Why Pépé is no longer here + YOU pick my next car!

[@ianchambers2731]

“I don’t want to spend time fixing up this lovely 205.....shall I buy this shagged out Elise that’s been smashed to pieces that needs fixing up?” Does not make any sense to me

[@sr212787]

It's because he needs content for the channel he said.

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Some people like wasting time, money and effort on shagged out cars,.. I’m one of them 🤷‍♀️.

[@danmackintosh6325]

@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos I'll second that... Would have made for some interesting content but maybe for someone more like us than someone who keeps practicality in mind... If I'd found the channel in time I may have voted Elise out of bloody mindedness but in all honesty I think the Alfa was always the sensible choice & I'm sure it'll provide plenty of videos in and of itself, being a middle aged italian V6...

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

@@danmackintosh6325 it’s bound to be an interesting line up when an Alfa is the “sensible” choice though.

[@danmackintosh6325]

@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos A truer word never spoken. wish I had more videos of our "sensible choice" car, it's a multiplexed '03 1.1 pug 206 transplanted with a '94 Xantia TD engine, radiator/FMIC, GTi180 flywheel/clutch and GTi gearbox, on GTi coilovers/front brakes with standard drums at the back... Mind you, the Ph2 306 DT with Ph1 nose/tail and screwed 'til it gets foggy is pretty sound as a daily too lol

[@LaceyFilm]

The GTA is so much more interesting than the other options.

[@Birtybasset1765]

Agreed, there are tons of cars out there that are faster, more reliable, more practical, cheaper to run (Megane, Golf, Audi S3, etc) but they are all 10 a penny and dull as hell.

[@terryturner4116]

@@Birtybasset1765 in its day it stomped the R32 etc.

[@colin-hanlon]

Personally I wouldn’t go with any of them. Stick with the 80’s retro theme. Renault 5 GT Turbo. XR2/3. Astra GTE etc.

[@christineayres5339]

i was originally thinking of 5 GT turbo but then remembered the Uno Turbo another great hot hatch

[@warwickormand169]

GTA

[@MRVWolfsburg]

Here is a man with sense

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

Colin Hanlon yeah

[@mikegoldstone6832]

I like the '80s hot hatch theme

[@harryphillipsdev]

Cayman S - I've got a Gen 1 from 2007 and it's the best car I've ever driven, late 06 onwards don't have IMS issues. If you've got the budget for a Gen 2 you'll never see bore scoring.

[@dewiwilliams9733]

The Alfa GTA, she'd look at home next to the prancing horse in your scarlet stable!

[@bigmorph]

I’d go Alfa. Best option to replace the 205 ima as a somewhat practical daily.

[@johnkeenan4184]

The Alfa,. That Cayman as Porsches go would not be too interesting. A banged up ex track Lotus, that would be brave!

[@autoavids]

GTA all the way, it's the perfect replacement. One hot hatch for another.

[@Vanderveenm]

I don’t much like Alfa’s, but the 147 GTA is just so beautiful and seems like a wonderful car to own.

[@JerryMotorsport]

Got to be the Alfa, every petrolhead needs to have had one at one time. Yes there will no doubt be issues with it but think of all that lovely channel content. Good luck

[@danmackintosh6325]

Indeed so, the best I've managed so far was a pre-blown 156 T-spark that i planned to chuck a used rod and some bearings in, botch the block hole together with JBweld and run till it spewed again... But then a Scorpio ultima estate happened so it got broken, but at least I owned an Alfa even if I only ever drove it on the end of a rope bringing it home haha

[@jonasf1275]

alfas are sheit

[@danmackintosh6325]

@@jonasf1275 Didn't know they were religious at all TBF, and if they were I'd have guessed Catholicism over Islam... Live n learn lol

[@jolark2259]

Porsche Cayman S is the sensible choice and that’s where I would put my own money. BUT it’s your money 😂 Go for the Alfa 💪

[@gzloree]

My vote is without a doubt Alfa!

[@matiswiet2990]

10000000000%

[@Rhys4Kylie]

Has to be the Alfa! I had 1 for 9 years and was the perfect daily! Complimented my 205 GTi track car well!

[@woodrow_mayes]

I am a broke student , an Alfa with the Busso V6 is one of my dream cars - lest insurance prices prohibit it. May I live vicariously through your GTA?

[@ConquerDriving]

Get the Elise - I've had a VX220 for the last 5 years and you can use them regularly - lots of small jobs you can do to improve them and make them more comfortable and easy to live with. It's not my only car but I do about 4-5000 miles a year in it and it takes enough luggage for me and my other half to go away somewhere at the weekend.

[@Number27]

VX220 is really cool!

[@MrGradlet]

The GTA would get my clicks way quicker than the other 2 so GTA for me

[@brokenworld1]

I would also choose the GTA but I would say its the (best sounding) slowest out of the three!

[@ajlanm]

The Alfa, of course! But I have owned four over the last 40 years so I might be a bit bias. :-)

[@timmywatkins1702]

Alfa 147, seems everyone elae has said same, good luck.

[@duckmcf]

You obviously have an interesting definition of, “daily driver”. Of the 3 you listed, I think the Alfa is the least worst... ;-)

[@johno4284]

I guess a lot of it depends on what 'daily driving' you do, I run a leggy 147 GTA as a daily and other than thirst and turning circle it's no worse than most other cars of a similar age for practicality. Where it beats everything else I've tried is every time you turn the key it puts a smile on your face!

[@hondacrx4909]

Noel F I am daily driving Alfa Romeo cars for a while now, never had any serious problems, only if a window switch wouldn’t work, that kind of problems come out, no head gasket problems or anything like it

[@jsh5901-j3f]

The Alfa - great fun - and there interesting things you can do - starting with a new diff...

[@andrewtempleton2407]

I think you’ve answered your own question when deliberating over the three possibilities! Alfa gets my vote, Elise close second, but the Fezza kind of covers the two seat mid engined role for now. Get that 3.2 Busso sound on the channel ASAP!! 👍

[@ewanturner4381]

147 Alfa GTA. I know you like the Cayman but Alfa will make for more interesting content me thinks. I'm not an alfa man, but the GTA intrigues :)

[@Number27]

Cheers Ewan! So far the Alfa is out on front!

[@90senjoyer22]

@@Number27 I think you need to community tab it

[@KoenigF50]

My mind says Cayman all day long, better in all imaginable ways, but my heart yells BUSSO!!! gotta be really ... :)

[@tond2006]

I kind of feel the same!

[@ApothecaryTerry]

Totally agreed- Cayman is the "best" car of the 3 and I actually like the 3.4 flat 6 sound more than a busso (as a 981S driver I may be biased, but then that is also why I bought it...the gargle as it goes past 2.5k RPM is incredible). However, the Alfa is more interesting for KZbin, little bit crazier. Also the busso sound definitely seems easier to pick up with a mic for some reason, the Cayman never sounds good in videos I think because they tune the sound to be good right where your ears are whereas the Alfa just sounds good from anywhere.

[@NickTsiatinis]

Former 2006 Cayman S owner here. Glorious, fun car and practical too with a giant frunk and decent sized trunk. And the howl from behind when you floor it... lovely stuff! I’ll throw in a wildcard option of Mini JCW though. Four(ish) seats, light, sporty handling, lovely sound and feels faster than it is...

[@DA-pn4rz]

I would say Cayman, but in the interests of variety it has to be the Alfa

[@geertterharmsel]

Clio Williams, the only logic option after a 205 GTI.

[@odl21]

Or any Renault RS

[@alexwilliams2677]

Was going to suggest a clio Williams

[@nige1358]

Sorry but best version of the Clio Is the 182.

[@andrewradford1334]

@@nige1358 182 Trophy!!

[@nige1358]

@@andrewradford1334 It's actually debatable that the trophy is the quickest. Yes it was made in limited numbers so it is now desirable but was it quickest version? I have previously owned a 182 cup and never seen any article about a trophy Vs a cup

[@marianito815]

I would say GTA, since you have a mid engine car already.

[@cariusx]

Alfa Romeo 147

[@charlybilloir9048]

Cayman 987S hands down. It’s my daily and I absolute love it even more 3 years after buying it. You can also improve it a lot with interesting parts. It’s also very practical for a sports car.

[@GCL110]

147 GTA... with Q2 or Quaife diff a must!

[@willroberts4758]

Loved Pépé and the music always made me smile. He’ll live again! Alfa GTA all the way with epic intro music please! Can’t wait! Bloody good channel!

[@matthewbell1968]

Well at least Pepe is going to a good home and will see the road again. Personally I'd go for a Corrado vr6 storm but since its not an option I'd plump for the Alfa 👍

[@shikoku14]

As a former 147 owner (a selespeed no less, yeah that was relatively expensive to keep going over 4 years), get the Alfa, you won’t regret it, well your wallet will, but sod that!

[@Iwillfindonesoon]

Alfissimo! I’ve seen a v nice GTV around recently .And the sound 😍 I think it could be the start of a modern Alfa classic revival if you ride this wave of popularity.

[@franklin7962]

how about a gtv cup. those are nice and interesting. and very rare 1/155 i think

[@craigcurtis6282]

Alfa! Owned with the heart rather than the head, I loved my Alfasud ti - it rusted away mind.. che sera sera

[@AlfaGTA156]

Alfa GTA. Not biased of course🤪

[@Zsanky]

Alfa, would be interesting and should make a good daily

[@sephil]

Overwhelming! Happy to join my voice, keep it Italian with the GTA!

[@liamcinq]

Sorry to hear about the 205 going. That Cayman in that colour is stunning.

[@JanaeNilssonPiano]

I love your channel after finding it earlier this year. I really liked the 205 :( Going forward, my vote would be the Alfa. I'd love to learn more about that one as a daily.

[@tomblatch1594]

My two favourite brands - Alfa and Lotus! Love the look of the beaten up ex-racing Elise - thats my vote.

[@simonharding1572]

As nice as the lotus is if thats an everyday car getting in and out will drive you mad !

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

You do get used to it. The only real discomfort is the noise. But get one with some of the extra comforts installed and they arent to bad. I used an S2 daily for months, even through winter.

[@kevinseven6633]

Mister Nobody. But how tall are you?

[@animalcol1]

Alfa. You won't be disappointed. And you'll know the real meaning of torque steer 🤣

[@TheRealD4]

How did you get a payout without it being written off? Was the payout far below their valuation? How did they calculate the payout, from repair quotes you provided?

[@Number27]

It was just money to get it fixed myself. Insurance does that for older cars.

[@RetroMotiveAdventures]

I am glad pepe is going to a good home!!! Glad a true enthusiast is getting it.

[@gordonmcmillan4709]

"less practical than the Ferarri". Is such a thing even possible?

[@tuneskramer69]

Yes English sportscars...

[@cdsmith1990]

@@tuneskramer69 Practical =/= Reliable

[@sparky4878]

Gordon McMillan have you ever tried getting in/out of an Elise with the roof on? Especially the Series 1, don’t so much climb in as try and fall and fold in at once. Getting out is another world of fun.

[@gordonmcmillan4709]

@@sparky4878 My days of such hilarity are long past me. These days the first thing I try on a car is the drivers door aperture to see if I can get in ... and out. Everything else is way down the list.

[@gsnc2011]

Alfa 147 GTA, no doubt!!!

[@bispal]

Jack the Elise is quite literally the best driving car ever made and my favourite. Don't get the track car, get yourself a good basic S1 and put Nitron suspension on it and take it to Dave Andrews for a 160BHP upgrade. I know you like your steering feel and the S1 has the best of any car, you can also feel the lightness everywhere. You must have one once, you wont lose money and you will enjoy every second. I dailyed one of mine for 10 months and 12k miles no problems, commuted into central London everyday. You do need Nitrons for the Rolls Royce ride quality though....

[@pwcars7873]

Much better option than a race version that needs work

[@sirfailsalot3459]

Alfa Romeo GTA for sure, ive driven one and I reckon its a perfect hatchback for you. Ive got only the 147 jtdm and I still love it

[@andrewthain5050]

Alfa GTA. No doubt. I live vicariously through you. I would love to own one myself but otherwise would be interested just to see what you think of it. Am really enjoying your show / the content. Keep up the great work.

[@andrewpreston4127]

Must admit, I'd have kept the 205, and ditched the Ferrari. They're sh*te.

[@ricbrook7059]

You clearly wasn't born in the late 60's or early 70's unless you were dropped on your head at some point because otherwise you'd never say that about a 308.

[@andrewpreston4127]

@@ricbrook7059 F’s are little more than status symbols, garage queens. Having owned a number of German cars, I’m not a huge fan of them either. I would though have a 911 long, long before I even paused to urinate on the hub caps of a Ferrari.

[@80sBaby925]

Judging by comments already looks like its going to be the alfa lol

[@TairnKA]

That's great, I'm not bucking the trend towards the Alfa. ;-)

[@samcourt6228]

Alfa GTA for me. Should be able to have fun upgrading / improving it. I like the Cayman, but they’re too obvious (I know why, but hey ho).

[@TerrificFlow]

Alfa 147 gta is becoming a classic, might be great to experience it.

[@cornishrider]

Cayman, why have 2 temperamental Italians in your life! 🤣

[@NaturallyAspirated]

We have a 147 GTA and 205 GTI on our channel and we love them both equally. You have to experience the Busso - that's for sure. Get a clean one, take car of it, and you will only see its value rise!

[@ollyphillips3071]

I LOVE MY 147 GTA!!!!

[@tom11tom11]

BUSSO!!

[@paulwhite9040]

Alfa. I've had that engine. It's amazing.

[@pdtech4524]

Poor Pepe!! 😥😔 My vote is No.2 the Alfa Romeo GTA

[@KS45]

Had a cti back in the day when I was 18 ! Now in my 50’s, have a GTA as a daily. Fed and watered, very reliable and still very rare. Good ones always go up in value. Mines worth more now then I paid for it 10 years ago. Now doubt the Caymen’s a great car, but once you’ve driven a decent gta with a q2 diff I’m sure you won’t regret it.

[@philip2639]

Sad to see 205 go but great news it’s off to a good home. The Alfa 147 GTA is a no brainer apart from guaranteeing to putting smile on your face there will always be KZbin content. 🙂

[@matthieudeborbe2542]

Cayman !!! (I’m sad to see Pépé go, but your almost convinced me to buy a 205 GTI)

[@jonathanbolton8558]

Please choose the Alfa Gta. The busso is amazing and such a great sound.

[@blade4363]

I would say the alpha have had one of these cars Those V6 engine’s sing beautifully

[@blade4363]

@@MOSSFEEN ?

[@brixomatic]

If you want a practical, light follow-up to the 205 GTI, check out the Lupo GTI.

[@EugVR6]

My 205's still are in my blood and its been at least 10 years since I last owned one...you are right, you cant put into words how they feel. Elise's like head gaskits but get one with the K20 engine fitted or the R32 VR6 fitted. The GTA understeers for England and the suspension is made of chocolate. The Cayman is the one but buy very wisely....my accountant loves them for track work and day to day driving, he's had 3 of them.

[@superdiscount100]

GTA. Elise is way too uncomfortable, you'll get chucked around like a gingerbread man in a biscuit tin.

[@philpassmore4922]

Alfa 147 - everyone has to own an Alfa!

[@gavinthomas7375]

Said top gear,its a joking car show,if I was? you the car I would get is a fiat panda,your problems cost considerably less!fact!

[@jayladoo1]

It's time for a Renault 5 turbo,stick with 80's retro 😜

[@matthewmasters]

I'd go with the Cayman, partly because that's what I actually did but also because it is an immensely practical car with huge boot space (two full sets of golf clubs in the back, trolly in the front and space left over) that feels a little bit special to drive without being actually exotic in any way. Those 19" wheels will make the ride a bit harsh though. Believe it or not, they actually go better on 17s.

[@rickydub6950]

Tough call out of those three; Alfa for the wildcard factor 👌👍

[@chuckm5874]

I think in years to come you’ll say “I once had a 205 Gti, I wish I still had it” My vote goes to the Porsche, also one of the best driving cars around. Good luck.

[@mikesmith8835]

Alfa GTA, always fancied one. Will be good to see how you get on!

[@timwilkes2110]

Elise. Like the Alfa, everyone should have a Lotus at some stage of their motoring career.

[@germanguywithjumpercables7955]

Yeah, but I think, he already had a Lotus (Evora or so)

[@WWRTheJudge]

I bought Fiat Bravo HGT 2.0 5R ,and i love that car 👌🏻

[@Birtybasset1765]

147 GTA for me please. Having owned mine for nearly 6 years I can honestly say it that it is the most addictive, interesting, fast and practical car I've ever owned.

[@StevesMachines]

I'm going to go all Brewster's Millions on this one and say "None of the above!"

[@danielcroft7653]

Stop posting on here and get on with that Reliant!

[@wobbler6372]

I agree

[@StevesMachines]

@@danielcroft7653 which one? 🤣

[@britishagent]

Not much of a choice, sounds like you’ve already made your mind up. Either that or you set us up 👍🏼

[@RapideWombaticus]

Alfa - most interesting choice imo mate 💪

[@DrTheTim]

Cayman: but a 2.7 (same wonderful handling, no bore score issues, plenty enough power to be fun on public roads, two boots, and a late model is very, very unlikely to have IMS issues). I bought one and I’ve been smiling ever since.

[@richardgordon657]

I owned a couple of Boxster 987 some years back; great handling cars. Would be really interesting to follow the challenges of owning an older Cayman. Second choice would definitely be the Alfa. Good luck whichever way it plays out. Thanks for the ongoing entertainment your videos provide.

[@Nitro-bp2ss]

Friend has an 06 Cayman, bulletproof reliability. Sorry your 205 story ended sadly.

[@bluegblueg]

Depends on the engine Cayman S of that vintage is known for issues with the engine

[@brokenworld1]

@@bluegblueg Don't Caymans suffer from the IMS bearing failure like 911's? Plenty on eBay which say they have had a reconditioned engine. I also just don't get them as a car, the mans Boxster is just a 911 and they aren't much bigger.

[@iliaslamari7315]

147 Alfa GTA because of several reasons; - Would be a great daily drive (very practical and spacious) - Why buying another sports car if you already have the Ferrari? (If you want a weekend toy sell the Ferrari and buy a replacement Lotus, Porsche or whatever for that) - A 147 is a great DIY car with good parts availability - Of the 3 the Alfa (believe it or not) is probably going to be the most reliable - If it needs to go to a garage the costs aren't going to be as high as that of the Porsche or Lotus - The Busso V6 has the best engine and exhaust noise of the 3

[@eskamobob8662]

Busso is more reliable than an elise or cayman? Thats a new one

[@richardjohnson3463]

@@eskamobob8662 probably it is, yes, if properly maintained

[@eskamobob8662]

@@richardjohnson3463 i was forgetting the series 1 existed for a second there.

[@mr.bmt216a2]

---> ANOTHER COVID DEATH ! (Mis-recorded of course) R.I.P. Pepe... we hardly knew you !

[@Number27]

😂😂😂

[@mr.bmt216a2]

@@Number27 Thanks.

[@markdavies4864]

I have owned and run each of your options as a daily driver. Elise (with sports exhaust K&N air filter) fabulous handling and sounding car but impractical in the wet- getting in and out with roof on you need to be 5" and 10 stone, you will need asbestos hands to remove whatever you put in the luggage compartment after a short drive and it will refuse to stay on the road (in either wet or dry conditions); GTA fabulous sounds but unreliable and watch for corrosion- rear window replaced twice in the same winter after remote popping of tailgate resulted in rear screen disintegrating into 1000's of pieces and after six months of use the exhaust started to corrode; Cayman S (PDK in black with sports exhaust) great handling, fabulous gearbox, faultless driving and ownership experience throughout. Head:Porsche, Heart:Lotus, Sounds:any of them

[@peronnikbeijer213]

Porsche Cayman S, best compromise for sport and daily driving

[@joelaurieri9065]

Well I'm sad for Pepe... however given the choices .. for a daily definitely the Alfa GTA

[@ElectromagneticUK]

It has to be the Cayman due to the quality of the engineering alone.

[@andyp6724]

Definitely the Cayman! 👍

[@dalechaplin]

Whilst my head says the Cayman would be a much better car in many ways, I think the fact that you've had probably better 911's and kind have done the Porche thing makes my heart win out and go for the V6 Alfa! Best of luck and keep us posted!

[@kevinoakes1171]

Gotta be the Alfa, I have a 159 sportwagon, I’m a mechanic and always shyed away from Alfa’s due to legendary electrical issues etc but, I have to say, it’s the best car I’ve ever owned. An Alfa is a partnership, not just a car to get you from a to b, as long as you look after it, it will give you the grin factor every time you drive it, and you can’t help but look at it as you walk away from it thinking, “ wow, that’s pretty “.

[@MOSSFEEN]

ALFA ROMEO ALL DAY LONG BUT I would have said RENAULT 5 TURBO or CORRADO VR6

[@2702simmo]

Corrado would be the one far more interesting than the Slfa

[@AndyWontTakeItAnymore]

Elise all day long! Have some excitement going to work!

[@buggerlugz6753]

I'll go with the Cayman S, the Alfa will be less reliable and spend more time off road.

[@rotel1111]

What about Golf II or Renault 5, as you’ve mentioned practicality?

[@Robmadone44]

I like the Alfa GTA as your next car. All the best and hope it all works out!

[@tompienaar6222]

An Elise for the sheer enjoyment of watching the unfolding saga 😀

[@maxrockatansky1772]

busso busso busso!!!

[@markarmadillo4300]

Thought u got the 205 to replace your daily BMW? That means go for the alfa, unless your planning some track days, then lotus.

[@edmurth]

The most fun car I've ever owned, back when I was 19. These little things are pure joy to drive, still miss mine 25 years later.

[@Number27]

Yep!! Amazing little cars!!

[@jeffcarter7197]

Simples : the Alfa 😊