Fiesta ST or Pug 208 GTi?

[elrasho]

Kinda bored of the Focus now, had or for 7 years

 

[Spleen Sauce]

Get a Mini Clubman. Bit wacky but nice interior and actually decently practical.

 

[Nasher]

Look at the hot Renaults as well. They go well.

 

[elrasho]

The 1.4 TSI Leon FR Technology is a good shout. Its got 150bhp, dual exhaust (son said that is a must lol), sat nav, Bluetooth and road tax is just £30

 

[Nasher]

Is that the twin charged one? Don't get one of those

 

[Sargatanas2511]

I own a Fiesta ST-2 with the MP215 Mountune upgrade and it's a hoot. I have never cared about what people think of cars, I don't have any idea how driving a car you enjoy makes you a chav but if you can I highly recommend it.

 

[elrasho]

Is that the twin charged one? Don't get one of those

How come?

 

[Nasher]

How come?

They were made out of German cheese.

 

[inflames]

Thanks for the info, have you tried the ST aswell

Yes, got to say the ride in a ST is harder and harsher than the 208.

 

[Nasher]

Yes, got to say the ride in a ST is harder and harsher than the 208.

Which year? The first mk7s were really hard. They got softer after about 2015.

 

[elrasho]

They were made out of German cheese.

The 1.4 TSI in the Leon's is the same engine used in the Golf isn't it? Not heard or seen ant complaints online about that engine in either car so not sure what you're referring to

 

[inflames]

Which year? The first mk7s were really hard. They got softer after about 2015.

Can’t remember to be honest. But if I was to hazard a guess I think it was an early one, I can check on Monday when I am back in work and have a look at the records.

 

[Nasher]

The 1.4 TSI in the Leon's is the same engine used in the Golf isn't it? Not heard or seen ant complaints online about that engine in either car so not sure what you're referring to

There was a 1.4 in the older Polo GTI, loads of those went wrong and VAG eventually replaced it with a 1.8.

 

[elrasho]

There was a 1.4 in the older Polo GTI, loads of those went wrong and VAG eventually replaced it with a 1.8.

So not the same engine as the 2017 Leon 1.4 TSI then

 

[carrot1401]

In summary I loved the car but it was the most unrealible bag of bolts ever. It had a 200thp engine.

Not that it helps, but the refreshed 208THP engine in the refresh fixed a lot of the early issues. When looking for a 208 gti always start looking at 2016 or later...

 

[carrot1401]

Isn't there an issue with the 208 where the steering wheel literally blocks the spedo if you're over a certian height?

Yep. I like the setup, but def need to sit in one to find out!

 

[Duke]

Fiesta ST is good if you want a regular visit to the chiro.

 

[jellybeard999]

For that price you will get a 208 by Peugeot sport which is another level over the ST. 4 pots brembo's and mechanical LSD.

Have you seen the cost of the brake disks for these?

EDIT - Or is that the 308?

EDIT 2 - Yes, it's the 308 with Alcon brakes

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=8&t=1740137

The front brakes worry me, at my recent service Peugeot reckoned next year it will need new discs and pads - quote, £1,750!

https://www.peugeotforums.com/threads/308-gti-rcz-r-alcon-brakes-alternatives.323154/

I think they're an obscure (or maybe even unique) size, so difficult to find aftermarket.

 

[Nasher]

Looks like some deal was made to make unique brake fitting. To lock owners in to buying their stuff I guess. Lame.

 

[Diagro]

Looks like some deal was made to make unique brake fitting. To lock owners in to buying their stuff I guess. Lame.

Very lame