New car talk (finance) - worth it?

[ginge191]

I think im going to have to test drive a GTi first - they've got one in the showroom and then make my decision - genuinely split at the moment.

Sorry...

You havn't even test driven one yet?!

Are you insane?!

Sounds like the idea of a brand new "special edition" has overwhelmed logic and thinking ability ginge.

Is it REALLY "special edition" too?! Or just badges and a few extra trick bits to hide how poor it is compared to the Fiesta ST?!

If you do go for a test drive, I am a bit dumb struck you havnt yet, then book a test drive in a Fiesta ST after and report back!




Also consider you wont be able to modify or touch a special edition brand new car till warranty is out...I bet you will want to within months!

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Just done some googling...

Almost £3000 MORE than a fiesta ST?!

And at least with the fiesta they havnt only painted the back end of the car!!

Sorry...

You havn't even test driven one yet?!

Are you insane?!

You cant find one in the country, let alone grab one for a test drive; it'd be pointless me test driving a GTi when they're unsure they could even find a limited edition.

As for being 'overwhelmed'; hence being here, looking for opinions and not just being overwhelmed by the opportunity of "ooh, new shinies" or more relevant... "oooh a new possibleturboimnevergoingtouseorfitbutillbuyitanyway...piggy"

And the limited edition;
208bhp over 200bhp with torque to match
Torsen diff
10mm lower with stiffer springs and struts
6mm tract wider
pug sport front calipers; bigger than standard
add the odd matt black paint

Also, the red/black combo isn't the only paint colour; thats a £800 option.

I'm looking at either a white or red

But how can you say all the reviews say it drives better when as far as I'm aware (could be wrong, don't care enough lol) there are no magazine reviews on the 30th 208. It's like me basing how well a 306 GTi drives after test driving a boggo hdi estate. There's a big difference in handling!!

I think most (including ginge) will buy the 208 30th not because it's great but because it's rare. It's a car that will turn heads but a fiesta ST? It's just another fiesta ST.

Fiesta RS however.....

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