13-06-2014, 09:59 AM
I like them and they're getting good value now. Shame about the number of dubiously modified ones out there.
It's a shame that Honda didn't fit an LSD as standard (like the JDM models got) and particularly that they made such a poor job of the steering feel with the e-PAS which ultimately spoils the car somewhat for me, but I appreciate that I'm fussy in that regard and 99% of people wouldn't care. As a modern hot hatch they are good, riotous fun though and for a daily you can't really fault them as they're practical, comfortable and reliable to boot.
Some of the comments on here are baffling if not outright laughable though. Slow? No torque? Poor on fuel?
For a 2.0 N/A engine it's brilliant frankly and if you keep it on the boil they're certainly no slouch.
I can only assume that people don't understand the concept of gearing and using a gearbox to extract performance.
It's a shame that Honda didn't fit an LSD as standard (like the JDM models got) and particularly that they made such a poor job of the steering feel with the e-PAS which ultimately spoils the car somewhat for me, but I appreciate that I'm fussy in that regard and 99% of people wouldn't care. As a modern hot hatch they are good, riotous fun though and for a daily you can't really fault them as they're practical, comfortable and reliable to boot.
Some of the comments on here are baffling if not outright laughable though. Slow? No torque? Poor on fuel?
For a 2.0 N/A engine it's brilliant frankly and if you keep it on the boil they're certainly no slouch.
I can only assume that people don't understand the concept of gearing and using a gearbox to extract performance.
1990 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 // 1991 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 16v // 1992 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 // 1999 Peugeot 306 HDi Estate