Why Pépé is no longer here + YOU pick my next car!
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- After the hit and run I had to decide whether to take the time to fix my Peugeot 205 or find someone else more willing to do the work. I have three cars in mind, help me by voting in the next car I pick!
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The GTA is so much more interesting than the other options.
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.
@@Birtybasset1765 in its day it stomped the R32 etc.
“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
It's because he needs content for the channel he said.
Some people like wasting time, money and effort on shagged out cars,.. I’m one of them 🤷♀️.
@@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...
@@danmackintosh6325 it’s bound to be an interesting line up when an Alfa is the “sensible” choice though.
@@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
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.
i was originally thinking of 5 GT turbo but then remembered the Uno Turbo another great hot hatch
GTA
Here is a man with sense
Colin Hanlon yeah
I like the '80s hot hatch theme
The Alfa GTA, she'd look at home next to the prancing horse in your scarlet stable!
I’d go Alfa. Best option to replace the 205 ima as a somewhat practical daily.
My vote is without a doubt Alfa!
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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.
I don’t much like Alfa’s, but the 147 GTA is just so beautiful and seems like a wonderful car to own.
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 💪
The Alfa,. That Cayman as Porsches go would not be too interesting. A banged up ex track Lotus, that would be brave!
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
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
alfas are sheit
@@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
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?
GTA all the way, it's the perfect replacement. One hot hatch for another.
Has to be the Alfa! I had 1 for 9 years and was the perfect daily! Complimented my 205 GTi track car well!
The Alfa - great fun - and there interesting things you can do - starting with a new diff...
You obviously have an interesting definition of, “daily driver”. Of the 3 you listed, I think the Alfa is the least worst... ;-)
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!
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
Alfa 147, seems everyone elae has said same, good luck.
The GTA would get my clicks way quicker than the other 2 so GTA for me
I would also choose the GTA but I would say its the (best sounding) slowest out of the three!
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.
how about a gtv cup. those are nice and interesting. and very rare 1/155 i think
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.
Alfa GTA. Not biased of course🤪
The Alfa, of course! But I have owned four over the last 40 years so I might be a bit bias. :-)
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...
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.
Alfa Romeo 147
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 :)
Cheers Ewan! So far the Alfa is out on front!
@@Number27 I think you need to community tab it
Alfa! Owned with the heart rather than the head, I loved my Alfasud ti - it rusted away mind.. che sera sera
Alfa.
You won't be disappointed.
And you'll know the real meaning of torque steer 🤣
My mind says Cayman all day long, better in all imaginable ways, but my heart yells BUSSO!!! gotta be really ... :)
I kind of feel the same!
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 TH-cam, 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.
Clio Williams, the only logic option after a 205 GTI.
Or any Renault RS
Was going to suggest a clio Williams
Sorry but best version of the Clio Is the 182.
@@nige1358 182 Trophy!!
@@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
Sorry to hear about the 205 going.
That Cayman in that colour is stunning.
I would say Cayman, but in the interests of variety it has to be the Alfa
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!
I would say GTA, since you have a mid engine car already.
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.
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.
VX220 is really cool!
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!! 👍
Alfa 147 GTA, no doubt!!!
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.
I am glad pepe is going to a good home!!! Glad a true enthusiast is getting it.
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 👍
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!
Alfa. I've had that engine. It's amazing.
Cayman, why have 2 temperamental Italians in your life! 🤣
It has to be the Busso! They're going to be unaffordable in the next few years, so financially it's a no brainer as they're only going up in value! Then there's the sound from that glorious busso engine putting its power down through that q2 diff... and if that's not enough, that 3 door shell still looks gorgeous 15/20 years on !
My two favourite brands - Alfa and Lotus! Love the look of the beaten up ex-racing Elise - thats my vote.
Getting back into your current car is always interesting and a good measure of both cars. I just sold my Lexus GS450h, which is a ridiculously good car but huge and needs to go faster than the police would like to be a lot of fun so I wanted something a bit more fun. I looked at an FK8 Type R and BMW M6. Both very good cars by most accounts and both would smash the GS round a track. In terms of driving enjoyment though I forgot about them both within 5 mins of getting back in the Lexus. Sure it's not got much grip and the gearbox is odd but the perfectly balanced RWD chassis with loads of power and a lovely NA V6 plus being in a totally different league of luxury made those others look like driving an MG ZS, without the crashing bit.
Moral of the story is really this: I bought a Cayman S ☺ It's a 981 in my case (I much prefer the looks vs the 987). For driving, it's a clear winner. For TH-cam, many have said it- the Alfa wins. Personally I think the GTi-6 mentioned in a previous video was the best option, although the Alfa does sound better.
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!
Alfa, would be interesting and should make a good daily
Overwhelming! Happy to join my voice, keep it Italian with the GTA!
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.
Yep!! Amazing little cars!!
I have had always love-hate relation with 205 (1.1l petrol, not GTI which I always wanted....) as it was my first car back in 1995. It even survived few visits to snow banking during winter of 95-96. And looks that you have gone a way of GTA, it is a amazing - I had 156 V6 10+ years ago, more hate-love relation (due rust, hard to get parts...).
"less practical than the Ferarri". Is such a thing even possible?
Yes English sportscars...
@@tuneskramer69 Practical =/= Reliable
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.
@@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.
Judging by comments already looks like its going to be the alfa lol
That's great, I'm not bucking the trend towards the Alfa. ;-)
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.
Saw it the day you sold it in Cardiff, hope to see it agian I am a new subscriber so what's the chance's, I'd vote for you to get the GTA as I haven't seen many around, good luck 👍🏼
Please choose the Alfa Gta. The busso is amazing and such a great sound.
Poor Pepe!! 😥😔
My vote is No.2 the Alfa Romeo GTA
It`s a choice - between handling or noise. ☺️
The Elise !...I just sold my 987 Boxster and it was a stunning little beast....that Cayman is almost identical looking....but that Elise will be mega !
As nice as the lotus is if thats an everyday car getting in and out will drive you mad !
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.
Mister Nobody. But how tall are you?
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).
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
Alfa all the way, had a Brera Q4 a couple of years ago,don't regret selling it but I do spot one from time to time and it always puts a smile on my face.
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....
Much better option than a race version that needs work
For the purpose of lots of future video content, when comparing the 3 choices, my vote is the Elise.
I've owned 2 Elise series 2's and used them as a daily, but never a series 1. Nice to have in the summer, a pig to live with daily on a cold, wet winter's day. Have owned two Cayman S phase ones. Bore scoring and IMS isn't as big a problem as the internet would lead you to believe, and these issues can be swerved with a good inspection and proper oil. I currently have a Busso V6 in the guise of an Alfa GTV Cup, (I'm about to put it on the market if you're interested and I'm based near you). It's low miles under 60K and one owner before me and a very, very comprehensive full-service history. Oh, and I also had two 205 GTIs back in the day, both 1.9. My feeling is the cayman is the most complete. The Alfa the most special. Elise the most engaging. The Pug the most honest. With that said, an Alfa would be a must-have, especially if you've never owned a Busso.... and possibly a well-sorted cup (155 made, less on the road now).
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
Definitely the Cayman! 👍
Think a Lada would make for an interesting buy!
@Jambo Think would make for an interesting video channel. Something very different.
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.
Jack, owning two Italian cars at the same time🥴 I remember my days of driving Lancia’s, very painful, frustrating times but also great fun👍 I had a beautiful Montecarlo, it was my teenage dream car (I owned a Beta coupe 2.0 at that time), brought the Monte in my early forties, it was disastrous, broke down pretty much every week but still I was very sad to see it go... So go Alfa, to hell with it👍👍👍
It's time for a Renault 5 turbo,stick with 80's retro 😜
Hope you but the Alfa, look forward to some great engine noises from the Busso!
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.
Thanks for the ZX praise, there's just none about! Funnily enough in a strange twist a cousin of my mums liked the look of "our" Zx and bought a later 3 Dr turbo diesel version, I didnt think it was as pretty but I feel it started the hot td hatch craze. The twist is, the next time I saw this lady, her and her partner had an early 3 Dr red 147 cloverleaf, so in a daft way alfa please!! I do wonder why the twin spark idea never caught on, and I do think they look nice, but as said I'm a Ford man in part ' mk1s which I have, "Freddie" is an 02 Tdci, currently furloughed. I'll keep you in suspense and tell you who and what "Bertha" is that shares our driveway. Don't get too excited shes not a 288 GTO!! Best wishes, stay safe Ben 🦁🐎🚌🚍😷🦄🐢
Alfa - most interesting choice imo mate 💪
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!
I LOVE MY 147 GTA!!!!
BUSSO!!
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.
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.
Not much of a choice, sounds like you’ve already made your mind up.
Either that or you set us up 👍🏼
Cayman !!!
(I’m sad to see Pépé go, but your almost convinced me to buy a 205 GTI)
The alfa. Fit a lsd sticky tyres and it sorts handling out. I've had 6 205 gti , love them
I had a Series 1 Elise 111S as a daily for a few years without any issues... but I'm only 5'7"!
Legendary Pepe
Alfa 147 - everyone has to own an Alfa!
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!
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 TH-cam content. 🙂
My Alfa was great, but every squeak, rattle or petrol smell had the nerves jangling and in the end i was happy when it went.
That V6 though is a peach - decent power, great noise (mine was the GTV 3.0 24v with an autodelta exhaust)
Id def have another Alfa but never as a daily drjver
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.
Alfa GTA, always fancied one. Will be good to see how you get on!
I bought Fiat Bravo HGT 2.0 5R ,and i love that car 👌🏻
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?
It was just money to get it fixed myself. Insurance does that for older cars.
I'm going to go all Brewster's Millions on this one and say "None of the above!"
Stop posting on here and get on with that Reliant!
I agree
@@danielcroft7653 which one? 🤣
Friend has an 06 Cayman, bulletproof reliability. Sorry your 205 story ended sadly.
Depends on the engine Cayman S of that vintage is known for issues with the engine
@@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.
147 GTA for sure! Would be great to see how you think it compares to the 205
Cayman S for me. Huge fun, great handling and can still do a wine-trip to France easily as has more storage than you think.
Thought you’d stay with a car of Pepe’s era though...how about a 944 S2. Has all the above traits and it’s appreciating.
Be careful with lots people say LOTUS stands for:
L ots
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T rouble
U sually
S erious
they are not known for being reliable. I would go for the cayman i drove one the other day and it was amazing great handling, lots of power and a surprising amount of room for storage as you have room in the front and the back because its mid engiened.
Max Wynne had my Elise for 17 years never broke down ...
shaun&jasmine blow my excel never breaks down either
Yes but lotuss are cool
Landrover Lover166 yes they are
For track use the Lotus wins. For overall ownership the Cayman wins easily (I have a 981 Cayman S). For TH-cam the Alfa is the most interesting and unique I think.
The issue with Lotus isn't necessarily reliability so much as inconsistency- the chances of getting one with issues is fairly high, although most will be fine. The Alfa...well that's one reason it'll be great for TH-cam, it'll keep needing work!
Elise all day long! Have some excitement going to work!
Has to be the Cayman! I have the 5 spd base 2008 Cayman , 3 + yrs now , love it. German and Italian in the stable to keep things interesting.
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 “.