Peugeot 308 GTI // REVIEW on AUTOBAHN

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[@benlecluyse]

Zalig ! ❤

[@FranGSainz]

From what you say in the test, it seems that it is better than a Golf GTi, what do you think? Thank you.

[@dgbservices6049]

@@FranGSainzThink that goes without saying mate

[@christian-van-e]

Focus ST/RS is always the no 1 hot hatch😊

[@michaelhancock4423]

Press the button at the end of the wiper stick to change the instrument panel display in any mode. You can have your digital speedo in sport mode 🫵

[@pokest225]

Probably one of the most underrated hot hatches. The lightest of the class, good handling....engine is smallest in class but it's forged.

[@friedmann509]

except for the interior.....

[@pokest225]

@@friedmann509 interior is subjetive. And not a priority in a hot hatch. I don't like the i-cockpit. But the car is good.

[@markovujinovic3110]

@@friedmann509 what's wrong with the interior?

[@friedmann509]

@@markovujinovic3110 I would have preferred them more sporty, especially the instrumentation. Anyway i like the car indeed

[@supraman2755]

engine is forged but it's still a f-ing prince engine, they love to explode sadly, bmw things

[@janmalmsten6477]

We all have different taste. I absolutly love the small steering weel. And looking over it on the instrumentation. So natural !

[@R8andGT3Fan]

I think it also depends on the driver's anatomy...

[@nickkaarslev290]

I absolutely loves it too 😍

[@ejdydmj1650]

I own 308 GTi BPS 270 no GPF model which is lighter as it's only 1205kg and I never had single issue in 7 years ownership!! Unbelievable fun and such a good handling 👌👌👌 mine is tuned for over 5 years and it's sweet 🙏 amazing cars honestly. Very underrated.

[@Jozkah_]

well no shit, your car has between 70 to 90k KMS, you can't talk about reliability in a car that barely leaves the garage

[@ejdydmj1650]

@@Jozkah_ how do you know how many kms my car have 😅😂😂.. anyway I am on all 308 GTi groups and there are barely people with problems..I know these cars very well. Engines are super solid on them 🤔👍

[@Jozkah_]

@@ejdydmj1650 every car has a good engine if you don't leave the garage with it

[@specialjeffy333]

Haven’t had the brakes done yet then? 😅

[@Jozkah_]

@@specialjeffy333 he barely drives the car lol, ofc he has no reason to complain, i’m nearing 200k and this thing gives me an headache every month

[@AndreasFjord]

Great to finally see a Peugeot on the channel! More fremch cars are so much welcome! 🥰

[@dufonrafal]

I know you keep saying that you hate the iCockpit but I'll keep saying that I love it ! Absolutely love it ! Those Peugeot's (and a Dodge Charger I drove recently surprisingly) are some of the few cars where I'm actually really comfortable behind the wheel.

[@FionaZombie]

Ooo a 308 GTi! I love these! Happy to see it on here!

[@SapphireSamC]

The ‘knights armour’ in the rear exhaust is just to stop the exhaust pipes from hitting or rattling against the rear chrome trims when movement is happening. It’s a great design.

[@elmatyelectro]

I'm in love, i have the previous one. The 270hp thp version. I drove it last year in the autobahn. The sensations that it transmit are awesome. Great and enjoyable video 🎉

[@romb1818]

The previous looked good. 5his one is ugly

[@Wreck-Gar]

I have a 205 1.9 GTI and I have a smile on my face even if I go to the shops 😄 It just wants to go and have fun in the corners 👍

[@franz-josefwohlenhaupt2912]

Top der Peugeot 308 GTI ! Endlich mal was anderes als der Golf und CO Einheitsbrei. Tacho übrigens sehr genau! Je schneller umso genauer!

[@dgbservices6049]

That engine might be small by comparison but it has the heart of a Lion!! Peugeot’s last ever GTi this, it’s a shame it’s so under appreciated too as it’s one of the best hot hatches ever made. I had to sell my one I had a couple of years back for financial reasons but now on the look out for another one as I loved it so much!

[@C4vts180]

Imagine 208 gti with that amount of power

[@Torino380]

No sé si tendría esa estabilidad a 240-250

[@DaleSteel]

I've got a 14 plate 208 gti. 26k miles. Misfire cylinder 1. That sums up French cars

[@joaoopiniao1446]

no it does not. shut up​@@DaleSteel

[@dovydas4036]

​@@joaoopiniao1446pretty much does tho

[@SapphireSamC]

There has been a modified 208 gti with 360bhp! It was a monster and beat most sports cars on the road!

[@UnoQueVaYViene]

I have the 308 GTi BPS fully black 272 CV and I absolutely love the nerve and also the daily basis conduction. It´s sober and crazy at the same time :)

[@svetoslavivanov6882]

Max, you are absolutely correct-dream car, best in it's class! I have one-2017 model with Milltec exhaust, unbelievable fun, each kilometer you take😊

[@90boiler]

I remember test driving it when it was released. Super agressive when turbo kicks in, not a lot of happening down low. Very nice seats (too chunky if you want someone to sit behind). Attractive looks. Gearbox though is a bit loose compared to Type-R. Overall a nice car

[@adisg.1807]

That RPM Gauge is throwing me off lol

[@andrashoffmann7522]

i kinda really hate it tbh lmao

[@ludvikg]

yes..this is stupid

[@MagicMike87]

French cars are generally underrated.

[@Matt07858]

Fr

[@krazyjey]

that Lion is serious, amazing ride Peugeot

[@alltidvanlu7888]

I had this car before but without the Gti engine. The seating position with the steering wheel and gauges are amazing once u get the position right. Im 1.80. I can imagine that Max is a bit taller which makes it difficult for the legroom

[@leonardoserafini5231]

I was happy when they started making these cool hot hatches, and im sad they discontinued it, i know they didnt sell well, but i kinda wish they kept making it in the new version…

[@JH_CarBlog]

What a great video! 👌 I already knew this car via Instagram. Really a beautiful car, and so underrated. Unfortunately you don't hear many people about the 208 or 308 GTI. And so nice to hear how positive he is about this car. The owner can be more than happy with such a car. I wish him much fun with it! 😁

[@CatBroiler]

Yeah, I never turn sport mode on in mine (2017 pre-facelift 270), there's no point, just makes the car sound weird, and makes rev matching harder. My one spent the first 3 years of its life near the sea, so I had to replace the exhaust last year. Had a local exhaust shop make a custom one for me, with no mid silencer and a free-flowing backbox, all in stainless steel. I asked them to make it look completely stock, and it does. It's a little bit louder, about the same volume as hot hatches used to be out of the factory, so not anti-social by any stretch. Luckily the rest of the bottom of the car aside from some of the suspension is aluminium, so won't rust. The only other mod I've done is to add sound deadening to the doors, wheel arches, and boot floor, so there's less road noise, as well as two-piece disks for the front so they're cheaper to replace (as well as significantly lighter, as the bell is aluminium). Other than that, I make sure to change the oil every 3000 miles, and get any maintainance done early. All common issues with these engines is caused by the oil change interval being too long, so it's really not worth skimping out on the £30 or so and 20-30 minutes it takes to change the oil and oil filter. You can do it without lifting the car. You can get Brembo ceramic pads for these calipers, but they're only sold in the USA, so I'm going to have to import them. That's what I'm planning to do next time I need to change the pads, that's going to be my next upgrade. Honestly, I'm probably going to keep this thing for a long time, it's high tech enough to be easy to live with, but the driving expereience feels quite old-school, I like how you need to rev the engine out for best effect, it does pretty good fuel economy (40MPG UK), and the boot is very big.

[@Jousten16]

Perfect timing guys! I've seen one of those on the road recently and thought to myself, dang that one looks nice, let's see what it is! I don't know jack about Peugeot lol.

[@bastiaanzeeman3922]

Just the 130 hp GT-line here. Really loving it. Very beautiful car Quintin, well done

[@Wandile1000]

Only thing I dislike about the 263hp version is the OPF has taken was so much of the nice exhaust sound.

[@bishopoftroy]

He never gets so happy from those 600 700 bhp rockets. Cars should be fun and nimble, not scary and intimidating. They should invite you to drive and enjoy.

[@JuanDomingoMartin]

It’s amazing how it pulls in second and third gear

[@scrublord_val]

Assuming I pass all my remaining Accountancy exams I will be treating myself to one of these next July. Cannot wait!

[@marekkubitza329]

I have 308gti 2017. My Best car 💪👍🖐

[@joancarlesvadillo7652]

Me too. Great car

[@JamalPennant]

Iv got the RCZ R which shares similar parts

[@JamesBond-uj5re]

How many kilometers you got? Any issues with the engine?

[@SapphireSamC]

I have a 2018 model. Modded to stage 2 and it’s seriously quick. Quicker than my b9 RS4 Avant even! I love it.

[@JamesBond-uj5re]

@@SapphireSamC Not bad. What kinda mods did you add?

[@benjaminaebersold3654]

That armor in the exhaust is a heat shield, so the bumper doesnt melt.

[@Squilliam-Fancyson]

03:05 I think thats some kind of flex pipe which connects the tip to muffler endpipe. They do this to ensure the tip will stay at it's place rather than sticking out too much from the bumper when the exhaust is heated up.

[@SprellBtw]

If you press the button on the tip of the left lever, it switches between different options on the display when it is in sport mode. You can make it show you the speed, but sport mode only makes the pedal slightly more sensitive, and I'm not sure if this is correct, but I think it lets you go 250 if it is in sport mode as well. Other than that, the performance is the same. 😊 I'm glad to see more people reviewing this car because it's so much fun to drive, especially on the track!.😁

[@SegevSurfcastingSh]

I love PS... I had 1997 106 S16 12 years ago she make me smile every time I drove her....this 308 looks amazing! great review!

[@josefinkjellsson7051]

it’s flexible so when you crash into the bumper you won’t damage the exhaust, other manufacturers have nothing between the real exhaust and the fake exhaust in the bumper

[@t3chn0m0]

I'm a VWAG Guy. I testdrove one back in 2016 I think. It was almost new with 3000Km on it. I can only agree that this car is absolutely great. The engine is very strong, revs freely. Also the build quality of the car in the interior is really good. The Denon Sound System sounds really good as well. The gear throw is a bit long (for my taste) and I'm also a "DSG Guy". But also the braking on this car is really really good. Honestly, this car is an almost perfect track tool. You need to get used to the i-Cockpit, but wasn't an issue for me. I also think that the car aged pretty well. A modern Version of this car with 290hp and a Dual Clutch Transmission would be an epic car. Compared to a MK6 or MK7 GTI this car feels lighter and more nimble. The Golf feels more settled and grown up. It's comparable with the difference of a Polo GTI to a Fiesta ST. But the 308 is less "hardcore" in terms of the dampers.

[@marekkubitza329]

Mam GTI 270 z 2017 roku i zamontowałem short shifter z Forge Motorsport i jest to samochód kompletny 💪👍🖐

[@Lemingtona-x5g]

the original MK1 VW golf GT| was light and nimble . No idea what went wrong

[@mediumTierGod]

Manual is beter

[@spolo123]

Though since that 1.6l has spectacularly low engine brake, I can shift up or down in curves and have no mass transfer interferencing.... that's unique with manuals, giving it a bit of DSG feel in that respect

[@juanfontes]

I can't get enough of seeing this

[@jamaik4743]

In Germany we say ´Flexrohr´ to the knights armor haha

[@RiddleTime]

That mesh lining might be because it's a resonated exhaust tip.

[@josefinkjellsson7051]

No it’s flexible so when you crash into the bumper you won’t damage the exhaust, other manufacturers have nothing between the real exhaust and the fake exhaust in the bumper

[@RiddleTime]

@@josefinkjellsson7051 aah that makes more sense!

[@Deevart88]

@@josefinkjellsson7051 props to Peugeot for that actually, that is smart

[@dgbservices6049]

Correction Max it’s not just 100kg lighter but actually more like 200kg lighter than the N 😊

[@szymon6207]

Max rpm 8420 ?

[@lok687]

@@szymon6207 6700 is the max rpm

[@dgbservices6049]

8420 😂 random figure

[@theRaw6]

The weight anounced by peugeot is fake, so yes it's 108kg lighter, not200 (peugeot : 1438, hyundai : 1546)

[@dgbservices6049]

@@theRaw6 I had one a couple of years back mate, on the scales mine was just shy of 1300kg with a tank of petrol :)

[@Zoneho]

Peugeot 308 GTi by peugeot sport (BPS), it is also identified by the color called "coupe franche". The BPS is much more than a simple GTi, it is prepared from the factory. One of the big advantages is the chassis and braking preparation, among other things.

[@joaoopiniao1446]

a GTi is a BPS... they are all the same besides the RC

[@MrRudy580]

Not identified bij the coupe french. Most are just 1 colour. Mine is blue

[@petarmaksimovic4048]

It could be just how you are built, your height, I find the icockpit the absolute best part of the new Pugs, can clearly see the dials, can't go back to driving cars with traditional big steering wheel.

[@jeroenymo]

I got a 2016 version. And i dont like the rather large second gear in combination with the large turbo, which means that when driving in second, after a slow corner at 30kmh, you dont just launch, you either have to do a difficult gear down to first or wait until 70kmh when he really starts going. But then you are already going illegally fast.

[@warrenf1966]

I wish they did it in an estate, I went for the 180 gti blue estate, no fun thou .

[@razvanbala2887]

I really like it too , such a cool car

[@ZgmfX20Freedom]

I have one in my past, stage 2+ with hybrid turbo 320+hp It was creazy

[@ApothecaryTerry]

I really like the iCockpit idea, but it's screwed by one thing - the steering wheel needs another 10cm+ of telescopic adjustment. Then it's past your knees and your eyeline is above it...but no. Honestly though, for my weird T-Rex shape (long legs, actually average arms) the driving position in this is roughly average compared to other cars. I've got the 270 facelift (with a decat...). I wanted a hot hatch and while other cars are good in other ways, this is the only one that drives like how I dream a hot hatch drives. The rest are practical fast family cars, they're fine but not fun enough, even the i30N. Sport mode ruins the sound and the throttle response in exchange for a boost gauge and G-meter (tip of the right stalk button brings the speedo back). I never use it. Mainly though, the weight is so noticeable. This car is the proof that modern fast cars don't need to weigh 2.4 tonnes (BMW, Merc...). All that said, this isn't a perfect car: the gearbox is fussy with revs, 6th can be crunchy (in all 4 I've driven), the screen is slow for 2 mins on startup, it has only 1 front cupholder, no boot hooks and radar cruise is only available on slower versions which is silly. Still, I bought one with a budget of more than double what it cost, but this made me smile most.

[@jeffreyschmitt99]

In sport mode you van change the cluster in de middle by pressing te top button of the right wiper washer handle

[@franz-josefwohlenhaupt2912]

Und Power satt. Mein 300 PS Passat 3,6 V6 benötigt 100 - 200 km/h etwa 17,5 sek. Da ist der 308 GTI gut mit knapp 16 sek. ☺

[@marko6706]

Pa da, jedino što ti imaš barem 500 kila više.

[@ilwertherllx1771]

Imagine that 1,6 thp finally rebuilt and working, put it on the mini r56

[@JanneMarcus75]

Nice to see lets say...common people cars too. Ofcource i love those super car videos and fast tuning cars, but this was nice too. 😃👍

[@stephandolby]

It's just as well that the car is as light as it is, because I've heard rather scary reports as to how expensive Alcon discs and pads are.

[@lok687]

2000 euros pretty much if you want to replace the disks 😁 Mine is near that time

[@TurboInstynkt]

@@lok687 Apparently there are good aftermarket alternatives available, check them out before spending 2k on discs lol

[@MrRudy580]

2000 euro is for discs and pads

[@theRaw6]

It's not even really light, it got a normal weight, just peugeot communicating the wrong weight to make people think it's lighter

[@spolo123]

Count 900€ for Zimmermann or Tarox aftermarket discs. 2000 are for the original Peugeot

[@at4423]

One of my fav cars

[@augustinmarginean]

How do you compare this engine to the 1.5 Ford 200hp on the Fiesta/Puma ST ? This has more power of course but I heard you saying there is no power at low revs . I used to have a 1.5 182hp Focus and loved that engine, very happy to rev with decent power/torque low rev

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

Awesome car, I’m from the US so I’ve never heard of these but that interior is a bit fugly lol. Maybe I’d get used to it though

[@midnightracerBR]

Love Peugeots and Frenchcars, but Peugeot abandoned the gearheads😭😭😭

[@R8andGT3Fan]

I dislike the fact that it's sooo Golf-inspired in its design (thick C-pillar especially), but it's nice enough, powerful and light!

[@FURKAN-ei6pz]

Can you try Passat 2.0 tsi 280 ps. Its a great car

[@nitrovent]

The other day I had one keeping up with my stage 1 Focus ST on the Autobahn at 200+ and I was irritated because I didn't knew there where Passats with that amount of power.

[@FURKAN-ei6pz]

​@@nitrovent Yeah, the Passat 2.0 TSI with 280 PS is a real sleeper! It's often underestimated because of its classy and understated look, but under the hood, it's a beast. The combination of the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and the 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system delivers incredible performance and traction. It's perfect for both spirited drives and long highway cruises. The handling is precise, the acceleration is thrilling, and it still offers the comfort and practicality you expect from a Passat. It’s definitely a hidden gem among performance wagons!

[@Chris-hw4mq]

@@nitrovent your stage 1 is probably doing nothing, go have the car dyno tested to see the real power

[@nitrovent]

@@Chris-hw4mq It certainly does not add much top-end power. But it does a lot in the mid range. I have a K&N filter kit, Airtec intercooler, gfb diverter valve and a custom tune by Edge Autosport. I specifically asked for a conservative tune because it is my daily and I drive it about 20k km per year. I'm thinking of adding a 200 cell catted downpipe but TÜV approval could be an issue with intercooler and filter mod.

[@Chris-hw4mq]

@@nitrovent you should trage it in for a focus st with the 2.3 ecoboost. 280Hp stock and with an intake , intercooler and tune by revo you can get 400 hp, its the 2.3 from the mustang

[@solarflare2199]

amazing car ! so underrated ! But RCZ-R goes waay more !

[@JamalPennant]

Got the RCZ R myself, with a few handling mods on it

[@SapphireSamC]

How do you mean it goes way more? It’s faster? Isn’t the RCZ-R heavier than the 308 gti?

[@solarflare2199]

@@SapphireSamC mine was 278hp stock with 100 octane fuel. Erogation to 255 max speed is amazing for a 1.6 liter , goes waay better that this 308. Plus Rcz-R have a so important but not considered plus : aerodinamycs which plays a key factor ! At 130km/h the car is literally pushed down by the air downforce which flows through the car silouette ant the curved glass roof.

[@SapphireSamC]

@@solarflare2199Ah ok, fair play. That makes sense. I’ve got the 308 Gti and it’s been heavily modified with 325bhp & 325lbft (440nm) torque with the rev limiter raised and the speed limiter deleted. It’s an incredible car around the Nurburgring. I love it!

[@alfamonk]

@@solarflare2199 rcz has terrible ergo though - horrible driving position

[@unknownuser677]

Nice becoz u did top speed on autobhan driving this car as usual.. 24+km/h

[@memesproduction4643]

The speedometer is so accurate

[@maxpower1293]

Pretty fast for such a little engine.

[@tfeenstra6]

I have a 2016 Pre facelift Red and Black one with a stage 1 and it is even beter, 300hp and 400nm

[@elcsabitodewid5376]

Good car

[@TheFunkyair]

So short ratios couldn’t imagine the consumption andwonder performance if it 100kmh in second and 200 kmh in 4th gear

[@danyrodrigues8581]

380mm* not 390 I love this car

[@nikolajs6075]

Would you like to drive my Volvo S90 T5 (+Stage 1) 2017 Model?

[@560val]

Can you go back to your old view because the dragy is blocking up too much of the screen.

[@Sound.wave_]

I love mine

[@dvaritek434]

How did peugeot get the gti moniker 😅 1280kg is crazy light

[@lok687]

Tbh its more like 1435kg. Stil lightweight these days 😁

[@joaoopiniao1446]

​@@lok6871205 kg announced and real is 1280kg.

[@joaoopiniao1446]

it's an all-aluminium body, that's why it's so light

[@theRaw6]

It's not lighter than other car of this era, It was not thde lightest, in fact the weight announced by peugeot was a lie, they were promoting a fake weight from an other version of the 308, the basic 308 with no option, not the gti, thanks the law for that changed

[@spolo123]

​@theRaw6 I've got the 270 version, no glass roof: 1320kg with full tank without me in it on a scale

[@iamspyvspy3077]

Good performance, good handling, nice to drive despite poor pedals, agricultural gearshift, piss poor ergonomics - dumb steering wheel, reverse spinning tacho, all secondary controls on a slow touchscreen. Not one of the great Peugeot hot hatches.

[@spolo123]

That's why I refrained for 8 years before getting mine. I only had to stop bitching and then got one 😅 Just do it

[@iamspyvspy3077]

@@spolo123 Had an early one for 2 years until I found a Megane RS 275 Trophy, night and day :)

[@bonifacijus11]

you forgot poor THP engine..

[@spolo123]

@bonifacijus11 oh no, there your wrong mate. This bad reputation, justified in all the other 1.6l engine, is why I could afford to buy my 308 t9 gti. Half knowledge blocks you from buying good stuff. Better check deeper next time

[@fernandogutierrez8357]

How you can know the power output without putting into a dyno? I'm asking since I wanna buy one, but in Mexico, this model has been sold since 2016 or 17, I don't know exactly which specs are for each year. For sure, automatic version are those with 220 hp, I guess? Anyone?

[@lok687]

There is no automatic version of the GTi. The most powerful automatic version they have from that that year is the GT model with 205 hp. I think the last generation of the GT model did have a 225 hp engine aswell. but its nothing compared to the GTi.

[@ellypsis603]

the famous THPanne, good luck with that

[@pokest225]

In theory, the 308 GTI has a unique version of that engine. Forged pistons, totally revised. Most reliable of the thp family.

[@AndriusVlasovas]

@@pokest225 most reliable, but is it realiable?

[@pokest225]

@@AndriusVlasovas according to owners, it is.

[@MrRudy580]

125.000km, still no issues

[@spolo123]

It's because of half knowledge like here that I got mine for cheap. The brakes are twice as expensive as normal though it should be no issue (doing 30mpg as a daily, spirited drives included, compensate well and they last quite a while)

[@serbdriverAU]

I just can’t stomach that backwards RPM meter. So weird for me.

[@DennisDinges]

Is there a stationwagon version of this?

[@dgbservices6049]

No. They realised that if hardly anyone bought the hatchback then nobody would have bought an SW

[@spolo123]

If you don't want a tool track, take the GT version as station wagon. You'll still get 200-220bhp from a reliable engine with the same achievable 45mpg like with the 270 gti version. You just don't get the track capable, somewhat expensive brakes nor the limited slip diff in the front from the gti

[@paparazzi8472]

Why don't they make a three-door body? This bus is not a sporty style.

[@joancarlesvadillo7652]

The same I30N, Megane RS, Civic Type R, RS3 Audi, etc..all are 4 doors

[@SergeantQuackersThe2nd]

A lot of manufacturers have stopped making 3 door cars for quite some time. Bare in mind that this 308 aren't made anymore nor do they make GTI models anymore. Is what it is but sucks a lot tho.

[@MaxCohagen]

because hatches with 3 door is useless and not sporty lol. HURACÁN is sporty with 2 doors bruh. not a fat hatch 😂

[@Martin-Skovgaard]

I agree. A GTI should have 2 doors and not look like a SUV.

[@totuudentorvi7781]

You need the RCZ-R then. That's a true coupe, not even a three door.

[@valdineiantunes4754]

Porque essas bomba não vem pro Brasil ?? Que triste 😢

[@DØRÄ_BERKE]

i20n or this?

[@grabthecat]

Is this the same engine as 208 GTI ?

[@pjohnwilliams6941]

Yes it's the same Prince engine but more reliable in 308 GTi for some unknown reason, the 308 GTi does suffer with fuel tank issues

[@alexanderdanielsson6049]

doesnt second gear hit 100?

[@LucaLivioSaglia04]

I want to see a pov of Ferrari F40

[@LaHire42RS]

Yellow F50 !

[@honzakomensky]

Liter kw ???

[@lok687]

its a 1.6 with 199kw

[@honzakomensky]

@@lok687 thanks car is death speed 😃🚀

[@MrRudy580]

1.6, 200 kw

[@rawsoldier4278]

My dream car :(

[@mr.bossiegaming2530]

Only downside is that the engine is unreliable. It uses the wet timing belt which means you need to replace that about every 60K kilometers (KM). Not sure what the other downsides are, but there are more if I'm not wrong.

[@dgbservices6049]

Dunno what you’ve been reading mate but I’ve owned one of these (currently looking for another one) and it absolutely does not have a wet belt system, it uses a reinforced, external chain for it’s valve timing. Think you maybe getting muddled up with Peugeot’s more modern 1.2 pure tech engines. A wet belt wouldn’t last 5 minutes with the amount of power these put out!

[@mr.bossiegaming2530]

@@dgbservices6049 My appology, I indeed twisted the models between pure tech engine and the engine from the 308 GTI. But what I do read is that the chain tensioners get's a failure which leads to a broken chain or stretched chain. Is this true? Also since you owned a 308 GTI, what are the positive and negatives of the car? I'm really interested in buying one for myself :)

[@dgbservices6049]

@@mr.bossiegaming2530 Regarding timing chain tensioner problems, On the earlier thp engines yes, the older 175hp version found in cars like the 207 GTi and Mini Cooper from like 15 years ago. Mechanically my 308 had no problems but then I did service it properly which is obviously important no matter what you go for. The only expensive problem that occurred was when the Alcon brakes needed replacing. Admittedly they were nearly £400 per wheel! 😳

[@MrRudy580]

It's not using the wet belt. This engine is forged by peugeot sport. Now on 125.000km, no issues so far

[@bonifacijus11]

@@mr.bossiegaming2530 just don't..it looks cool on the outside, terrible on the inside, the engine is still crap, just like any other THP, besides a bunch of other problems..period

[@Sebelfisch]

What about some new/different cars? You‘ve reviewed the 308 Gti 3 or 4 times already 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@VR6Boki]

He likes that car so he uses every opportunity to drive it again. I mean that says a lot about how good is this car, if someone who drove almost everything like it so much :)

[@ChrisplayThrough64]

@@VR6Bokieh not really As you should have a variety

[@spolo123]

​@VR6Boki I wonder what Max drives then?

[@VR6Boki]

@@spolo123 don't know really, but when you mention it, would be interesting to find out.

[@Mr11ESSE111]

problem with new Peugeot cars just like new 308 or 508 and similar that they costs too much as new and in same time depreciation are too big so they would lost in 3-4 years over 50% of value and as new they costs as BMW 1 or few euro more then Golf with similar specs

[@bonifacijus11]

it wants to explode @3:53

[@MrRobopilingui]

Last acceptable Peugeot car. A pitty.

[@theRaw6]

The light weight was just a lie from peugeot, they took the weight of the most basic 308 with no option and put this weight on all the version of the 308 (you can find this info everywhere on google), In 2018 due to a change of the law (WLTP test) they were forced to communicate the weight of the actual car (with real actual finition, engine and option) and guess what, suddenly the 308 took 110kg, but in fact it was his real weight since the begining I still feel bad for the people who bought a 308gti and claiming everywhere they got a light bomb, while they just got a shittynormalweight car with a totally bad engine 😂

[@spolo123]

Though your story is true (the first part) I've weighted mine at 1320kg on a scale without me in it, with a full tank. Other hot hatches weight in with more that 150kg at least. That EMP2 platform really was a masterpiece of engineering. And btw why you think Max likes it this much 😊

[@bonifacijus11]

@@spolo123 you forgot driver 75kg included in curb weight regulation, so it's 1395kg..now is it very lightweight?

[@spolo123]

@@bonifacijus11 it's true. It would be interesting to find someone with an i30N who would have put it on a scale as well

[@NaDxTwelve]

my name is max

[@schlafmuetze_9040]

No Chance I smoke That little shit 😪🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@emiliorodriguez3084]

FINALLY

[@Ethan7_7]

That speedo going right to left is tickling my brain in a bad way

[@MaxCohagen]

disgusting, srsly

[@tomkruz5765]

Question to owners: is this engine reliable? I mean maintenance not fuel consumption.

[@MrRudy580]

It is, forged by peugeot sport.

[@bonifacijus11]

forget it, it's Prince of crap..only if you could buy one new, up to 30-50kkm..but you can't anymore.

[@Martin-Skovgaard]

@@MrRudy580 LOL...

[@BelgiumHxCDefiance]

would buy it if it had a more reliable engine

[@joaoopiniao1446]

the engine is fine, its forged

[@Lemingtona-x5g]

aint the engine its the gearbox

[@lok687]

Very reliable engine. The only problem is the brakes being very expensive. Biggest issue's are the front suspension failing/brake pistons rusting/and the fuel tank failing (but only if you overfill it) For the rest this car doesnt actualy have any big issue's. There are some examples of the gearbox failing aswell. But most of them are doing fine.

[@Cvakaaa]

I always heard the 1.6 THP is horrible, or did they adjust the issues in newer versions?

[@lok687]

@@Cvakaaa Pretty much any 1.6 thp (there called puretech now) from 2016+ have most of the issue's fixed.

[@officiel-nsm_aste91]

Im frensh ! I promesses you this car no have power

[@vnc_sls_]

Before trying one, you should already plan to call a repairer when this s**t 1.6 THP engine breaks down

[@Martin-Skovgaard]

A GTI should have 2 doors....

[@minivskimarko5814]

Guys, 2/7 days this cars working good, 5/7 days this car is a problem car. THP engine is so bad, build with ass literaly. If you buy one 2/10 chances you got a good number. Trash car Peugeot make it for during 10 year max

[@baptiste_dt]

Le faux son moteur est seulement décrié chez Peugeot alors qu’il existe chez tout le monde🤷🏻‍♂️