208 GTI

[Just_PF]

The DSG Polo GTI is cool but then I would be getting the car for its gearbox, is that really a sufficient reason to buy one? I would prefer an automatic because I drive in traffic a lot but it isn't an essential feature, thats why i am considering the 208 GTI. Think I will be looking at a Demo model or a less than 5000kms to take advantage of the poor resale value

 

[XennoX]

I definitely will get an insurance quote before I buy any car, but I am turning 25 in a week or so, have never been in an accident (touch wood). So am expecting it to be reasonable for a hot hatch

So you're the same boat as me, 25 and you want a hot hatch and no accidents plus you want a car that isn't common. Yeah. Try Santam with household insurance for best premiums otherwise Santam won't insure you. That's what they did with me at least.

 

[X-Gamer]

25 year old, Fiesta ST, license since '09 (no accidents). R650 for insurance at a value of R220k. Excess R3180. Auto and General

 

[Enzo Matrix]

25 year old, Fiesta ST, license since '09 (no accidents). R650 for insurance at a value of R220k. Excess R3180. Auto and General

Thats decent

 

[Suspect99]

25 year old, Fiesta ST, license since '09 (no accidents). R650 for insurance at a value of R220k. Excess R3180. Auto and General

25 year old. Fiesta ST licence since 08. 2 accidents. Not my fault. R1068pm with Santam excess R2500. Insured value R275k

 

[Enzo Matrix]

25 year old. Fiesta ST licence since 08. 2 accidents. Not my fault. R1068pm with Santam excess R2500. Insured value R275k

Seems a tad high

37 y/o, one bike written off (not my fault). Focus ST3 395k insured (bought for 329k on special), R800 pm with Santam, zero excess

 

[Suspect99]

Seems a tad high

37 y/o, one bike written off (not my fault). Focus ST3 395k insured (bought for 329k on special), R800 pm with Santam, zero excess

A guy reversed into me a month before I bought my ST. Really hit my premiums. This was the best offer I could get. I need to review it for this year

 

[the_british_Twit]

i have the Peugeot 308 GTI, so the same engine as the 208 GTI. the comfort levels are amazing. the standard equipment you get in the car is well above the equipment you will be in the OPC, Polo or ST. insurance, i'm paying R1.4K with a excess of R3K at momentum with an accident that happened 1.5 years ago

 

[Drifter]

i have the Peugeot 308 GTI, so the same engine as the 208 GTI. the comfort levels are amazing. the standard equipment you get in the car is well above the equipment you will be in the OPC, Polo or ST. insurance, i'm paying R1.4K with a excess of R3K at momentum with an accident that happened 1.5 years ago

What do you get as std in the 308?

 

[Brenden_E]

What do you get as std in the 308?

AIDS?

 

[Drifter]

308 GTI Fiesta ST

Air conditioner yes yes
Automatic Air conditioner yes yes
Climate Control yes yes
Auto Headlamps yes yes
Fog Lamps - Front no yes
Fog Lamps - Rear no yes
Xenon Headlamps no no
Remote Side Mirrors yes yes
Auto Dip Mirrors yes
Remote Electric Mirror Memory no no
Remote Side Mirrors Electric electric, folding electric, folding
Puddle lights no yes
Electric Windows yes yes
Electric Window Detail front + rear
Electric Window One-Touch no yes
Tinted Side Windows yes yes
Tinted Windscreen yes yes
Rear Screen Demister yes yes
Sliding Roof yes no
Number of Sliding Roofs 0
Wipers yes yes
Auto Windscreen Wipers yes yes
Rear Screen Wiper yes yes
Heated Seats no no
Electric Seat Adj Detail no no
Electric Seat Memory
Electric Seat Adjustment no no
Rear Seat Split 60/40 60/40
Headrests - Front yes yes
Headrests - Rear yes yes
Hands-Free Phone no yes
Hands-Free Phone Pre-Wiring yes n/a
Radio And / Or Tape yes yes
Radio yes yes
Tape no no
CD Player yes yes
CD Shuttle no yes
Multi Function Steering Wheel audio audio/cruise control
Rev Counter yes yes
Central Locking remote remote
Code Start no no
On Board Computer yes yes
Cruise Control yes yes
Cup Holders yes
Keyless Entry no yes
Park Distance Control - Front yes no
Park Distance Control - Back yes yes
Satelite Navigation no no
Remote Boot Opener no no
Remote Fuel Cap Release no no
Security and Safety
Security System yes no
Alarm yes no
Immobiliser yes yes
Impact Tensioning Seat Belts front front
Air Bag - Number 6 6
Air Bag - Driver yes yes
Air Bag - Passenger yes yes
Air Bag - Side yes yes
Air Bag - Detail driver, passenger, front sides, curtain driver, passenger, front sides, curtain
Gearlock no no
Hi Level Brake Light no yes
Power Steering yes yes
Roadside Assistance Time 36 36
Side Impact Protection yes yes

 

[Colin62]

...and a little tub of Vaseline to keep in the cubby hole for that first time you need a part they don't have in stock?

 

[Drifter]

MY post cam eout all cr@ppy. It's a comparison of what is std in the 308 vd the Fiesta ST . British_twit wrote:

"i have the Peugeot 308 GTI, so the same engine as the 208 GTI. the comfort levels are amazing. the standard equipment you get in the car is well above the equipment you will be in the OPC, Polo or ST."

This proves he is wrong

 

[Ancalagon]

Maybe if you are comparing GTI to GTI or ST, but most 208's come standard with both bluetooth and cruise control, neither of which is standard on most other cars in the class. In fact, it is impossible to get Cruise Control on anything but the Fiesta ST and maybe the Titanium.

 

[the_british_Twit]

Statements that are wrong in the above post from drifter:
it does have fog lights front and kind of in the back (lights up more of the brake light), it does have Electric windows with one touch, does have hands free Phone using the bluetooth sound system, High Level brake light(which is in the spoiler) and cup holders (lol).
Fiesta ST vs 308 GTI - Peugeot has full Panoramic roof, PDC front and back, security system, alarm
Polo GTI vs 308 GTI - Auto Headlamps, Fog lights, Panoramic roof, auto windscreen wipers, PDC front and back, 2 more airbags (Curtain)
Corsa OPC vs 308 GTI - Auto Air Con, Climate Control, Auto Headlamps, fog lights, Panoramic roof, auto windscreen wipers, no way to connect phone to sound system, PDC front and Back, impact tensioning seatbelts

so i think i have proved my point...

 

[Drifter]

Got my specs here:

http://www.um.co.za/specifications/peugeot_308_1_6_thp_gti_(2011).aspx

 

[Just_PF]

Thanks for the advice and sharing of past experience. The resale value is a worry, this weekend I am going to have a look at the ST, 208 GTI and the Polo GTI. See which one talks to me the most if that makes sense.

 

[Drifter]

Dont go for the Polo GTI, the new one is being launched in Apr (DSG) and June (Manual).

 

[Just_PF]

Yeah I heard, the 1.8T.. worth the wait though? Saw another thread and it looks to be crazy expensive

 

[Drifter]

Yeah, it is crazy expensive, But you are going to to lose heaps if money if you buy the 1.4 now.