#1: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: chief93, Location: United KingdomPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:13 pm ---- I'll be selling my 206 van within the next few weeks and will be looking to upgrade to a 180 so as quite a lot of members on here own one or have done at some point i would like your opinions on them and whether you'd recommend them? cheers! oh and does anyone have one for sale>? i have a budget of 2600 thanks
#2: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: kingdom200, Location: Leamington SpaPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:35 pm ---- id get a clio over a 180 after having both, well using my bros clio.... the only major factor at the time of me buying a 180 was the price diffrence and the interior but the clio have now dropped in price big style
#3: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: chief93, Location: United KingdomPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:37 pm ---- yh insurance is higher on the clios though for some reason? just put your brothers plate in on a price comparison and it came back at 3k compared to a 180 at 2,300
#4: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: Seabook, Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:38 pm ---- you willing to pay more than 2K just for insurance for a 206?
#5: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: kingdom200, Location: Leamington SpaPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:39 pm ---- go through admiral direct....hes only 18 and not even he pays £3,000 lol however its under buget for you
#6: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: LiamGTi180, Location: OxfordPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:40 pm ---- They are good fun to drive but you always feel as though you could of got something better in the same class. They hard to modify for power aswell. They are nice to drive and comfy and are obviously pretty quick.
#7: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: jayz206gti, Location: TamworthPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:01 pm ---- Ive only had mine a few weeks but ive owned the likes of imprezas, a 172 and a couple of fiesta ST's to name but a few previous cars. Not the quickest or slowwest ive owned. Insurance is the same for the 180 or a 182 clio (which i nearly got instead) Im really enjoying mine. Ye they have their downfalls but what cars dont. The seats are probably only seccond to the seats in my old STI and is still relatively cheap to run in the current climate. I wouldnt want to pay the premium your saying to insure one though!! Cant believe how much kids are willing to pay these days on insurance! Im 27 and it costs me £500 to insure
#8: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: chief93, Location: United KingdomPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:04 pm ----
Seabook wrote:
you willing to pay more than 2K just for insurance for a 206?
yh why not? insurance is through the roof on most cars for people my age and well can anyone suggest any other good cars to get with a decent amount of power and reliability? thanks
#9: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: E5GDM, Location: EssexPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:05 pm ---- Won't beat them for the money
#10: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: chief93, Location: United KingdomPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:07 pm ----
jayz206gti wrote:
Ive only had mine a few weeks but ive owned the likes of imprezas, a 172 and a couple of fiesta ST's to name but a few previous cars. Not the quickest or slowwest ive owned. Insurance is the same for the 180 or a 182 clio (which i nearly got instead) Im really enjoying mine. Ye they have their downfalls but what cars dont. The seats are probably only seccond to the seats in my old STI and is still relatively cheap to run in the current climate. I wouldnt want to pay the premium your saying to insure one though!! Cant believe how much kids are willing to pay these days on insurance! Im 27 and it costs me £500 to insure
alright cheers for that, and i know its ridiculous but when 1.0 corsa's are 500 pounds cheaper to insure you may aswell pay the extra and get some power for your money? believe me i dont like paying that for insurance its killing me haha
#11: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: chief93, Location: United KingdomPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:18 pm ----
kingdom200 wrote:
go through admiral direct....hes only 18 and not even he pays £3,000 lol however its under buget for you
that megane of yours is gorgeous!
#12: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: jayz206gti, Location: TamworthPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:21 pm ---- Chief: Sorry for the smugness... but i was on your side of the fence once so i do feel your pain! Paid £1300 TPFT to insure a £600 Fiesta XR2i when i was 18 lol. The most i ever paid for insurance was my Impreza STI when i was 22, that set me back around £1800, but being a home owner for the last 6 years has took me back to hot hatches as they are cheaper to run/maintain.
#13: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:30 pm ---- I paid £1,500 for insurance on my 180 when I was 19, Dont think I would want to pay anymore than that though tbh
#14: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: chief93, Location: United KingdomPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:33 pm ---- no worries you just have to bite the bullet and get some years no claims under your belt. and hope no idiot smashes into you ha
#15: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: chief93, Location: United KingdomPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:35 pm ----
lukesaunders91 wrote:
I paid £1,500 for insurance on my 180 when I was 19, Dont think I would want to pay anymore than that though tbh
how long ago was that? and your 206 is looking good, nice and subtle no stupid lexus lights or big boxey body kits
#16: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:42 pm ---- About 7 months ago that was :), Thanks mate, got afew other tweek's im going to be doing to it soon but defo not any lexus lights or body kits
#17: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: chief93, Location: United KingdomPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:50 pm ---- are they quick? and have you had any problems with yours so far?
#18: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:05 pm ---- Yeah they are pretty quick but you sort of have to boot it to get it to really move, soon as you hit 4k revs it will pull like a train.
Ermm well I've had quite abit done on mine, had new clutch (180's are very common for the clutch judder) Mine wasnt that bad but got it done so it drives nicer also had new engine mounts and wishbones, drop links new horn because that didnt work when i got the car, then just the other bits I've added on like janspeed exhaust (best exhaust for the 180 in my opinion) new spax coilovers and rear shocks while that was getting changed I thought I might aswell change the topmounts too, so its had new topmounts.
But i would defo recommend one every car has its problems but its a very fun car to drive puts a smile on my face when you keep up with some higher end cars who think they own the road and think oh its only a 206 but they have a shock
#19: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: chief93, Location: United KingdomPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:27 pm ---- yh thats part of the reason id love one. i think its the best feeling ever when you surprise people like that. and i probably will get one to be honest i really like mine now its just a prefer petrol to diesel and i want more power. had an trouble with the torsion bar after you lowered it>?
#20: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: Icetto, Location: Cape TownPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 1:59 am ---- I don't drive my car every day but when I do take it to my sport practice or match then it puts a smile on my face before, during and after the ride. So easy and comfy to drive with power if you need it
#21: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:16 am ---- They are awsome cars to drive and very well spec'd for the money, just try to get one thats had the belts done as they should have all been done by now.
They do have problems like the ABS screwing up because of the crappy ABS rings/sensors and the clutch release bearing is likley to go at some point.
But you get over these things when you drive it lol
Suprised there arnt more haters in this thread, Gti 180's are norally slated on here.
#22: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:26 am ----
Big_Rich180 wrote:
They are awsome cars to drive and very well spec'd for the money, just try to get one thats had the belts done as they should have all been done by now.
They do have problems like the ABS screwing up because of the crappy ABS rings/sensors and the clutch release bearing is likley to go at some point.
But you get over these things when you drive it lol
Suprised there arnt more haters in this thread, Gti 180's are norally slated on here.
180s suck! 1.9d FTW!
#23: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:28 am ----
CD-B3 wrote:
Big_Rich180 wrote:
They are awsome cars to drive and very well spec'd for the money, just try to get one thats had the belts done as they should have all been done by now.
They do have problems like the ABS screwing up because of the crappy ABS rings/sensors and the clutch release bearing is likley to go at some point.
But you get over these things when you drive it lol
Suprised there arnt more haters in this thread, Gti 180's are norally slated on here.
180s suck! 1.9d FTW!
Shut up Meg.
#24: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: JE_180, Location: WiltshirePosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:30 am ---- Pretty decent car, like everyone has said though, they have their problems. I've had it since I was 19 and it still makes me smile when I boot it. Chris are you still going to the RR day?
#25: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:38 am ----
JE_180 wrote:
Pretty decent car, like everyone has said though, they have their problems. I've had it since I was 19 and it still makes me smile when I boot it. Chris are you still going to the RR day?
Yep, I'll be there.
#26: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: deebee, Location: BirminghamPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:11 am ---- I pay 3400 insurance fella now thats dedication lmao
#27: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: JE_180, Location: WiltshirePosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:15 am ----
deebee wrote:
I pay 3400 insurance fella now thats dedication lmao
That's a joke... I'm not even paying £600 with everything declared.
#28: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:19 am ----
deebee wrote:
I pay 3400 insurance fella now thats dedication lmao
Surely there must be something wrong there.
I'm 22 and paying £900 for a 3.3.
#29: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:24 am ----
CD-B3 wrote:
deebee wrote:
I pay 3400 insurance fella now thats dedication lmao
Surely there must be something wrong there.
I'm 22 and paying £900 for a 3.3.
He's 18 chris.
#30: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:28 am ----
Big_Rich180 wrote:
CD-B3 wrote:
deebee wrote:
I pay 3400 insurance fella now thats dedication lmao
Surely there must be something wrong there.
I'm 22 and paying £900 for a 3.3.
He's 18 chris.
I was paying £1200 for a 206 GTi when I was 18.
#31: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:29 am ----
CD-B3 wrote:
Big_Rich180 wrote:
CD-B3 wrote:
deebee wrote:
I pay 3400 insurance fella now thats dedication lmao
Surely there must be something wrong there.
I'm 22 and paying £900 for a 3.3.
He's 18 chris.
I was paying £1200 for a 206 GTi when I was 18.
But gays get cheaper insurance...thats why yours is so cheap
#32: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:40 am ----
Big_Rich180 wrote:
CD-B3 wrote:
Big_Rich180 wrote:
CD-B3 wrote:
deebee wrote:
I pay 3400 insurance fella now thats dedication lmao
Surely there must be something wrong there.
I'm 22 and paying £900 for a 3.3.
He's 18 chris.
I was paying £1200 for a 206 GTi when I was 18.
But gays get cheaper insurance...thats why yours is so cheap
You saw it coming.
#33: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: JE_180, Location: WiltshirePosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:54 am ---- Must be where we live..
#34: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:57 am ----
CD-B3 wrote:
Big_Rich180 wrote:
CD-B3 wrote:
Big_Rich180 wrote:
CD-B3 wrote:
deebee wrote:
I pay 3400 insurance fella now thats dedication lmao
Surely there must be something wrong there.
I'm 22 and paying £900 for a 3.3.
He's 18 chris.
I was paying £1200 for a 206 GTi when I was 18.
But gays get cheaper insurance...thats why yours is so cheap
You saw it coming.
I dont bat for that side mate
Yeah it will be where you live, I only made this "gays get cheaper insurance" up to annoy chris
I paid £2200 when i was 22 with 1 years NCB.
#35: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: Mattie-RS, Location: A Track near you ;)Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:26 am ---- Clio RS
Big_Rich180 wrote:
CD-B3 wrote:
Big_Rich180 wrote:
CD-B3 wrote:
Big_Rich180 wrote:
CD-B3 wrote:
deebee wrote:
I pay 3400 insurance fella now thats dedication lmao
Surely there must be something wrong there.
I'm 22 and paying £900 for a 3.3.
He's 18 chris.
I was paying £1200 for a 206 GTi when I was 18.
But gays get cheaper insurance...thats why yours is so cheap
You saw it coming.
I dont bat for that side mate
Yeah it will be where you live, I only made this "gays get cheaper insurance" up to annoy chris
I paid £2200 when i was 22 with 1 years NCB.
#36: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:30 am ---- Shurup Mattie lol
#37: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: Mattie-RS, Location: A Track near you ;)Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 11:55 am ---- Clio RS
Big_Rich180 wrote:
CD-B3 wrote:
Big_Rich180 wrote:
CD-B3 wrote:
Big_Rich180 wrote:
CD-B3 wrote:
deebee wrote:
I pay 3400 insurance fella now thats dedication lmao
Surely there must be something wrong there.
I'm 22 and paying £900 for a 3.3.
He's 18 chris.
I was paying £1200 for a 206 GTi when I was 18.
But gays get cheaper insurance...thats why yours is so cheap
You saw it coming.
I dont bat for that side mate
Yeah it will be where you live, I only made this "gays get cheaper insurance" up to annoy chris
I paid £2200 when i was 22 with 1 years NCB.
#38: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 1:07 pm ----
E5GDM wrote:
Won't beat them for the money
GTI 180's are cheap & have started falling in to the wrong hands now, only bonus is it will mean a lot more get written off due to pilot error so plenty of cheap parts in the very near future
#39: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: kakaruto, Location: Mansfield NottinghamPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 2:34 pm ----
deebee wrote:
I pay 3400 insurance fella now thats dedication lmao
lol at least urs is a 2.0 HDI....
i am paying 3400 for a 2001 1.4 8v! LOL!
#40: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: kingdom200, Location: Leamington SpaPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:02 pm ----
Mattie-RS wrote:
Clio RS
Big_Rich180 wrote:
CD-B3 wrote:
Big_Rich180 wrote:
CD-B3 wrote:
Big_Rich180 wrote:
CD-B3 wrote:
deebee wrote:
I pay 3400 insurance fella now thats dedication lmao
Surely there must be something wrong there.
I'm 22 and paying £900 for a 3.3.
He's 18 chris.
I was paying £1200 for a 206 GTi when I was 18.
But gays get cheaper insurance...thats why yours is so cheap
You saw it coming.
I dont bat for that side mate
Yeah it will be where you live, I only made this "gays get cheaper insurance" up to annoy chris
I paid £2200 when i was 22 with 1 years NCB.
i was waiting for a fellow RS owner to pop up
#41: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: top206, Location: cambsPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:13 pm ---- mines for sale end of jan mate,
22,500 genuine miles, will come with all the mods on it and poss the stereo gear
just had alot of money spent aswell, new brakes all round, brand new front springs, refurbed wheels, resprayed sp arches, brand new sump, full service 12 months mot etc etc.
but i want a bit more than your budget but you have time to save a few more hundred pounds
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#42: Re: Thoughts on GTI 180?... Author: Mattie-RS, Location: A Track near you ;)Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:20 pm ----
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