye (S1), 205 GTI Mi16, 206 GTI 180, 306 S16 (Ph1) & GTI-6 (Ph2) & GTI (Ph3), 309 GTI 16v, 405 Mi16 & SRDT x2, 406 HDi, 504 GL & 504 Break                     Citroën ID19, BX TZD, Xantia 2.0

Mungous

I'm just going to leave this here:


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'63 ID19, '67 Land Rover Safari, '71 GS1015, '74 GS1220, '76 GSX2, '80 GSA, '86 BX19GT, '89 BX19GTi, '91 BX16 Meteor, 2003 M5, '08 308

In a garage:
'89 BX 19 GTi 16 valve
'90 BX16v
'98 Saxo VTS

Pee Dubbaya

I'd really like to see something different on the forum, so if you like it curts then go for it  :D

Would love to see a mod to RCup look...
Current: Peugeot 205 GTI 16v  +  504 (Project)

Previous: Peugeot 106 Rallye (S1), 205 GTI Mi16, 206 GTI 180, 306 S16 (Ph1) & GTI-6 (Ph2) & GTI (Ph3), 309 GTI 16v, 405 Mi16 & SRDT x2, 406 HDi, 504 GL & 504 Break                     Citroën ID19, BX TZD, Xantia 2.0

numbers_

Quote from: RS on August 18, 2016, 07:37:07 PM

Im biting my lip here... but I was offered a Megane R26 in Liquid Yellow today.. so I jumped on Youtube and watched a "hot hatch of the year" shoot out from 2007-8.. out of 15 odd cars the Peugeot was dead last and hatted by everyone.
So how much are you selling the Clio for?

RS

Quote from: numbers_ on August 19, 2016, 02:02:46 PM
Quote from: RS on August 18, 2016, 07:37:07 PM

Im biting my lip here... but I was offered a Megane R26 in Liquid Yellow today.. so I jumped on Youtube and watched a "hot hatch of the year" shoot out from 2007-8.. out of 15 odd cars the Peugeot was dead last and hatted by everyone.
So how much are you selling the Clio for?

I don't have a Clio anymore, sold it last year.

Im hoping this R26 pans out, they are cool cars.

This is the GT that my mate is selling, he has used it as a daily driver for a few years and it goes well.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/peugeot/auction-1144179211.htm