are vtr's really that good?

19th February 2008, 17:44

i mean for everyday driving forget the racing just as cars im thinking of buying one a bloke near me has a silver 52 plate with 33,000 miles. Im approaching 21 so could insure one.... but then im thinking stick with the 1.1 for economy etc etc.

19th February 2008, 17:47

I think they are great lil cars. I have been insured on one just after the age of 19, in my 2nd year of driving, and theres lots of people on here who get them at 17. And MPG arent that bad.
More to the point though, this isnt the right section my friend, lol.

19th February 2008, 17:49

yeah sorry wasnt sure which section to use..... ya got a 205 gti? can i see some pictures of it i used to have one

19th February 2008, 17:59

......theyre not amazing,
but hey, what hatch is?

VTR is a nice cheap, cost effective car to run (providing you insure one cheap.)

19th February 2008, 17:59

VTR's are very good on fuel, i put a full tank in about (35quid) and it will last me 400miles before the light comes on. I do a lot of traveling to work.

19th February 2008, 18:07

My gf has photos on her phone, will see if I can get them off soon.

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Originally Posted by notime2chill

VTR's are very good on fuel, i put a full tank in about (35quid) and it will last me 400miles before the light comes on. I do a lot of traveling to work.

Mine isnt that good, lol. Mine does about 260, lol, though im guessing the fact it isnt runnig as smooth as it could, and the de cat doesnt help.

19th February 2008, 18:14

yer think theyr'e quality cars. is my first own car. had it since i was 17. only problem is insurance is high for me. you wont have that problem. you will love driving it going from a 1.1

19th February 2008, 18:30

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Originally Posted by kev999_VTR

My gf has photos on her phone, will see if I can get them off soon.

Mine isnt that good, lol. Mine does about 260, lol, though im guessing the fact it isnt runnig as smooth as it could, and the de cat doesnt help.

jeeees... 400 miles 35 quid...

i got full tank costing like 42 quid then only got 240 miles from it

, really need to get mine serviced

but yea amazing cars only difference from yours atm though will be the speed and looks and more expensive insurance and petrol

worth it i recon

19th February 2008, 18:30

They're great cars mate

Your 21 so doubt you'll be into racing and whatever. But they do have the power there if you need it for whatever reason.

Also they got the basic bits and bobs like electric windows, a sunroof, and they're very easy to modify to make them personal.

Paul

19th February 2008, 21:12

great cars. my first car, nice and nippy, always fun to drive, and fuel is ok too.. never filled it up but can drive for hours ona tenner lol

19th February 2008, 21:19

stick with a 1.1 till petrol prices get better imo

19th February 2008, 21:29

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Originally Posted by saxo_bigbass

stick with a 1.1 till petrol prices get better imo

i wouldnt put hope on them getting better.

i get about 280 miles for £30 which is good i think.

although i think the car counts miles a bit quick

19th February 2008, 22:23

yeah they are good cars, thinking about upgrading to one myself

VTR's have a lot going for them, great handling, good looks, reasonably quick while maintaining good fuel economy and cheap to buy

19th February 2008, 23:27

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Originally Posted by notime2chill

VTR's are very good on fuel, i put a full tank in about (35quid) and it will last me 400miles before the light comes on. I do a lot of traveling to work.

100% fact when i worked in York i used to get 410 miles out of a tank, that was motorway commuting sat at 70mph without a heavy foot!

02 PLATE VTR that was with a standard exhaust system but carbon induction kits.

19th February 2008, 23:44

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Originally Posted by 1100desire

i mean for everyday driving forget the racing just as cars im thinking of buying one a bloke near me has a silver 52 plate with 33,000 miles. Im approaching 21 so could insure one.... but then im thinking stick with the 1.1 for economy etc etc.

They're pretty good on the motorway... town driving though they're pants.

I'm 23 and have zero Desire (no pun intended) to buy another saxo or another car

20th February 2008, 09:45

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Originally Posted by saxo_bigbass

stick with a 1.1 till petrol prices get better imo

yeah know what ya mean it is pretty amazing on the fuel in my opinion my 1.1

20th February 2008, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1100desire

yeah know what ya mean it is pretty amazing on the fuel in my opinion my 1.1

Price is going up again in april, now its over the £1(ish) mark its never going down, the way i see it is now its cheaper then its going to be so make the most of the fuel and have as much fun with it while its still below £1.10p

20th February 2008, 10:45

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Originally Posted by 1100desire

yeah know what ya mean it is pretty amazing on the fuel in my opinion my 1.1

its not dude.

you have a similar performance to mine but mine gets around 25% better fuel economy. diesel is king

lol

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20th February 2008, 12:26

yeah dude well obviously and im a fan of diesel as well i was just comparing 1.1 with the alternative "upgrades"