Expected Mileage VTR

1. TJenkos Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 8

   #1 11th March 2010, 12:39

   Whilst looking at VTR's for sale, whats the expected mileage they will do?
   
   Im coming from the VAG world where mileage is nothing to worry about, but how do the French cope?
2. user_39965 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Cambridge Posts: 1246 Blue Furio

   #2 11th March 2010, 12:44

   According to Parkers car guide, 42mpg.
   
   I have a furio 1.4, and it says I should be getting 44mpg. However, I can get almost 500 miles out of a full tank if driven sensibly.
   
   Hope this helps.
   
   Edit: if it helps any more, the fuel tank has a 45ltr capacity.
3. Jo3fish Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 1267 03 EP3

   #3 11th March 2010, 12:44

   Ifail iFail
4. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #4 11th March 2010, 12:45

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Saxomatic According to Parkers car guide, 42mpg. I have a furio 1.4, and it says I should be getting 44mpg. However, I can get almost 500 miles out of a full tank if driven sensibly. Hope this helps. Edit: if it helps any more, the fuel tank has a 45ltr capacity.

   LOL
   
   i dont think he means MPG
   
   milage is down to the car beeing looked after. you look after it it'll be fine. if you dont it'll go bang
5. user_39965 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Cambridge Posts: 1246 Blue Furio

   #5 11th March 2010, 12:46

   Sorry, been a long day
6. TJenkos Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 8

   #6 11th March 2010, 12:50

   Yeah, I meant mileage and not MPG
7. Lewis1600 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2009 Los Anglesey Posts: 3416 Ibiza Sport TDI / MK1 VTS

   #7 11th March 2010, 13:04

   Lets just say not as long as the VAG's lol! But ive heard some close to 200k... Few of my mates got 140k+
   
   All depends how you take care of the engine....
   
   Hope this helps
8. Cammy Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Aberdeen Posts: 2211

   #8 11th March 2010, 16:21

   About 50-75k is easy millage to find, and they should run spot on for a long while just make sure it's got long service history and hasn't been touched yet and you'd be fine
9. Sophia_Bush Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Shropshire Posts: 9994 Moonstone Blue 106 GTi

   #9 11th March 2010, 17:27

   as with all cars if looked after they will go for ages there was a s1 106 rallye with 250k on before it was turned into a maxi, my old gti had 150k on and still made good power.
   
   VTRs are like tanks engine wise to I'd say if looked after no reason it shouldn't do 150k+ if usual service is done
10. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #10 11th March 2010, 17:53

    Real world nothing get looked after on these cars so 125k and expect the worst
11. benzo Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Livingston Posts: 137 205 GTi was a Saxo VTR

    #11 11th March 2010, 18:05

    If it's out of a dealership I would say about 57k and up
    
    Private sales are about 80k and up
12. Sophia_Bush Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Shropshire Posts: 9994 Moonstone Blue 106 GTi

    #12 11th March 2010, 20:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom Real world nothing get looked after on these cars so 125k and expect the worst

    lol ex sax-p or ssc owner sub 70k lol
13. WestyVTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2004 Gosport Posts: 3140 saxo VTR, Clio 1.2 turbo, prious, Kawasaki 363 nin

    #13 11th March 2010, 20:24

    mines on 145k V plate, and all is well... !!
    
    change the oil, filter and service parts that need it... it will last for ages.
    
    A friends 106 gentry was on 210k when he saw it again after sellin git on... he disconnected the speedo at 65k for 2 years before he sold it!
14. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

    #14 11th March 2010, 20:47

    ive seen worn piston rings and solid valve stem seals at 110k a few times, these may very well be the abuse examples though
15. TJenkos Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 8

    #15 11th March 2010, 22:14

    Going to view one at 90k tomorrow, so hopefully a few K left! Whats the average price of replacement engines?
16. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #16 11th March 2010, 22:18

    £25- £150
17. TJenkos Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 8

    #17 11th March 2010, 22:19

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom £25- £150

    For a replacement engine? wow..
18. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #18 11th March 2010, 22:28

    yer they are worth nothing, its only when you add an ecu and loom it gets abit more expensive.
    Bare engine that will just bolt in and match up with your original loom and ecu wont cost you anything to buy
19. webbo254 Newbie Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 27

    #19 13th March 2010, 14:24

    I bought my 52 reg VTR last summer for 2500 with 50k miles on it, its on about 54k now, so they shouldnt be hard to find for a reasonable price.
20. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

    #20 13th March 2010, 14:28

    a breakers up the road has 4 mint VTR engines with gear boxes sat in a unit. last time i checked he only wanted about £130 each for the engines.
21. Sam- Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Brighton/Southend Posts: 592 1.4 furio wicked red 1.6 Vtr Silver

    #21 13th March 2010, 14:38

    French cars mate. Look for one thats done less than say 8000 miles a year and should be okay. make sure bodywork is in good condition, no obvious rust etc, because engines can be cheap to replace. gearboxes and bodywork are more costly.
22. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

    #22 13th March 2010, 14:40

    you can get mint gear boxes for £100 these days too