2003 Peugeot 206 GTi 180 from UK and Ireland - Comments

Some good points there, but having to drop a car down into 2nd to fullfil the power of the car shows how underpowered it is? Where simlar hot Hatches can do that from 3rd or even 4th.

Just saying...

Clap Clap Clap that man, well said.

My point re-inforced.

Ditch this crap and buy a mk4 astra turbo. 200bhp @5250rpm,190lb/ft@1950.

Enough for any situation. don't need to thrash it to get best from it.

180bhp and 1100kg underpowered!!!??? the gti 180 has a higher bhp per tonne figure than a civic type-r and the clio 182!! and I've left many supposidly quick cars standing!

Yeah nice motor mate the astra I mean, that or a mark 4 vr6 like matey in a previous reply has. Buy a car standard that already has the power/torque so that you don't have to rag its guts out to then say "yeah its fast" Beacause lads in novas, corsas, saxos, fiestas do that. 206 GTI I beleive is the cheapest GTI to buy new if I'm incorrect?. Never liked french cars anyways, plastic mobils.

Yeah no need to THRASH it to get its best... unlike the 206,which is cheap and french, nuff said...

Well... reading all this leads to the conclusion that this car, as all cars, has it's pros and cons. It's a matter of the customer to decide accept it or not, some people like this car, some people don't. And for me the whole car is great, also if you see it historically: Rally winner, many design innovations, great engine, and it's a legend if you are a fan of the WRC and you don't have the money to buy a Subaru WRX Sti. I think you all have to see this debate as relative to the customers. I am aware that we have tech data to compare each hatch, but it is all relative in terms of the final customer. I'm not a rally driver, not even a racer, but I'm very happy with my purchase and my choice.

Good points, and respect you views. But everytime I see one of those I can't help but notice the clear Lexus lights and a baseball cap, and we all know what the name for them ppl are.

So you're saying you never see people in Astra's, Ford Focus's and Clio's boy racer'd up to the max with baseball cap wearing drivers at the wheel? And that those rear clusters are exclusive to Peugeots? I must be seeing a lot of funny shaped 206's on the road.

Makes no difference to me what cars you mentioned there, they are all crap anyway, depreciate quick (maybe not the focus as much) But still fix or repair daily...

Has anyone noticed that those people who own the gti 180, seem to love it, while those who have test driven the gti 180, seem to dislike it.

This seems to backup the opinion that the car takes a reasonable time to get used to!

I would also like to add, that those who read magazine reviews and then comment on the car, should perhaps not post a comment! (If I want a magazine review I will go to a different site)

A magazines opinion on a user review site is irrelevant...30 comments should not be based on the views of a single person, even if they are a professional reviewer for a reliable magazine.

I don't own this car, nor have I driven it, I have a Clio 182...

I would like to say one thing however... to all those people who have something against having to thrash the car to get the best from it, whats wrong with that?

If you want to extract maximum performance from ANY car, you will need to rev it to the red line. Even my old TDI 130 was like this - while that may not be the "best" way to drive it, it was the fastest.

So you could by a turbo hot hatch, and you "wouldn't need to thrash it". You don't need to thrash a N/A car either... my Clio is quicker than a lot of cars even before it comes on cam.

I drove a Seat Ibiza 1.8T Cupra yesterday, and it was boring. Sure it was more effortless than the Clio, but whats the point in that? You may as well have a diesel if you are going to drive like that.

I happen 2 own a 2006 model, 206 RC (as it is named here in Lebanon). It's an absolute blast 2 drive & definitely has the looks of a potent pocket rocket. I agree that built quality has a little bit 2 envy for however reliability is great. The engine is extremely punchy over 5000 RP-M's, but as any normally aspirated, 2 litre engine should be! Handling & grip are way over average & the ESP is there when needed. If you say the ride is a bit 2 harsh, most hot hatches are! I have shredded 172's on various occasions, however most RC owners who know the Type R, are aware it can almost eat any hot hatch 4 breakfast, so I just wouldn't bother! All in all, I believe the 206 RC is a great buy. Awaiting the 1.6 liter, 175hp turbocharged 207 RC. The turbocharged engine is produced in alliance with BMW & will equip the coming Cooper S. The engine tested on the later has been already praised by many critics. Can't wait!

To the guys who posted on the 6th and 10th of april, most modern hatches you will need to drop down a gear to get the best out of it!

Take the Civic Type-R, if it isn't on its on its performance cam YOU have to drop it 1 or even 2 gears to get the best result out of it, as proven by many owners and comments on this site!

Then would you say that car car is under-powered?

Probably not I think!

The 206 is a great car, but has been left in the shadow abit due to the civic and 182, my hot hatch cars of the last couple of years.

I'm not knocking the 206 or Peugeot as I believe Peugeot's hot-hatch credentials are far superiour than 95% of car manufacterrs out their today.

Hence why I drive a 306 GTi and have a mint 205 1.9 Gti in garage.

Don't knock a car, just because magazines don't really like it either.

Sorry for the long comment.

Happy Motoring!

I bought a gti second-hand and haven't looked back; its handling is superb and its very comfortable- yeah it may not be as quick as other, but hey if you want a sports car, go and buy one...