VTS and all the Bo**ocks

1. max_saxo Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2006 Telford Posts: 209 Saxo Vtr Y Reg 2 Tone Paint One 98b

   #1 12th February 2007, 21:56

   lookin to get vts but really wonderin if the its worth it power wise?
   good engines and all that but didnt know if its worth all the f**kin hassle
2. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #2 12th February 2007, 22:00

   have a test drive see what you think. then you could look at camming it. its no hassle
3. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #3 12th February 2007, 22:04

   having driven one, its a groovy little runner.
4. ets2k9 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Hednesford, West Mids Posts: 6230 Seat Leon Cupra R

   #4 12th February 2007, 22:25

   there good little cars for the money just not that classy
5. Dan Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2003 Middlesbrough United Kingdom (England) Posts: 23676 Seat Leon FR

   #5 12th February 2007, 22:31

   For a 1600 there great and nippy as there light. I would say there worth it.
6. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

   #6 13th February 2007, 08:14

   defo worth it,i paid under 2k and love my car
7. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #7 13th February 2007, 08:43

   To be honest the insurance is the only hassel, as the S jumps Quite a few groups compaired to the R.
   
   Ok so where talking an extra 22bhp over a standard 98bhp R, thats quite a lot really, but its the way it uses that extra 22bhp which is the thing people like.
   
   If you compair the S to other 1600cc hot hatches its the most powerfull 'Non-Turbo' 1600 in its class - Forget about Cilos and Fiestas as they are bigger engined these days.
   
   A standard S would easier give a Standard Escort RSturbo a good run for it money in my opiuon (not that there are many standard RS's these days)
   
   If your happy with your R at the moment it mite be more cost effective to do an egine swap from 8v to 16v rather than start a fresh with a complete new standard S.
8. Mysticp Scotland Joined: Jul 2005 Edinburgh Posts: 9556 Saxo 1.6i 16v VTS, 2 Classic Minis

   #8 13th February 2007, 09:13

   Everyone who has gone from a vtr seems to have been overwhelmed by the way the vts kicks harder & harder as you get up the revs. Iv never driven a VTR so i cant compare personally but i expect you will notice a pretty big change between the 2!
9. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

   #9 13th February 2007, 10:05

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by VTS_16v_Boy If your happy with your R at the moment it mite be more cost effective to do an egine swap from 8v to 16v rather than start a fresh with a complete new standard S.

   It may cost more to insure than an actual vts if he does that
10. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

    #10 13th February 2007, 15:11

    totally different kettle of fish, its not just the extra 8vs from the engine its the gearing etc... most people would never go for a vtr after having an s.. drive it and see how long it takes to wipe the smile off your face.
11. adz26 L-plater Joined: Jul 2006 halifax Posts: 76 saxo vts

    #11 13th February 2007, 15:21

    fantastic little cars, ok french cars arnt the best in terms of build quality. just love my vts
12. adz26 L-plater Joined: Jul 2006 halifax Posts: 76 saxo vts

    #12 13th February 2007, 15:23

    what else would you get??
13. riggsy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 West Sussex Posts: 6280 Mk2 Saxo Vts

    #13 13th February 2007, 15:27

    Yeah as has been said its in a different league to the vtr!
    
    I love mine
14. chrisgt11 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2007 worcestershire Posts: 259 saxo vts,seat leon tdi

    #14 13th February 2007, 17:32

    ive not long had mine drove my mates liked it and bought one about 2 weeks later for a 1600 it go's very well imo