I bought a 2012 brand new and had it for 6 and a half years. I wouldn't have sold it if I didn't have to make space. I loved the RCZ and didn't have any serious issues with it.
@commendatore2516unlike 116k mercedes that were recalled because they were catching fire or kia's, Hyundai 's and 1m BMW' s that were recalled globally for a 3rd time because they were also catching fire, not forgetting 261k VAG cars (yes thst includes audi) for the same reason. 😂 Amazing how badge snobbery causes partial memory loss and total disdain for others. I bet you also believe all the photographs on a Google search of famous hot actresses.
Mackenzie Stanton - apparently Peugeot previously stated there are no plans for an RCZ direct replacement, however there are images of a rendered RCZ concept for 2020 on the Internet.
One of the best reviews of anything I have seen lately. There was no a single "umm", "like" etc, no wasting time, no unnecesarry words, just pure information in articulate way. Thank you.
Dear High Peak Autos! How is your tall? Because i would like to buy a Peugeot RCZ 2014 version, but i am 192cm tall. This car is very bad for me? I think you are 178-182cm. :) But this car is very comfortable for you i think - but for me? What do you think?
Nice review - as a TT owner these are one of it’s few competitors - great looking car but I was guilty of being put off by the Peugeot badge and potential electrical gremlins further down the line. It certainly has one of the best roof lines with that curved glass.
Purchased one in 2010 and loved it. Regret selling it on. Reliable, fun and easy to use everyday car that got heads turning. Still see it around town and often think about trying to buy it back.
@@shahee6579 I was getting over 30 mpg but never really clocked the exact figure, fuel was less an issue when I purchased the car. As I said, I would buy one again as I enjoyed it, however, it is more looks over performance. That is what I liked about it, practical but good looking.
I remember getting a brochure for one of these when they first came out, I was smitten with it's looks, as I grew older and became a mechanic I soon lost the enthusiasm with anything peugeot. This has got me interested in them again...
I own a 2012 Peugeot 408 1.6 turbo, which is the sedan version of 308. ^ speed auto, great car, fitted with a Prince engine. No major problems with the engine, although I did get a top overhaul and had the Degas bottle, top engine cover, cam sensor, MAP sensor, downstream oxygen sensor, fuel pump, high pressure fuel pump, timing chain, tensioner and sockets changed in 2023 as a measure of preventive maintenance.
Well were do I start....The two hours i drove it back from the dealership the day i got it, I could tell it’s something special, but nothing but problems after I got it home. Since i got it, the car has spent all it’s time @ the dealership with the same issues (coolant leaks, overheating, brakes, and now the check gearbox warning, esp, and all). Waiting on an independent team to come take a look at it as I want my money back but the dealership won’t honor the contract so have even got the financial ombudsman to deal with the dodgy dealership. The car has been sorn as I can’t drive it for the whole eight months I’ve had it🤷🏿♂️
@@La-Rule83 oh no!! 😩 I’m so sorry to hear that mate. :/ I don’t think I trust dealerships and they make everything sound so reliable, even offering warranty and stuff, but I’ve heard already a lot of negative feedback about dealerships in general. What year model is it?
Stephen Price You really should not be driving if your eyesight is that bad! The 308cc is the most hideous vehicle to ever grace the roads, only rivalled by the Focus CC as to which vehicle received the most strokes of the ugly stick. Granted, they do share styling elements but the proportions of the CC are lamentable.
Love the look of the RCZ. Someone near me has one in white, and it looks very nice indeed. I would love an R version, nearly 270bhp and 0-60 in 5.7secs from a 1.6? That's pretty crazy. It will still do 40mpg too if I remember correctly and a fair £165 tax. They are rare as rocking horse shit though, and I have only ever seen one, which was while I was in Germany last xmas. A future classic indeed. Anyway, great vid, as per usual!
Another great video, really enjoyed it. Spot on about Peugeot drivers too. I have a friend with a 10 year old 308, never seen a service and he doesn't even know how to demist the windscreen when he's driving it. He just wipes the windscreen in front of him rather than sticking the air con on, probably because it doesn't work.
It's the 1.6hdi and is no doubt one of the worst cars I've ever driven. And that's saying something considering I owned an 01 Corsa. The gear shift was unbelievably sloppy, the engine was gutless (if admittedly reliable), the built quality was terrible and absolutely none of the electrics worked, even the radio.
Zero dislikes! I'm so happy for you man! Also loved your "biography" video, you defenitely made huge progress. Your image looks good, shots are great and overall the quality is tramendously increased since your first content. Keep up the good job. When I first saw this car on the motorshow in Brussels, I was so excited about how it looks. They tried to make a more affordable rival to Audi TT and I think they succeeded, back then however. I don't think nowadays it is worth considering this car. It is still unique, I wish they made it convertible
6:50 that's true. We had 308sw for 7 years, 230000km, never a single issue. We sold it 3 years ago and I still see the car driving around. And spending a lot of time in 308 made me fall in love with rcz, personally I think interior looks very good comapared to others. Sadly they are quite expensive and rare here (3/4 for sale in the whole country) so I never got a chance to own one... Maybe one day.
My family has owned half a dozen French cars over the years, all regularly serviced and only needing wear and tear parts the same as other brands, and it irks me a tad when people who've never owned one make sweeping generalisations about the cars or the owners. I guess the upside is that brand snobbery makes them a good value used buy.
@@Alexandru-T. its a reworked mini engine with more bhp and different internals ( ie f1 spec pistons and uprated conrods. and also different gearbox and clutch and flywheel. the gt200 and rczr both reworked differently. mine has done 84000 miles now and the timing chain was uprated under warranty and uprated tensioner and zero issues sinse 19000 miles. only thing that made a horrible rattle at 40000 miles which we thought was the chain was actually the water pump pulley. replaced no issues.
@@fongchye1946 insurance for a 43 year old i pay £230 a year fully comp and protected no claims. it uses 1 litre of oil every 1000 miles but i thrash mine. and a service at the main dealer is £190 -240
Mate i've been contemplating myself on getting one of these for a while now, but after seeing your video, think i've made up my mind and just gonna go ahead and buy one! Your reviews are spot on!
I've owned one of these for 4 years when I bought it for my partner at the time and she didn't like the colour ! , I decided to use and 4 years on ots been superb with a few costs but nothing that wouldn't of come up on other makes . Went for the HDI and it's been a brilliant buy so when it comes to next car I think it's staying as a car to enjoy at weekends . Ps mine handles amazing as I changed shock / spring set up . Gets comments on looks even to this day . Great Video and review and honest .
sister had one and had no end of problems with it from the first time of driving to the last....traded it in for a bmw 1 series..... great review as usual by the way...bonsoir!
This is the car that actually got me into racing. Before this I haven't driven anything over 100 hp so it was quite a shock having this car for 3 weeks. I always loved driving so when I experienced a proper car for the first time it was like five shots of espresso. After this several Megane and Clio RS models followed and now an FK8 Type R.
Good review, this was my last car, I had the turbo diesel, remapped stage one, it really was so nippy and amazing. I had it for 2.5yrs, a couple of things started to really bug me personally: steering wheel too big, handling not great, but it was pretty economical and like you said a massive massive boot , I do miss it now that I've seen your review lol. Any car built in Austria is so solid.
I had one briefly as a company car - great looking quite good fun cars . French cars don’t tend to last the rest of time but the Rez design is at least timeless . Good video
Agreed, could be something that goes up in value. I had a brand new Peugeot 406 3.0 V6, one of the very first in the UK, stunner in its day (As was I to be honest)
I love the weird rear window I love rare quirky cars, even if they aren't that great. it's nice to see cars that look a bit mad like their concept cars, rather than being all the same. keep up the great content
the rear window did cost over £7000 each car until they had produced a certain amount and it obviously came down in price for the production now i think a replacement is about £1500-1800
Hey Matt , i bought a 207 for my first car to get something different to a corsa or a fiesta. Still not sure if it was the right choice. Can absolutely concur that peugeot owners do not look after the cars. Mine hadn’t been serviced in years and the cambelt was a couple miles away from snapping, tires were bald ETC. Had a full service done including cambelt and auxiliary belt, new tires, new discs and pads, air conditioning repaired and a full valet. Also replaced the sound system as last owner had blown the speakers. Also let off an odour bom as it stank Now it’s a great car even if i’ve spent way more money than it’s actually worth. Think the RCZ will be the next one. Great video as always
I've bought three new pugs over the last 5 years. All 1.2's. No issues. Comfortable and cheap to run. Hope you get to try a new shape 3008. It might change your mind. Love the rcz. Just different to all those German shallow lemmings who buy Purely on badge snobbery. Open your eyes people!
It really is just badge snobbery or people parroting what they've heard others say. I've driven Citroens for years, currently running a 10 year old Citroen C3. Nothing has ever fallen off them, none of them have ever broken down and left me stranded and I've only had to deal with the usual wear and tear items that any car would need. If you treat any car like crap and never service it then things will go badly wrong, it isn't just an affliction of French cars.
Its nit just the snobbery. Why would you buy what evernoe else is driving. I test drove a number of vw products before I bought a 3008. Soo dull they made your eyes itch. And 40 grand for a new t- rock with the cheapest dash you've ever seen. Not a chance. Ill stick to my "shit" French car with its awards two years on the bounce from driver Power for most reliable car.
"Shallow as a valley girl" "cabin crew vibe" you are on top form tonight! Good review as well as amusing, wish I had bought a 406 coupe when I had the chance, and I think in years to come I might well feel the same about the RCZ...
Reminds me of the RC 2002 so much. Probably it didn't sell because it too extravagant for Peugeot owners and it's 'just a Peugeot" for everybody else. I like it, though.
Can't believe only last night I was looking on some other channel on UA-cam the RCZ then tonight my favourite auto channel with you Matt reviewing it ..I think it looks great..p.s I have a 2008, 207cc It gets serviced every year at Peugeot. Only problem in 12 years was an alternator and it's in mint condition..I think there great cars if like you say they get serviced regularly
This is a little belter of a car, like the Audi TT its sleek and stylish, nice lines, and the big engine is meant to be a really good drive.Peugeot got it spot on with this, it needed a sports type car in its bland range. Cracking review.
You really can drive a long way in one of these. I bought mine in Adelaide (Australia), then drove it home to Canberra, (1150 kms). That was after clocking up 800 kms in South Australia before coming home. Very pretty, very comfortable and very fun.
Mines running 218bhp stock it has adaptive mapping so thrash it it gets quicker, and we did a 6.4sec to 62mph gps verified, turning traction off makes a huge difference, only the floor pan was from the 308 everything else is bespoke other than the front headlights. Its the only car i always seems to take the long way home. The fact the rcz was hand assembled in austria mines 10 this year and no rattles no squeaks and love it. With a couple of mods uprated bushes all round and a rear chassis brace and it transformed the car. Today i dont really know what id ever replace it with. It has a character thats for sure
Vespa is Italian for Wasp, so you nailed the description in your rearview - update I bought this car based on your review and others - love love love love it - got the 2015 200hp, thanks so much for your honest feedback it was spot on!
I have the 156gt , and don’t consider it slow, and I’ve owned some nice cars over the yrs and can say it drives very well and holds the rd nice , and goes round the bends and hugs the rd, it feels premium, made in Austria I believe the same factory as the z4 , I’ve got brand snobbery, but if I’m honest was attracted by the roof and curved back window cheers shane uk 🇬🇧
@@shahee6579 manual , I don’t no the exact fuel economy but it is somewhere around 38 around town and 44 to 46 on a run hitting 70 , but not thrashing it to death
I think a lot of people who own any car can give you that “shrug of the shoulder” and “ it was serviced by the guy who owned it before me 5 years ago thing” The one question I always ask a seller(Car sales garages included) is if it has a timing belt, has it been changed in the last 5 yrs? Most don’t know and some will say “Well it’s got a full service history so I assume so”. I agree though that generally speaking French cars are bought by people who just want something stylish to get them from A-B, and people often pick French cars because they are cheaper to buy than German or Japanese cars. Great vid though again mate, the RCZ is a nice motor, and as you mentioned, not many about.
I have a ‘15 plate RCZ 200 . 50k miles , I’m it’s 3rd owner , and with very rare red leather interior . Generally I like the car . It’s reliable , quite quick , and economical ( on a run 40 + mpg ) .Lots of toys , although quite a few I don’t use , eg the hill start assist. The heated seats are terrific. And it’s heating + ventilation. A big boot . A distinctive shape . They are negatives . The driving position somehow I just cannot get comfortable with .The gearing is too short , you need 5th for 20mph per 1k revs , in my wife’s 12 year old Mini One 4th gear ( of 6 )gives you 20 mph per 1k revs. Cruise control and steering column radio/CD controls are totally hidden. The aluminium gear-lever is freezing cold in winter and scalding hot in high summer . Engine sound is no more than ok , I was admittedly really spoilt by a Fiat Coupe 5 cylinder engine before the RCZ .
I've owned the 156 RCZ for 5 years now and I love it. Mrs is pregnant so I have to swap it this year which will make me very sad. I've looked at so many newer larger cars (XC40, E-Pace, 5008) but nothing is as comfortable to sit in and drive. There's a lovely responsive area between 55-80Mph in 5th gear that makes driving on the motorway fun and country roads are a delight. Lastly, the timing chain thing is real, Cost me £1000 to get it replaced last year at 75,000 Miles.
Arrrrgggghhhh Matt, you’ve done it again! Now I’m thinking to myself, shall I buy one? You do this to me with every car you review - at the end I’m in a trance and have convinced myself I need that car. I think it’s your voice. Going for a lie down now...
to add to the future classic point. one of my cars is already a classic. it was sold in very limited numbers (8077 world wide), over 2 model years. drives well, sounds really good and the looks is other worldly and is quirky. the as you say were sold in limited numbers, not many model years, drives well, sounds pretty good, looks good but with a quirky personality. give it another 40 years and it has the potential to be pretty valuable
Its funny you saying that about Peugeot ownership etc, Dad drives an 09 407sw and Mum a 61 207SW and can't remember ever hearing them mention servicing etc. Just see mould growing off both the cars when I turn up. And the last time I had to follow them to a family venue last year, typical 40 in a 60 drive all the way. Always loved the RCZ, I was a mortgage advisor for some time for a private financial firm, my boss who must have been tickling on the chin of 6 digits a year, drove one of these and always passionately spoke about it. Everyone else in their 530ds etc. Hope to own one someday before they inflate like the likes of the Renault Avantime etc.
Son used to own an RCZ about 10 years ago. Black with cream leather. Best colour combo.Typical as a French car it went into limp mode despite low mileage and had to be towed into Peugeot garage. Spent so much time in the garage he got invited to the staff parties Looked the dogs hee haws but got rid of it when new home had a farm track up to it. Not good on wet mud.
shaneweightman I thinks it’s sales are low so Peugeot left the US in the late 80s. Now that Fiat Chrysler and PSA have partnered, maybe there will be a comeback.
Pug driver - i loved my 407 Coupe. 4 years 55000 miles later - bought for £3k with 80k miles at 8years old, more functions and equip than my med range 2012 Merc. No driving issues. Really wanted an RCZ but needed more practicality.
As the previous owner of a Citroen saxo, Peugeot 206 quicksilver, two 307's and a 208 I can honestly say I've never serviced one of them, because they break down so often what's the point not one of them ever made it to 60,000 miles,if your broke and need a cheap A 2 B car Peugeot is great just don't expect it to last.
The RCZ R is the model to go for. Fettled by Peugeot Sport - better suspension, far better brakes, better interior and far more power. A genuinely fast car and cheap to run. Mine hasn't missed a beat. Better even than the legendary Peugeot 205 GTi which I also own. But you are right about Peugeot's other mid range models - boring and for people who have zero interest in cars.
Last century my brother had a 309 gti that was awesome and loved to rev and was light then some other peugeot with mi16 on the badge that was good as well then they went down hill after that.
Nice looking car in the flesh,didn’t know Magna Steyr built them which is reassuring,I know French cars get a lot of stick but I’ve had Citroen’s and Peugeot’s which have been very reliable,I totally abused my 406 estate for 4 years and it never let me down...👍
I had an 83 505 turbo diesel. I had it the longest of any car, 11 years, and it was a very good car. I remember when these came out. Doesn't seem that long ago. Better looking than the TT.
@@HighPeakAutos funny, I lived in San Diego, California at the time. The guy I sold it to put another 70k miles on it and then the timing chain broke. Destroyed the engine so he junked it.
@@HighPeakAutos Peugeot stopped selling cars in America around 87. We had lots of their diesels in California before that. Their engines were really to small and underpowered, at least for me. I blew the headgasket and cracked the head once from driving to hard in the mountains. That was in the late 90s and it cost me less than $1000 to replace it.
Owner of a 207 GT 2007 model. Bought new and 13 years later it only needed a fuel pump and two injectors. Before that a 206,also without problems.. French cars are made to be driven in tight turns. And since i was living in France i must say that they are far better than the British to me. History still says about Napoleon.
back again mines now remapped to about 240bhp and rips. btw i often put my mountain bike in the boot. cant see me selling mine for a long while. mine has been getting 36-48mpg depending how sensible i am. lol best car i have ever owned. love mine
one more thing to add. the day i bought mine i had watched a few online reviews and one review had said with the Rcz you just want to drive it. and you will always just take the long way home. if you own one you will know what im saying because its totally true. (first year i had done 14300 miles in it. and i work from home. all pleasure mileage) lol
A pug that actually looks a bit like a big cat with it's muscular lines, I really like these cars. It's what you actually expect when someone says "french sports car", stylish, unique, etc.. rather than what you actually get most of the time.
cant agree with you on French cars . That country has produced some of the most iconic vehicles in automobile history . The list is quite long actually but you might be too young to appreciate this
I'm thinking if getting one but it feels like a brave decision....Comments seem to show they're pretty decent cars though. (BTW Vespa is actually Italian for wasp! )
Always wondered if the RCZ was a decent car. I never considered one because of the weird rear end design (similar to early TTs). The 406 coupe was a much easier on the eye.
I had one back in 2010 and used it as a Sunday car when they first appeared on British roads 👍 The first one I ever saw was on a motorway in Perthshire and I just thought it looked beautiful and somewhat Porsche looking, unfortunately it doesn't drive like one. The driving position is all wrong in my opinion but it is drop dead gorgeous especially from the inside. I had a rare model which had white stitched grey leather and with a pop up satnav which was cool because most RCZ's dont have a satnav at all. The boot was absolutely massive, a bit like Dr Who's tardus on wheels, it'll hold two large suitcases all day long or maybe the golf clubs but the rear seats are pretty unusable unless you've got very small kids. It's also not the fastest off the block as is pretty slow to take off from standstill but the mid range is pretty decent because 30 to 70 is pretty fast, I had the entry level156 BHP model but with gorgeous looking 19" wheels. I'd definately buy another one if I had the spare cash 🤩
RCZR is the one to get, an enthusiasts car, bespoke build by Peugeot Sport, since your prices the R is now at £16K when they come on the market, appreciating classic for sure.
When these came out and to this day I love the look of them and would own one and I had the chance to get one as salvage with very minor damage (rear quarter door and mirror needed work but not much) really wished I did but because of the rear space and having not test driven any to know what they are really like to drive around i didn’t. The rear window really sold it for me I love the bubbles.
Great review and you covered all of the models as well I loved the double bubble roof and aluminium side arches. Great design I brought a low. Mileage 1.6 petrol turbo model with full history and thankfully came with a 12 months warranty from. The dealer had no end of trouble with it rattling timing chain starter motor failure thermostat failure electrical problems with the stereo etc was so glad to get rid of it after 12 months the warranty really paid off as over 2000 was spent on it. At least the new owner got a new car out of it. If you can stretch to a TT then that's what I'd prefer had a mk1 TT and that was brilliant
I bought a 2012 brand new and had it for 6 and a half years. I wouldn't have sold it if I didn't have to make space.
I loved the RCZ and didn't have any serious issues with it.
My Rcz 247 cv
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@Commendatore you mean the photo shopped ones?
Was it the 1.6 THP 156 hp version ?
@@rttyplgkdde I'd like to know this aswell
@commendatore2516unlike 116k mercedes that were recalled because they were catching fire or kia's, Hyundai 's and 1m BMW' s that were recalled globally for a 3rd time because they were also catching fire, not forgetting 261k VAG cars (yes thst includes audi) for the same reason. 😂
Amazing how badge snobbery causes partial memory loss and total disdain for others. I bet you also believe all the photographs on a Google search of famous hot actresses.
Around once every ten years, Peugeot bring out a genuinely smart coupe.
Mackenzie Stanton - apparently Peugeot previously stated there are no plans for an RCZ direct replacement, however there are images of a rendered RCZ concept for 2020 on the Internet.
Have you seen the new 508 fastback? Seriously nice looking!
CarWhiz22 - yeah was driving behind one the other day and the taillights look very similar to the Ford Mustang. Maybe influenced by the same designer.
Lol i remember a piece topgear did on peugeot, stating how every now and then peugeot made some great things 😂
@@hadissaeed1546 Their pepper grinder was a doozy.
One of the best reviews of anything I have seen lately.
There was no a single "umm", "like" etc, no wasting time, no unnecesarry words, just pure information in articulate way.
Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
The Aldi TT
Comment of the day 😂
😂 Wish id thought of that
Aldi is pretty decent though.....
Brilliant 😁
That’s only a LIDL funny
RCZ was a registration plate in Northern Ireland , so if you fancy a private reg plate, there are thousands to choose from. 🙃
“As shallow as a valley girl” 😂! I’m wondering if I come to the channel for the great content or your sarcastic humor. Probably both!
Haha thanks!
Ha ha, exactly what I was going to say.
''No sheep til Buxton!'' :)
Dear High Peak Autos!
How is your tall?
Because i would like to buy a Peugeot RCZ 2014 version, but i am 192cm tall.
This car is very bad for me?
I think you are 178-182cm. :)
But this car is very comfortable for you i think - but for me?
What do you think?
Nice review - as a TT owner these are one of it’s few competitors - great looking car but I was guilty of being put off by the Peugeot badge and potential electrical gremlins further down the line. It certainly has one of the best roof lines with that curved glass.
Purchased one in 2010 and loved it. Regret selling it on. Reliable, fun and easy to use everyday car that got heads turning. Still see it around town and often think about trying to buy it back.
What was the mpg and would you recommend an auto version. There's a 2012 one for sale with 67k on the clock . £7,500 . What do you reckon ?,
@@shahee6579 I was getting over 30 mpg but never really clocked the exact figure, fuel was less an issue when I purchased the car.
As I said, I would buy one again as I enjoyed it, however, it is more looks over performance. That is what I liked about it, practical but good looking.
I remember getting a brochure for one of these when they first came out, I was smitten with it's looks, as I grew older and became a mechanic I soon lost the enthusiasm with anything peugeot. This has got me interested in them again...
I own a 2012 Peugeot 408 1.6 turbo, which is the sedan version of 308. ^ speed auto, great car, fitted with a Prince engine. No major problems with the engine, although I did get a top overhaul and had the Degas bottle, top engine cover, cam sensor, MAP sensor, downstream oxygen sensor, fuel pump, high pressure fuel pump, timing chain, tensioner and sockets changed in 2023 as a measure of preventive maintenance.
this couldn't have come at a better time...I'm taking delivery of mine on Sunday and now can't wait. Keep up the great job.
how is it now Larry?
Well were do I start....The two hours i drove it back from the dealership the day i got it, I could tell it’s something special, but nothing but problems after I got it home.
Since i got it, the car has spent all it’s time @ the dealership with the same issues (coolant leaks, overheating, brakes, and now the check gearbox warning, esp, and all). Waiting on an independent team to come take a look at it as I want my money back but the dealership won’t honor the contract so have even got the financial ombudsman to deal with the dodgy dealership. The car has been sorn as I can’t drive it for the whole eight months I’ve had it🤷🏿♂️
@@La-Rule83 oh no!! 😩 I’m so sorry to hear that mate. :/ I don’t think I trust dealerships and they make everything sound so reliable, even offering warranty and stuff, but I’ve heard already a lot of negative feedback about dealerships in general. What year model is it?
Believe it or not it’s a 2012 one owner car with 45000 miles and a full service history..
Can’t help but think that Peugeot missed a trick by not releasing a convertible version of the RCZ.
That’s right. I thought the same. It would’ve been very easy to make a targa Version
Wouldn't have been much different to a 308 CC though. Interior is the same, and the front end looks almost identical.
Stephen Price You really should not be driving if your eyesight is that bad!
The 308cc is the most hideous vehicle to ever grace the roads, only rivalled by the Focus CC as to which vehicle received the most strokes of the ugly stick.
Granted, they do share styling elements but the proportions of the CC are lamentable.
The chassis is based on a 308, and they make a soft top , is what I was told , as I have an RCZ , have asked all the questions relating to these cars
shaneweightman Yes that makes sense
An honest car salesman 👨💼, I think your too honest, I really nearly bought into that one and then you said TT
Goes without saying to be fair.
That's why his bank manager keeps on at him about the overdraft :)
@@ZanderKaneUK that and the m3
Love the look of the RCZ. Someone near me has one in white, and it looks very nice indeed. I would love an R version, nearly 270bhp and 0-60 in 5.7secs from a 1.6? That's pretty crazy. It will still do 40mpg too if I remember correctly and a fair £165 tax. They are rare as rocking horse shit though, and I have only ever seen one, which was while I was in Germany last xmas. A future classic indeed. Anyway, great vid, as per usual!
Another great video, really enjoyed it. Spot on about Peugeot drivers too. I have a friend with a 10 year old 308, never seen a service and he doesn't even know how to demist the windscreen when he's driving it. He just wipes the windscreen in front of him rather than sticking the air con on, probably because it doesn't work.
Hahah yes that definitely wont work now its 10 years old
The blower motor probably packed in 4 years ago
It's the 1.6hdi and is no doubt one of the worst cars I've ever driven. And that's saying something considering I owned an 01 Corsa. The gear shift was unbelievably sloppy, the engine was gutless (if admittedly reliable), the built quality was terrible and absolutely none of the electrics worked, even the radio.
Zero dislikes! I'm so happy for you man! Also loved your "biography" video, you defenitely made huge progress. Your image looks good, shots are great and overall the quality is tramendously increased since your first content. Keep up the good job. When I first saw this car on the motorshow in Brussels, I was so excited about how it looks. They tried to make a more affordable rival to Audi TT and I think they succeeded, back then however. I don't think nowadays it is worth considering this car. It is still unique, I wish they made it convertible
6:50 that's true. We had 308sw for 7 years, 230000km, never a single issue. We sold it 3 years ago and I still see the car driving around.
And spending a lot of time in 308 made me fall in love with rcz, personally I think interior looks very good comapared to others. Sadly they are quite expensive and rare here (3/4 for sale in the whole country) so I never got a chance to own one... Maybe one day.
I know a woman who has one of these and loves it. She was cabin crew on concorde.
Is she fit?
My Rcz remap 3 247/cv difusor escap
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My family has owned half a dozen French cars over the years, all regularly serviced and only needing wear and tear parts the same as other brands, and it irks me a tad when people who've never owned one make sweeping generalisations about the cars or the owners. I guess the upside is that brand snobbery makes them a good value used buy.
I'm picking one of these up (a mk2 200thp) this week, and your video on it makes me feel like I've definitely made the right decision! Thanks!
well whats the result.. does it run well?!!!
How is it M
I own a RCZ love the car, the engine is a mini cooper s turbo engine, as said built in Austria, can highly recommend.
how‘s the maintenance and insurance fees，oil consumption all of that？
I heard that the 1.6 THP has had some issues with reliability.
@@Alexandru-T. its a reworked mini engine with more bhp and different internals ( ie f1 spec pistons and uprated conrods. and also different gearbox and clutch and flywheel. the gt200 and rczr both reworked differently. mine has done 84000 miles now and the timing chain was uprated under warranty and uprated tensioner and zero issues sinse 19000 miles. only thing that made a horrible rattle at 40000 miles which we thought was the chain was actually the water pump pulley. replaced no issues.
@@fongchye1946 insurance for a 43 year old i pay £230 a year fully comp and protected no claims. it uses 1 litre of oil every 1000 miles but i thrash mine. and a service at the main dealer is £190 -240
Mate i've been contemplating myself on getting one of these for a while now, but after seeing your video, think i've made up my mind and just gonna go ahead and buy one! Your reviews are spot on!
So did you ?
I've owned one of these for 4 years when I bought it for my partner at the time and she didn't like the colour ! , I decided to use and 4 years on ots been superb with a few costs but nothing that wouldn't of come up on other makes . Went for the HDI and it's been a brilliant buy so when it comes to next car I think it's staying as a car to enjoy at weekends . Ps mine handles amazing as I changed shock / spring set up . Gets comments on looks even to this day . Great Video and review and honest .
sister had one and had no end of problems with it from the first time of driving to the last....traded it in for a bmw 1 series..... great review as usual by the way...bonsoir!
This is the car that actually got me into racing. Before this I haven't driven anything over 100 hp so it was quite a shock having this car for 3 weeks. I always loved driving so when I experienced a proper car for the first time it was like five shots of espresso. After this several Megane and Clio RS models followed and now an FK8 Type R.
Great to hear!
Jordan is that you
Good review, this was my last car, I had the turbo diesel, remapped stage one, it really was so nippy and amazing. I had it for 2.5yrs, a couple of things started to really bug me personally: steering wheel too big, handling not great, but it was pretty economical and like you said a massive massive boot , I do miss it now that I've seen your review lol. Any car built in Austria is so solid.
I really like these a mate had one drove all over Europe in it - very reliable. Definitely a future classic.
Man I love your commentary, you sound honest, confident and down to earth a great car guy
Thanks
Once in a while the French drop an utterly gorgeous car like the Pug RCZ, Alpine A110 and the Renault Laguna
Now wait - the Laguna??
I was with until the Renault Laguna.
The Laguna Coupe looks good; www.google.com/search?q=renault+laguna+coupe&oq=renault+laguna+coupe&aqs=chrome.0.0l8.4153j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
@@brandywell44 Yep better than the Laguna I remember...
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@@richardcrossley5581 Still a nice car though. My Dad used to love his two Safranes
I had one briefly as a company car - great looking quite good fun cars . French cars don’t tend to last the rest of time but the Rez design is at least timeless .
Good video
Agreed, could be something that goes up in value. I had a brand new Peugeot 406 3.0 V6, one of the very first in the UK, stunner in its day (As was I to be honest)
I love the weird rear window
I love rare quirky cars, even if they aren't that great.
it's nice to see cars that look a bit mad like their concept cars, rather than being all the same.
keep up the great content
the rear window did cost over £7000 each car until they had produced a certain amount and it obviously came down in price for the production now i think a replacement is about £1500-1800
Hey Matt , i bought a 207 for my first car to get something different to a corsa or a fiesta. Still not sure if it was the right choice. Can absolutely concur that peugeot owners do not look after the cars. Mine hadn’t been serviced in years and the cambelt was a couple miles away from snapping, tires were bald ETC. Had a full service done including cambelt and auxiliary belt, new tires, new discs and pads, air conditioning repaired and a full valet. Also replaced the sound system as last owner had blown the speakers. Also let off an odour bom as it stank
Now it’s a great car even if i’ve spent way more money than it’s actually worth.
Think the RCZ will be the next one.
Great video as always
I've bought three new pugs over the last 5 years. All 1.2's. No issues. Comfortable and cheap to run. Hope you get to try a new shape 3008. It might change your mind. Love the rcz. Just different to all those German shallow lemmings who buy
Purely on badge snobbery. Open your eyes people!
It really is just badge snobbery or people parroting what they've heard others say. I've driven Citroens for years, currently running a 10 year old Citroen C3. Nothing has ever fallen off them, none of them have ever broken down and left me stranded and I've only had to deal with the usual wear and tear items that any car would need. If you treat any car like crap and never service it then things will go badly wrong, it isn't just an affliction of French cars.
Its nit just the snobbery. Why would you buy what evernoe else is driving. I test drove a number of vw products before I bought a 3008. Soo dull they made your eyes itch. And 40 grand for a new t- rock with the cheapest dash you've ever seen. Not a chance. Ill stick to my "shit" French car with its awards two years on the bounce from driver Power for most reliable car.
Based on this review I've bought one. I'm in love with it! Fab video, love watching them
Thanks! Enjoy
"Shallow as a valley girl" "cabin crew vibe" you are on top form tonight! Good review as well as amusing, wish I had bought a 406 coupe when I had the chance, and I think in years to come I might well feel the same about the RCZ...
Haha Glad you enjoyed it!
Yes you better bay a rcz.had mine for 7 years now giving me joy each time me and my pug goes on an roadtrip. Great auto
Glad you've done a vid on this car. I love this thing! Been considering one for a while, but I've got my heart set on a roadster.
roadster = convertible
Reminds me of the RC 2002 so much. Probably it didn't sell because it too extravagant for Peugeot owners and it's 'just a Peugeot" for everybody else. I like it, though.
Congratulations Samson. You did it both you & your wonderful Wife. What a team. Big love, kindest regards, Richard U.K
I have to admit I would consider taking the RCZ over a TTS because of its rarity and I also think it looks better too!
Can't believe only last night I was looking on some other channel on UA-cam the RCZ then tonight my favourite auto channel with you Matt reviewing it ..I think it looks great..p.s I have a 2008, 207cc It gets serviced every year at Peugeot. Only problem in 12 years was an alternator and it's in mint condition..I think there great cars if like you say they get serviced regularly
That’s interesting. I’ve had a few of those with issues over the years
This is a little belter of a car, like the Audi TT its sleek and stylish, nice lines, and the big engine is meant to be a really good drive.Peugeot got it spot on with this, it needed a sports type car in its bland range. Cracking review.
You really can drive a long way in one of these. I bought mine in Adelaide (Australia), then drove it home to Canberra, (1150 kms). That was after clocking up 800 kms in South Australia before coming home. Very pretty, very comfortable and very fun.
Best french identification of superb car. I drove one. Nice interior and good behavior on the road.
I have never seen this car! - Wow! - it's gorgeous!
Mines running 218bhp stock it has adaptive mapping so thrash it it gets quicker, and we did a 6.4sec to 62mph gps verified, turning traction off makes a huge difference, only the floor pan was from the 308 everything else is bespoke other than the front headlights. Its the only car i always seems to take the long way home. The fact the rcz was hand assembled in austria mines 10 this year and no rattles no squeaks and love it. With a couple of mods uprated bushes all round and a rear chassis brace and it transformed the car. Today i dont really know what id ever replace it with. It has a character thats for sure
Those back seats actually look embarrassed. They're like, yeah sorry.
😂 Yes they do
How very dare you. They are perfectly adequate for two up to 7 year olds, provided they are folded up first.
The 7 year olds, not the seats
in the manual it actually says rear seats are Occasional seats.
My Rcz remap 3 247/cv difusor escap
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Vespa is Italian for Wasp, so you nailed the description in your rearview - update I bought this car based on your review and others - love love love love it - got the 2015 200hp, thanks so much for your honest feedback it was spot on!
Now thats thrown a spanner in the works been looking for a slk but I do like the look of that, never gave them a thought
The very nice Exterior design was by Boris Reinmoller who did his intern years at Volkswagen and Seat.
I love my rcz. 2 litre turbo diesel
I have the 156gt , and don’t consider it slow, and I’ve owned some nice cars over the yrs and can say it drives very well and holds the rd nice , and goes round the bends and hugs the rd, it feels premium, made in Austria I believe the same factory as the z4 , I’ve got brand snobbery, but if I’m honest was attracted by the roof and curved back window cheers shane uk 🇬🇧
Is it an auto ? And whats the mpg you get out of it ?
@@shahee6579 manual , I don’t no the exact fuel economy but it is somewhere around 38 around town and 44 to 46 on a run hitting 70 , but not thrashing it to death
Stunning car looks like a future classic
I think a lot of people who own any car can give you that “shrug of the shoulder” and “ it was serviced by the guy who owned it before me 5 years ago thing”
The one question I always ask a seller(Car sales garages included) is if it has a timing belt, has it been changed in the last 5 yrs? Most don’t know and some will say “Well it’s got a full service history so I assume so”.
I agree though that generally speaking French cars are bought by people who just want something stylish to get them from A-B, and people often pick French cars because they are cheaper to buy than German or Japanese cars.
Great vid though again mate, the RCZ is a nice motor, and as you mentioned, not many about.
Many moons ago I had a Peugeot 406 and i never had any trouble with it what so ever, best car I ever owned for a week.
I have a ‘15 plate RCZ 200 . 50k miles , I’m it’s 3rd owner , and with very rare red leather interior .
Generally I like the car . It’s reliable , quite quick , and economical ( on a run 40 + mpg ) .Lots of toys , although quite a few I don’t use , eg the hill start assist. The heated seats are terrific. And it’s heating + ventilation. A big boot . A distinctive shape .
They are negatives . The driving position somehow I just cannot get comfortable with .The gearing is too short , you need 5th for 20mph per 1k revs , in my wife’s 12 year old Mini One 4th gear ( of 6 )gives you 20 mph per 1k revs. Cruise control and steering column radio/CD controls are totally hidden. The aluminium gear-lever is freezing cold in winter and scalding hot in high summer . Engine sound is no more than ok , I was admittedly really spoilt by a Fiat Coupe 5 cylinder engine before the RCZ .
I've owned the 156 RCZ for 5 years now and I love it. Mrs is pregnant so I have to swap it this year which will make me very sad. I've looked at so many newer larger cars (XC40, E-Pace, 5008) but nothing is as comfortable to sit in and drive. There's a lovely responsive area between 55-80Mph in 5th gear that makes driving on the motorway fun and country roads are a delight. Lastly, the timing chain thing is real, Cost me £1000 to get it replaced last year at 75,000 Miles.
Arrrrgggghhhh Matt, you’ve done it again! Now I’m thinking to myself, shall I buy one? You do this to me with every car you review - at the end I’m in a trance and have convinced myself I need that car. I think it’s your voice. Going for a lie down now...
Just to let you know I dont need the VW review now I kinda just bought it and I love it. Thank you any way :)
Great to hear!
to add to the future classic point.
one of my cars is already a classic. it was sold in very limited numbers (8077 world wide), over 2 model years. drives well, sounds really good and the looks is other worldly and is quirky. the as you say were sold in limited numbers, not many model years, drives well, sounds pretty good, looks good but with a quirky personality. give it another 40 years and it has the potential to be pretty valuable
Hi, i request you test the Alfa Romeo Brera
Its funny you saying that about Peugeot ownership etc, Dad drives an 09 407sw and Mum a 61 207SW and can't remember ever hearing them mention servicing etc. Just see mould growing off both the cars when I turn up. And the last time I had to follow them to a family venue last year, typical 40 in a 60 drive all the way.
Always loved the RCZ, I was a mortgage advisor for some time for a private financial firm, my boss who must have been tickling on the chin of 6 digits a year, drove one of these and always passionately spoke about it. Everyone else in their 530ds etc. Hope to own one someday before they inflate like the likes of the Renault Avantime etc.
Son used to own an RCZ about 10 years ago. Black with cream leather. Best colour combo.Typical as a French car it went into limp mode despite low mileage and had to be towed into Peugeot garage. Spent so much time in the garage he got invited to the staff parties
Looked the dogs hee haws but got rid of it when new home had a farm track up to it. Not good on wet mud.
I wish we have the RCZ in the US. Looks like a fun car to drive on a curvy road.
rabit818 wonder why the states didn’t get any ?
shaneweightman I thinks it’s sales are low so Peugeot left the US in the late 80s. Now that Fiat Chrysler and PSA have partnered, maybe there will be a comeback.
Am saying it again, I love the variety of cars on your channel I have watched all of them already. I love the new 508 peugeot.
Have always liked the RCZ but never seen or read a review. Glad that it has gone down well!
Pug driver - i loved my 407 Coupe. 4 years 55000 miles later - bought for £3k with 80k miles at 8years old, more functions and equip than my med range 2012 Merc. No driving issues. Really wanted an RCZ but needed more practicality.
As the previous owner of a Citroen saxo, Peugeot 206 quicksilver, two 307's and a 208 I can honestly say I've never serviced one of them, because they break down so often what's the point not one of them ever made it to 60,000 miles,if your broke and need a cheap A 2 B car Peugeot is great just don't expect it to last.
I must admit the look of these cars have grown on me. Great review as always
Is this actually how the RCZ sounds in stock form? I like it!
I believe so. I dont think this has been modified
It’s had a K&N air filter if the sticker on the air box is anything to go by...
check mine out it has the factory quad exhaust and is stock mine howls ua-cam.com/video/OsQnU76cp-g/v-deo.html
The RCZ R is the model to go for. Fettled by Peugeot Sport - better suspension, far better brakes, better interior and far more power. A genuinely fast car and cheap to run. Mine hasn't missed a beat. Better even than the legendary Peugeot 205 GTi which I also own. But you are right about Peugeot's other mid range models - boring and for people who have zero interest in cars.
How much km do you have on it now? :)
@ 35k km.
@@alexmorgan3435 ohh,it's a "new" car 😁
@ Almost, except for being 9 years old.
Last century my brother had a 309 gti that was awesome and loved to rev and was light then some other peugeot with mi16 on the badge that was good as well then they went down hill after that.
Nice looking car in the flesh,didn’t know Magna Steyr built them which is reassuring,I know French cars get a lot of stick but I’ve had Citroen’s and Peugeot’s which have been very reliable,I totally abused my 406 estate for 4 years and it never let me down...👍
The sarcasm is so subtle. I love it.
I luv mine..
It never let's me down and gets loads of looks.
I had an 83 505 turbo diesel. I had it the longest of any car, 11 years, and it was a very good car.
I remember when these came out. Doesn't seem that long ago. Better looking than the TT.
I bet that 505 is still running around North Africa somewhere
@@HighPeakAutos funny, I lived in San Diego, California at the time. The guy I sold it to put another 70k miles on it and then the timing chain broke. Destroyed the engine so he junked it.
Thats interesting. I didnt know they sold the diesel in the US
@@HighPeakAutos Peugeot stopped selling cars in America around 87. We had lots of their diesels in California before that.
Their engines were really to small and underpowered, at least for me. I blew the headgasket and cracked the head once from driving to hard in the mountains. That was in the late 90s and it cost me less than $1000 to replace it.
Owner of a 207 GT 2007 model. Bought new and 13 years later it only needed a fuel pump and two injectors. Before that a 206,also without problems.. French cars are made to be driven in tight turns. And since i was living in France i must say that they are far better than the British to me. History still says about Napoleon.
I won’t mention Admiral Nelson then... 😂
@@HighPeakAutos one eye one hand...at school we didn't learn about war between Britain and France,only for the French Revolution
back again mines now remapped to about 240bhp and rips. btw i often put my mountain bike in the boot. cant see me selling mine for a long while. mine has been getting 36-48mpg depending how sensible i am. lol best car i have ever owned. love mine
Thanks for the review! The car really does not look bad. Poor mans TT? Stay safe and have a great rest of the week!
I think there were 167 k sold , I had a tt Quattro, that was a great car but prefer the RCZ cheers Shane
one more thing to add. the day i bought mine i had watched a few online reviews and one review had said with the Rcz you just want to drive it. and you will always just take the long way home. if you own one you will know what im saying because its totally true. (first year i had done 14300 miles in it. and i work from home. all pleasure mileage) lol
Probably a good sign that in the four years since this video that RCZ is still around and passing MOTs fairly easily.
nothing to add... its stunning..great video
Thanks
A pug that actually looks a bit like a big cat with it's muscular lines, I really like these cars. It's what you actually expect when someone says "french sports car", stylish, unique, etc.. rather than what you actually get most of the time.
Another beautiful car, Great review, I had no idea it was a short run on production. It's a very nice car
Another class video she's a lovely looking car keeping them coming 👍
Cheers
Not a fan of french cars either, always just bizarre for no logical reason, but love the RCZ! Great content as per!
cant agree with you on French cars . That country has produced some of the most iconic vehicles in automobile history . The list is quite long actually but you might be too young to appreciate this
How about testing a Maserati Granturismo?
I think I can guess the answer 😆.
But I'll watch of course. The best car entertainment on the tube
Thanks!
I'm thinking if getting one but it feels like a brave decision....Comments seem to show they're pretty decent cars though. (BTW Vespa is actually Italian for wasp! )
Rcz 200 and gti 180 both great pugz! 🏴
One of the best styling of the century. Unfortunately lack the engine that goes with it. It deserves one that at least matches the 911.
Always wondered if the RCZ was a decent car. I never considered one because of the weird rear end design (similar to early TTs). The 406 coupe was a much easier on the eye.
My 12 plate is fantastic. Love it. And I'm 64.
I had one back in 2010 and used it as a Sunday car when they first appeared on British roads 👍 The first one I ever saw was on a motorway in Perthshire and I just thought it looked beautiful and somewhat Porsche looking, unfortunately it doesn't drive like one. The driving position is all wrong in my opinion but it is drop dead gorgeous especially from the inside. I had a rare model which had white stitched grey leather and with a pop up satnav which was cool because most RCZ's dont have a satnav at all. The boot was absolutely massive, a bit like Dr Who's tardus on wheels, it'll hold two large suitcases all day long or maybe the golf clubs but the rear seats are pretty unusable unless you've got very small kids. It's also not the fastest off the block as is pretty slow to take off from standstill but the mid range is pretty decent because 30 to 70 is pretty fast, I had the entry level156 BHP model but with gorgeous looking 19" wheels. I'd definately buy another one if I had the spare cash 🤩
RCZR is the one to get, an enthusiasts car, bespoke build by Peugeot Sport, since your prices the R is now at £16K when they come on the market, appreciating classic for sure.
That is why I bought one, for a lot less than £16k! Certainly an appreciating classic.
I think these look pretty smart, love the shape of the roof - strange thing to comment on I know! Believe they're even quite capable in 'R' form.
When these came out and to this day I love the look of them and would own one and I had the chance to get one as salvage with very minor damage (rear quarter door and mirror needed work but not much) really wished I did but because of the rear space and having not test driven any to know what they are really like to drive around i didn’t. The rear window really sold it for me I love the bubbles.
Great review and you covered all of the models as well
I loved the double bubble roof and aluminium side arches. Great design
I brought a low. Mileage 1.6 petrol turbo model with full history and thankfully came with a 12 months warranty from. The dealer had no end of trouble with it rattling timing chain starter motor failure thermostat failure electrical problems with the stereo etc was so glad to get rid of it after 12 months the warranty really paid off as over 2000 was spent on it. At least the new owner got a new car out of it.
If you can stretch to a TT then that's what I'd prefer had a mk1 TT and that was brilliant