[Bris] 206 GTI to a Type R

Hey all,

Test driving a 2007 FN Type R on Saturday, so thought I'd check the place out. I've been a member since Nov 2010, just never posted :)

I currently drive a 2003 Peugeot 206 GTi. It's completely stock, and has done well driving me to and from work, and around Brisbane over the last two years.

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/7689/021qyh.jpg

I also have a 1991 mk2 Golf GTI, which I've been building with my best mate as a track toy. Most stuff has been done, just engine left to sort out.

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/7682/dsc00031pt.jpg

I know the 07 FN2 is fairly new still, but if there's anything I should look out for please do tell. It's got about 30,000k's on it.

Cheers,
Tim

before you test an FN2, drive an ep3 ;)

^ ^ I'll second that mate, every time I see an FN2 I laugh, I can't help it.. Go look for an ep3, you will love it

lol I was more just looking for a quick daily, something newer, plus I like the look of the fn2's. There's more choice too, EP3s are hard to find in Brisbane.

I know this is ozhonda but simply...

If you're looking for a fast daily, thats new/current and looks good..

get a VW Golf Gti... hehe

I searched for advice on buying an FN2 on OzHonda, this thread looks like it could be useful;

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...2-owners-check...

i wouldnt go for the new civic type r ....

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Originally Posted by ep3rsteve

If you're looking for a fast daily, thats new/current and looks good..

get a VW Golf Gti... hehe

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I've been a member on VW Watercooled for a few years, big problems with second hand mk5 GTIs, and I can't afford a new one.

I found that thread, a bit of rust isn't a deal breaker.

Looks like the fn2 isn't too popular around here :S

from what i have heard... doesnt have a type r feel, and been told they are a bit of a let down.

but at the end of the day, its what your happy with, not what everyone else thinks of them. everyone has different tastes.

i dont know what they are worth, but if i had like 30k, id be looking at wrx's lol mmmmm

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Originally Posted by CRXDEL501

i dont know what they are worth, but if i had like 30k, id be looking at wrx's lol mmmmm

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I would love a WRX, however with insurance prices and running costs compared to a Type R, the Honda I believe may be better off?

Most of my driving will be in traffic to work. Performance isn't the main purpose (that's why I have a dedicated track car).

Mate jump on YouTube and look for topgears report on them, they put them head to head and you see the difference, the fn2 isn't made like the ep3... End of the day it's your choice

one of my best mates owns a red fn2r. It's a good car. A lot newer looking and feeling then the ep3. In saying that i'd prefer the ep3 because it comes with a better engine and chassis.

FN2R was built in England and we get the UK version so the K20 isn't as good as the JDM ep3 which got imported into OZ. Yes the ep3 was built in the UK as well but before being sold to the jap market, Honda Japan gave it some more balls!!

If you do buy the FN2R, try find one with the factory LSD, the earlier ones don't come with one which is stupid. Overall it's a very good car. good upgrade from the 206 GTI.

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Originally Posted by Blackep3

Mate jump on YouTube and look for topgears report on them, they put them head to head and you see the difference, the fn2 isn't made like the ep3... End of the day it's your choice

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Ya I have seen the review a few times, the fn2 is slower around a track. I'll have to see how it goes when I test drive it.

A few reviews reckon it does the 0-100 dash in around 8seconds too, so I'll have to see how it feels!