RCZ

[steve_earwig]

Didn't Pug apologise for the wide-mouthed frog look and promise to do something different once the current models died a death?

They need the guy that designed the current C5. You know, the Croatian one

[neildavies]

Agreed.

So, one of these or a 406 coop?

Now that's a no brainer.

And after reading this post, I think I'm going to be keeping this car for quite a while yet.

I was only saying to DaiRees the other day that allthough this car has had a few niggles over the years, it's all forgiven when I look at it. Now that wouldn't be the same story if I had some Jap crap.

[Blue406]

I'm staying well clear of the RCZ!

I was at the dealers today ordering rear link bar bushes and they were prepping a corner for an RCZ display.
I got chatting and it turns out they have 2 RCZs. One is at Knockhill for the weekend and the other will go in the showroom.

The Showroom one was delivery broken, it won't run. Problem with the low pressure fuel pump that affects a certain number of the first batch.
If they do start, the pressure is not enough to supply fuel to the engine over 60 mph.

Also, the 1.6 engine can suffer from a timing problem if you boot it hard.
The crankshaft pulley is attached directly to the crankshaft with a circular bolt! Meaning if you boot it, the pulley wheel can spin on the bolt and knock the timing out. Just about every other engine in the world has a square or hexagonal bolt to avoid this!
It's the same engine as was being fitted to the Mini Coopers and the 170 bhp Pug 207. BMW have seen that problem and aren't using it anymore. Pug are ignoring it.

[CountryPug]

Had a peek through my local pug dealers window this evening, have to say the RCZ looks pretty awesome in the flesh. Even my mate approved and he's an out and out Ford man. However, like you guys have said, it could become dated in a hurry when pug change their design theme. Also hidden around the back of the forecourt was a rather tasty 607, looked like a top spec model. Couldn't help but feel that its the forgotten car of the fleet...

[sockpuppet]

i like it, BUT as with many peugeots these days the HUGE front grille area that looks like a confused fish's mouth makes it look a bit daft. should have a sleeker, smoother front like the 406

[TooT]

Whadda we think?

I like the wheels but thats all, Not for me.