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 Nose
Senior User  Location: Birmingham Registered: 23 Jun 2013 Posts: 994 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Sorry to use the H word, but going to have a look at one this week. Never driven or even been in one before, but all the reports I've seen, heard and talked about seem to come back with glowing reports about them handling wise and performance wise (200 bhp) It's a 30th Anniversary model (EP3 model, 53 reg) in black, one owner from new with about 70k on the clock. Thoughts? ________________________________________ Bianca 306 Rallye.Mondeo Titanium X. |
 Posted 20th Jul 2015 at 13:20
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pebbles167
Seasoned Pro  Location: Melksham. Wiltshire. Registered: 08 Dec 2009 Posts: 2,516 Status: Offline |
Post #2
They are an awesome car, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Out of the various N/A hot hatches you'll find on track, 306's, 206's, Clio's, etc, the EP3 is the one that always stands out as noticeably quicker. Many say the steering is crap although i didn't think so at all, just not as direct as a 306 perhaps. K20 engine is awesome and will yield another 30bhp without too much trouble. The EP3 is a little bit softer than the earlier type R cars such as the EK9 or the DC2 integra, and the UK model doesn't have the LSD, doesn't really matter though. People often moan about the lack of torque, its mainly just talk from people who've never driven one. Whilst it's true that there are engines with more, the amount they have is more than enough, more than a 306 gti6 and many other cars in the class. Check for damage and signs of neglect. Honda's often rust, and these are ragged for a pass time so might have ended up in a shunt. Don't pay over the odds unless mint, some people seem to have a warped view of what anything Vtec is worth and put up silly asking prices.Happy buying  ________________________________________ 2005 Peugeot 206 GTI 1802008 BMW K1200R |
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Posted 20th Jul 2015 at 13:39
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Nose
Senior User Location: Birmingham Registered: 23 Jun 2013 Posts: 994 Status: Offline |
Post #3
Thanks Pebbles, I know the owner to be honest, and this is his Mrs car, they've owned it from new so I know it's a dead straight minter - but thanks for the heads up mate  ________________________________________ Bianca 306 Rallye.Mondeo Titanium X. |
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Posted 20th Jul 2015 at 13:50
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jord294
Seasoned Pro  Location: somewhere in north wales Registered: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,103 Status: Offline |
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Well said Pebbles I'd have another  ________________________________________ FRESHLY RE-FURBISHED GTI BEAMSFITTING AND LOWERING AVAILABLE. ALL AXLES BUILT USING GENUINE PEUGEOT PARTS IF I'M NOT HERE, IT ONLY MEANS ONE THING.... I'M SOMEWHERE ELSE! |
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Posted 20th Jul 2015 at 15:22
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
Post #5
if theyre that good why do you lot still drive pugs eh?  ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 20th Jul 2015 at 15:41
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rallyeash
Seasoned Pro  Location: Devizes Registered: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 4,424 Status: Offline |
Post #6
I found the EP3 dull.________________________________________ 230 hp 2.1 16v XU 205 rallye on jenveys Project thread here309 3dr K20 Type R |
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Posted 20th Jul 2015 at 16:15
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pebbles167
Seasoned Pro Location: Melksham. Wiltshire. Registered: 08 Dec 2009 Posts: 2,516 Status: Offline |
Post #7
I like Pugs purely because they are slightly quirky. EP3's are everywhere! Love the Vtec engines though, very capable. Usually a good chassis to suit them too. A friend has a B18 EK civic and puts in some seriously quick times around Castle Combe. Although not as good, I'd be more likely to grab a Corolla or Celica T sport and give it a few mods. ________________________________________ 2005 Peugeot 206 GTI 1802008 BMW K1200R |
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Posted 20th Jul 2015 at 16:27
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
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went around combe with Adam back in april, three ek's, all bloody slow and very noisy  lapped two !________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 20th Jul 2015 at 16:36
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pebbles167
Seasoned Pro Location: Melksham. Wiltshire. Registered: 08 Dec 2009 Posts: 2,516 Status: Offline |
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Doubt you'd lap this one  ________________________________________ 2005 Peugeot 206 GTI 1802008 BMW K1200R |
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Posted 20th Jul 2015 at 17:15
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midlife
Seasoned Pro  Location: Colne, Lancashire Registered: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 7,544 Status: Offline |
Post #10
pebbles167 wrote: I like Pugs purely because they are slightly quirky. EP3's are everywhere! Love the Vtec engines though, very capable. Usually a good chassis to suit them too. A friend has a B18 EK civic and puts in some seriously quick times around Castle Combe. Although not as good, I'd be more likely to grab a Corolla or Celica T sport and give it a few mods. You've to dare to be different, I looked at civics & you had to spend serious money for a mediocre one, I went the tsport route & it scares the s**t out of people because they don't know anything about it   ________________________________________ Get used to seeing the yellow one !!! Team 330™ Team "no front end or engine" Team "LIMITED EDITION" I live for the 306 sticker  Team 0-60 in 6.44 & standing qtr in 14.808 @ 94.55mph all with std engine 203bhp Corolla T-Sport daily driver stealthier than Kwai Chang Caine |
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Posted 20th Jul 2015 at 17:40
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pebbles167
Seasoned Pro Location: Melksham. Wiltshire. Registered: 08 Dec 2009 Posts: 2,516 Status: Offline |
Post #11
^ It was because you got one a few years back that i was interested in them.________________________________________ 2005 Peugeot 206 GTI 1802008 BMW K1200R |
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Posted 20th Jul 2015 at 17:48
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Cjwatson27
Seasoned Pro  Location: Oxford Registered: 17 Sep 2013 Posts: 1,968 Status: Offline |
Post #12
I looked at a corolla but had such a nightmare with the celica its scared me for live lol, Shame really really liked the celica till it died twice 😒________________________________________ Old pugs don't die they just get faster |
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Posted 20th Jul 2015 at 17:54
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jimmyrallye
Seasoned Pro  Location: portsmouth Registered: 19 Apr 2008 Posts: 3,144 Status: Offline |
Post #13
Love my ep3 and was bullet proof didn't give me and problems in 2 years I had it.. Drove it hard and went to Santa pod twice in it ________________________________________ "Police arrested two kids yesterday, one was drinking battery acid, the other was eating fireworks. They charged one and let the other one off." |
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Posted 20th Jul 2015 at 20:16
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ian7675
Techno Viking  Location: Gloucestershire Registered: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 6,068 Status: Offline |
Post #14
I had one for about three months and sold it. Great fun engine but as far as a drivers car goes, I didn't rate it much. Yes the steering is awful and that was my main issue with it, also make sure you give the brakes a good try as the calipers tend to seize up. Also mine had the most annoying exhaust rattle on it that I could never get rid of despite replacing the cat converter twice, it usually happens on lift off and others have had the same issue. ________________________________________ Less than 24 hours to go! |
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Posted 21st Jul 2015 at 16:36
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