tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5831246284549306448.post6425881071448167361..comments2024-03-03T14:27:21.832+00:00Comments on Pug Addicts - #1 Peugeot Blog & Article Resource: Honda Civic Type R (EP3) vs. Peugeot 306 GTi-6 ReviewUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5831246284549306448.post-44584787714704952572018-01-16T04:24:57.234+00:002018-01-16T04:24:57.234+00:00Been a Peugeot owner for so so long, it is already...Been a Peugeot owner for so so long, it is already biased. As a senior in years, the Honda is most definately a boy racers toy, in looks and performance. the GTI6 is so subtle and is still on the pace, with a huge difference in years of technology and cost. the most important plus to the 6 and a huge minus for the R is access to the drivers seat. this is not a problem with young bones, a factor that Honda have taken on board, but is quite difficult for us seniors, with the seat position so low. but as stated earlier, i am biased and still quite happy to go and thrash a 405MI16 or a GTI6 that i have in house, against the bank loan for a Type R. enough said??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5831246284549306448.post-48954971782408669472017-11-20T14:53:56.693+00:002017-11-20T14:53:56.693+00:00I own a GTI-6 and I've driven a few Type-Rs, a...I own a GTI-6 and I've driven a few Type-Rs, and I couldn't agree more with all of what you have said.<br /><br />The Civic's the more hardcore of the two, with a high-revving engine, deep bucket seats, harder suspension, aggressive styling, etc.<br /><br />I would say the 306 is nine-tenths of the Civic in that respect, although turn-in is sharper and its ability to remain composed at speed over pot-holed, undulating roads can surprise a few people.<br /><br />But despite being an older car, it's far more suited to day-to-day duties. Its appearance is far more subtle, it rides infinitely better, and has an impressive amount of standard kit too; mine has remote locking, half-leather, air-con, rain-sensing wipers, electric windows/mirrors, etc.<br /><br />The only thing that lets it down is the turning circle to the right which is compromised by the six-speed 'box.<br /><br />All in all I absolutely love both cars, but the 306 offers by far the best compromise. I would go as far as to say that its combination of ride and handling would put most new cars to shame.<br /><br />I'm biased, of course!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5831246284549306448.post-28719451407471756402017-03-06T13:58:19.876+00:002017-03-06T13:58:19.876+00:00Good article! I have a '97 phase II which I bo...Good article! I have a '97 phase II which I bought for £1.5k back in September. It was mechanically excellent, 98k on the clock and I've spent a further £1k since on new tyres, a clutch, and exhaust. The car is totally standard and even has the original Clarion stereo/multi-changer. My 3 kids (aged 4-8) all ask to go in "the little red car" (verses the Lexus RX on the drive...) as they love its fun factor ( which equals speed, handling and acceleration in my book... they don't know that yet).<br />I agree it's fine around town and as it's a 97 plate, with a couple of dents that I've chosen not to remove just yet, and no Gti badge on the rear, it's fairly anonymous and a real gob-smacker to anyone not expecting this little hatch from yesteryear to smoke them at a roundabout. Always makes me grin, even if the M5 or Skyline in question has to subsequently restore pride further down the line (but we all know they can take back the initial irritation, eh)<br />All this little car needs is £100 of PDR dent removal and a roof/bonnet respray to make it feel nearly new again.<br />Previously I had a D-Turbo and that in itself was an excellent little car! prior to that a 205 1.9 GTi, which was equally chuckable, but no power steering and very jerky in heavy traffic (a bit like Rocky when he kangaroo-hops his was home in a new American muscle car and takes out the bins in his parking manoeuvre outside his house...!)<br />The whole point of me prattling on about my 306 is that I nearly bought the Civic Type-R, but my friendly neighbourhood mechanic (himself a racing man) advised against it for the 'everyday car' side of it. On that basis, it sounds like you've made a very fair assessment of both cars!<br />Cheers, NickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5831246284549306448.post-73463394465901534292016-09-22T22:14:46.695+01:002016-09-22T22:14:46.695+01:00Great write up! I've just rebuilt and started ...Great write up! I've just rebuilt and started my gti 6 for the first time today in 1 1/2 years and this review has got me itching to take it for a work out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12423061407663180563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5831246284549306448.post-49681301321651620542015-12-22T20:37:54.005+00:002015-12-22T20:37:54.005+00:00Hi Jonathan, glad you agree they are so closely ma...Hi Jonathan, glad you agree they are so closely matched. It's a shame the Peugeot's don't age very well (mechanically) or i'd love to have another one at some point. I think most of them are getting tired and unless you're a competent home mechanic, are going to cost a lot to keep going. Fantastic cars though, will never forget mine!PugAddictsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5831246284549306448.post-51124009805450743752015-12-18T16:52:26.654+00:002015-12-18T16:52:26.654+00:00Great write up, I've had both (either side of ...Great write up, I've had both (either side of an M3 & a WRX STI) and would find it just as hard as you to separate them and choose my favourite. With the Civc I found myself learning the rev limits in order to stop myself accidently bouncing off the limiter. Eventually I could do this with sound alone so I didn't need to keep such an eye on the Rev meter. The Pugs limiter tails off nicely so you know when to change. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857366342405148609noreply@blogger.com