New car time... VTS content

[steven.m]

Having sold the MX5 a couple of months ago, I've been running about in my Mums Polo, which to be fair, has been a lot of fun. So I've been looking for a wee hot hatch to get next....

Spotted this a week or so ago on gumtree so spoke to the guy on the phone and arranged to go and see it. After having a wee look around and firing her up, I heard a whirring noise that sounded a bit like an input shaft bearing (that I'd heard on every Saxo I'd looked at) but the seller was adamant it was only a thrust bearing as it went away when the clutch was disengaged. He said he was willing to replace this for me but I wasn't convinced. I left it at that and he went and fitted the bearing anyway, got back in touch with him a few days later and he'd already had the work done and all was good. Got it home tonight and I love it.

Important details are... 02 reg, 71k miles, full history minus a couple of MOT certs, overall in very good condition and completely standard.

All that needs done now is cambelt, water pump and a couple of tyres.
Other plans include.... no mods, just driving the way it was meant to be!

 

[Gally]

Tidy example dude. I did like your mx5 though.

 

[Chris205]

Looks nice mate, thrust bearings are so common on these things. Enjoy it

 

[Brett]

How does it compare to the mx5 to drive mate?

 

[steven.m]

Not driven it yet as wasnt expecting to take it home today so dad drove it as I had no insurance arranged

 

[Brett]

Fair enough. I was tempted by one of these for some cheap fun but went for an mx5 instead. Be interested to hear a comparison between the two as they're obviously completely different.

 

[Gt rob]

id rather have 106 rallye, and if i wanted it to go faster id gti it

 

[imprezaworks]

Like these, had a red one many moons ago.


Dan

 

[JoeyD]

Looks like a lovely example! Enjoy it.

 

[Dan-]

Smart mate

Looks nice mate, thrust bearings are so common on these things. Enjoy it

Everything is common with them haha

 

[Sam]

Looks a very clean car.

 

[Philip.]

Soft spot for Saxos as I used to have a VTR.
Nice clean example!

 

[Sir_Dave]

Most fun hot hatch ever imho. Preferable even to the 205 gti.

Looks a very nice example, might i suggest Bilstein B8's/Faulkner 155lb -35mm springs, Raceland 4-2-1 manifold & induction kit, a SaxSport exhaust & Gti6 brakes if you ever do decide to play with it. Nothing more needed.

 

[Alex H]

Most fun hot hatch ever imho. Preferable even to the 205 gti.

I think you just forgot about the XR2

 

[alex-avfc]

Seems like loads of people are going for VTS/GTI's lately, so much fun to be had in them. That looks like a really nice example.

I'm in the same camp as you, I love how mine drives standard and am reluctant to mod my GTI.

 

[Brett]

id rather have 106 rallye, and if i wanted it to go faster id gti it

Paying a scene tax then though. Plus all the hassle of an engine conversion etc. I'm not saying it won't be a better drive but for the extra expense and hassle I can see a VTS a nice compromise.

 

[hopey-182]

thats nice m8 like saxos had two vtrs in the past you very reraly see a nice one that hasnt been messed with enjoy.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Lovely bud, nice to see its staying standard!

 

[gdw]

Very nice indeed, I still have my VTS just don't use it. I only done some subtle mods mind.

 

[leeds_182]

Nice mate. I loved my old one.

Don't forget your vts inside sticker!

 

[OneTime_]

Mine:

 

[steven.m]

Where do I get that sticker?

I like how mine still has dealer supplied keyrings and dealer window sticker

 

[Jimbo_M]

Looks in very good condition mate! i miss mine soo much :