207 Sport XS/GT THP 150 - thoughts?

[HellDiver]

Folks,

Still on the lookout for a new motor, and quite like the look of the 207 Sport XS THP 150 or GT THP 150, a used one of 2008/2009 vintage.

I've had a Pug before (a 1.1 106 I bought new), and loved it. It broke constantly, but I still loved it.

Anyone got a Sport XS, or a GT that can give me a bit of an owner's review?

Cheers!

[hotmelt]

Pretty fast and robust, with capable chassis and minimal understeer, just not as much fun to drive as 106(more compliant and better steering feel)

[dannytherev]

Good cars generally reliable but have a heavy body, test drove a GTi model a while back even with 175hp it didn't feel quick.
So completely the opposite of a 106

[r1ck4rd0]

I've got the GTI 175 thp.
Lovely car, very quick and handles well.
Reliability of the thp engine is crap and it is currently in having a new cylinder headand valves due to carbon build up on them! Also suffer badly from timing issues and has the cat collapsing around 30k!
Luckily i have a great warantee!

[jamesoneil]

Well, I have a 207 GT 150 THP and I've had an ongoing issue with a lack of power (it was never pin pointed as to what) but don't think it was a problem with the turbo... but in any case... I did some research and it seems to be a common problem amongst this model. I wouldn't recommend buying one, unless you don't mind it being in the garage every so often.

Don't get me wrong, a very fun car, with good handling, punchy engine and lots of toys and nice 'not-too-over-the-top' styling....but it's just that damn engine problem that has made me fall out of love with it!

Sorry if this throws a spanner in the works!