Back to France... 208 GTi
Discussion
Hi over the years I've had plenty of little French hot hatches (206 GTi, 2x Clio 182, R5 GT Turbo) and it was time for another project. Found this one locally and went for a test drive to compare to the often praised Fiesta ST. Maybe it was a little over-hyped but to be honest the Fiesta didn't do it for me, admittedly it was a little rough around the images, but this Peugeot was presented immaculately, and the interior was just a step up for me. Actually, I remember testing out the 208 & 308 GTi at a show before they were released and I liked them then, and I still do!
I've already ordered a new number plate as I hate tatty ones and I don't need a Welsh flag on it!
Next up is to replace the GTi boot badge as it's damaged which doesn't show in the pics
I may upgrade to CarPlay, there's a company out there that does this with the factory screen
Some new mats, I may go red like the BPS ones
I don't love all the chrome... I've noticed you can buy genuine carbon fibre wing mirror caps so may chuck those on
The car might only be a short term one for me, around a year or so, however I'm hoping longer. I have already started to look at mods because that's what I do
the only issue on MOT earlier in the year was tyres need replacing all round. So that's an excuse to look at new wheels right? Which in turn is an excuse to look at suspension upgrades right? Next MOT is up for next summer, so I'll probably get at least that sorted around that time. So for now it's the few touch ups mentioned above, a full service and enjoy it until I get some electric niggles no doubt. Vive la France!
These are photos from the advert...
I've already ordered a new number plate as I hate tatty ones and I don't need a Welsh flag on it!
Next up is to replace the GTi boot badge as it's damaged which doesn't show in the pics
I may upgrade to CarPlay, there's a company out there that does this with the factory screen
Some new mats, I may go red like the BPS ones
I don't love all the chrome... I've noticed you can buy genuine carbon fibre wing mirror caps so may chuck those on
The car might only be a short term one for me, around a year or so, however I'm hoping longer. I have already started to look at mods because that's what I do
the only issue on MOT earlier in the year was tyres need replacing all round. So that's an excuse to look at new wheels right? Which in turn is an excuse to look at suspension upgrades right? Next MOT is up for next summer, so I'll probably get at least that sorted around that time. So for now it's the few touch ups mentioned above, a full service and enjoy it until I get some electric niggles no doubt. Vive la France!These are photos from the advert...
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