Hi, am interested in getting Peugeot RCZ. Heard from a source close to Nasim (as claimed by the source itself), current RCZ were all sold out, next incoming batch could be the face lifted version and there could be an increase of price. Can anybody please verify whether this is the case?

I prefer the face of the original version, new one looks 'tame', although many commented it is more 'civilized'. If really the incoming RCZ is the face lifted version I will be very disappointed...

Anyway back to the topic, to all the existing and former RCZ owners, please can you drop me some comments, tell me your ownership experience, are you happy or regret of getting this car? What are the problems you facing / faced? I am particularly concern about the Peugeot's infamous "depollution" problem, is this happens on your car too?

Thank you in advance for all your comments.

i think the facelift one looks better. it has the same "face" as the coming 208

To me it also looks similar to 508 and the face lifted 308, i guess this is the new design language of the Peugeot.

checkit out!

If I'm not mistaken, although RCZ THP200 (manual) are using more or less same engine, it does not suffer from depollution issues due improvements in the PCV hose (they added a cap instead)

get tt.

Have you looked into Year 06 or 07 Cayman S/Boxster?
Around that price range also
Alternatively:BMW E92 335I(06~08 years)
All fall inside your price range

get tt seriously lol.
better alternative

TS is asking for the feedbacks of the current owners, and of all the current posts, none are.

my family owns one.

get tt

Hi guys thanks for the replies, and sorry for didn't mention earlier that I want a new car. This is my first time step into the sports car category so I would like to have full factory warranty for some peace of mind...so a new Audi, Porsche or BMW would be totally out of my budget.

Actually I quite like Peugeot and is owning a 308 for close to four years now, so far so good and very happy with it. IMHO the RCZ is a special car for Peugeot because it shows it is still able to produce a driver's car (admittedly still fall behind industry leaders), hopefully this is a stepping stone for the marque to develop a car that is capable to challenge the best and return back to the mainstream driver's car market.

bro azbro, about the added cap, is this also applicable to the the Auto version? This is the one that I am planning to buy. Thanks for the feedback too.

hi bro kahjye, would appreciate if you can elaborate more on your family's experience of owning this car, from your replies it seems you are not quite happy with it. Please let me know the reason. Thanks ya bro

TT is more powerful if u wanna vroom vroom haha.

RCZ is very EYE MAGNET.

looks damn FAT and SHORT in the street if u know what i mean.

very.."FIT"

what cought our attention is the 19" rim.

but downside is...uuhhhh....after 2 months my family own it , the side mirror rosak , the headlight masuk air

then take go warranty riao.

new TT & grey imported TTS same price or cheaper...

bro, sorry to hear about the problems, mind I ask a quite straight-forward question, do you or any of your family members regret buying the car?

as for my father , i dunno lol.

as for me , yes. because of black color.



should opt for white color instead


but...cause that time was in dillemma with recond TT.

TT you get 2nd hand with 1 year warranty only.

and it is USED.

rcz 5 years warranty rite?

and TOTALLY NEW !

make up your mind

that has what guided my family to get this car...but aiseh..i like white color more cause its more sporty.

we didnt get white cause long waiting list...cause my family get the first batch car...so opt for black instead...

This post has been edited by kahjye: Apr 15 2013, 04:18 PM

I think you should wait for facelifted RCZ? Since you already own peugeot 308....you should know enough about peugeots...they share same engine, same chassis...except diff gearbox? btw I think realiability is subjective....depends on luck...some people are unlucky enough to get a very unreliable honda...remember the guy few years back bought new accord so frustrated with it launched a campaign "my honda tak guna"...while others say accord is damn reliable like other hondas....a lot of people complain peugeot is unreliable...but then my dad's friend using 508 is damn happy with his car...downgraded from 5 series....if u get a lemon...tough luck....if u r lucky enough to not get a lemon...congrats

If you are looking for a sport car I don't think RCZ fits the bill. It is not really performance orientated. But it does look sporty I must admit. It is really a fun car more than a sport car.
A Renault Megane will be a much better option as a sports car. About the same price.

But if you like the looks and don't mind the performance listen to you heart.

+1
Alternative for that price range:
1.)Toyota GT86 or Subaru BRZ(240k or so,real sports car)
2.)Golf GTI
3.)Mazda 3 MPS
4.)Ford Focus ST
5.)Lotus Elise(Err very impractical)
Err i think that's it
All of those is more performance oriented than a RCZ can ever be

BTW used option is much more attractive
06-07 Cayman or Boxster S
06-08 335I

my neighbour got one. he bought for his son but his son rather take the train than driving. ended up becoming a weekend car.

RCZ.... If comes with larger engine then good enough d.

bro kahjye>>

Yes Peugeot offers 5 years unlimited mileage warranty, very attractive for me I must say. I am surprise to know you have problem with the colour of the car, but I guess nobody can help you in this regard. Side mirror and headlight problems although sound irritating but I believe it wasn't a major issue? Just send the car to SC, make some noise and get the problem fixed. What I am more concern and would like to know is the possibility of occurrence of major problems such as depollution error and etc...Again, thanks bro for your feedback.

bro chuakz>>

Agreed with your points. The purpose of this thread is to gather feedback from RCZ owners so we will know in general how reliable is the RCZ.

bro sekkee and OC4/3>>

I noticed that for the car enthusiasts like both you and others who are focusing more on sheer power and performance (correct me if you are not) RCZ is never your cup of tea. You are correct to point out that RCZ is not a sports car...to me it is a more balanced car in terms of design, built quality, functionality, performance and driving experience. This car could possibly attracts more common folks (like me) rather than enthusiasts, and this could be where Peugeot intended to position it (I stand corrected). There is another variant called RCZ-R coming, this is a more powerful and performance oriented car, hope it can really impress the car enthusiasts out there. Having said all these, I am a little surprise both of you never recommend a Scirocco to me, I believe this is the car that RCZ should have compared with.

bro winkiedilwy>>

I am not sure how your neighbour's son resorting to public transportation have anything to do with the power and performance of the RCZ...If this is the case then RCZ is definitely a very terrible daily commuter. Maybe other owners can shed some light on this topic. Anyhow, in my POV it is completely fine to treat the RCZ as a weekend car, I am planning to do this if I really get the car.