shall i swap my car?

[chewitt]

basically been offerd a VTS for my 1.4 16v ph1. same mileage as mine.. same condition etc. what would u do if u were in my situation.. been tryin to sell my car for a while anyway.. your thoughts?

 

[Josh220]

Personally... I would. VTS' are great fun. If it is the same condition and mileage like you say it seems a good swap to me. Especially if your wanting to sell anyway.

Did you have your heart set on anything else though once you'd sold your car?

 

[gaz44]

Do it! The VTS is great fun and the performance will be a nice step up!

Just make sure you are completely happy with it first.

 

[Sam]

id swap

vts are rockets tbh

 

[TimR26]

I would, especially if you've been trying to sell your car for a while.

 

[Hutchie]

vts so much eaiser to sell TBH
if you dont like it

 

[SBV116]

VTS will be awesome maintained properly!!!

 

[Fletcher]

I would ASAP!

 

[Gaz_]

Love the VTS Longs its not a dog, go for it!!!

 

[chewitt]

my plans were to sell my car, try n save for a bit and possibly get a ph1 172. so if i get the VTS, i'll keep it for a while if i like it then sell if im not happy and try somethin else. fancied a turbo but strugglin to sell my car means i cant.. was looking at gettin a mk4 glf, audi A3, something along those lines.

 

[Hugo-]

I would! Although the insurance is something to consider?!

 

[Gaz_]

my plans were to sell my car, try n save for a bit and possibly get a ph1 172. so if i get the VTS, i'll keep it for a while if i like it then sell if im not happy and try somethin else. fancied a turbo but strugglin to sell my car means i cant.. was looking at gettin a mk4 glf, audi A3, something along those lines.

VTS is not a million miles away form a 172 pace wise, especially down a good B road, you'll love it

 

[chewitt]

kl.. insurance isnt really a problem only a few extra quid each month

 

[Hugo-]

^ Excellent. Go for it!

 

[Matt@Stealthsport]

Yes.

 

[Jonff]

Providing the VTS isn't knackered or shows signs of abuse I would. Just be wary though unless you know the person? Also make sure you can deal with the close pedals.

 

[maynard]

yeah i'd do it too, providing there's no problems with the vts! seems a little strange that they would want to downgrade.

 

[chewitt]

its a mate who wants too swap.. said he hardly uses the vts as he's at wrk allday in his van.. also its was my best mates before him an he said to do it lol.

 

[chewitt]

i drove it earlier.. i kno wat u mean bout the pedals, my mums 106 was the same.. i'm sure my size 8s will manage.

 

[Fletcher]

its a mate who wants too swap.. said he hardly uses the vts as he's at wrk allday in his van.. also its was my best mates before him an he said to do it lol.

Why does your mate want your clio then?

 

[pritchard182]

doit doit doit. vts is soo much fun

edit. it has 70k miles on it it may be fooked m8 if not looked after

 

[Jonff]

i drove it earlier.. i kno wat u mean bout the pedals, my mums 106 was the same.. i'm sure my size 8s will manage.

I've driven a VTR and a VTS and had real problems with the pedals (size 10s lol). Alot of people have problems but they also say given time you do get use to it.

 

[maz172cup]

owned a VTS for years - still think it can keep up with the 172cup or maybe it felt as fast

 

[chewitt]

cheaper to run, insure etc.. still needs a run around as he has his kid at weekends.

 

[BROCKYS_172]

owned both vtr and vts and again if well looked after id deff go 4 it ul love it lol

 

[Brett]

Defo go for it. Haven't driven one but I was realy considering one before I got my ph1.

 

[DMS]

It's a no brainer. VTS is the superior car here. So much more fun, faster, corners better and the steering weight and feel are perfect.
Probably not much thirstier either if driven sensibly.

 

[Aluco]

Size 8 will be fine on pedals I'm size 11/12 and I managed in a 106 !
...Just ! :rasp:

 

[TimR26]

Pedal box is small on a Saxo/106 but you get used to it.

 

[scott1205]

vts so much eaiser to sell TBH
if you dont like it

get good money for them aswell

 

[DannoTheGreat]

do it!

 

[chewitt]

should be gettin it saturday!! cant wait.. drove it last nite, feels awesome lol.

 

[Poopensharten]

Ive got a GTi and trust me, in terms of real driving there in the same league as a 172 no problem whatsoever.

Anyone who differs has never driven one

 

[maz172cup]

from my experience only downside to the VTS is the engine was abit quite as standard, so cant be heard coming unless u got upgrades, where as im loving the engine note from the clio RS.

Danny is correct on that, they are on the same league as 172

VTS feels like u cant take any car at the lights

 

[Gaz_]

Ive got a GTi and trust me, in terms of real driving there in the same league as a 172 no problem whatsoever.

Anyone who differs has never driven one

I do differ ish. Have a GTI

THe 172 has the edge, more grunt etc, down a good B road there wont be much in it, but the clio would have the advantage...

 

[SBV116]

I need a VTS

 

[Gaz_]

do it!!!

 

[SBV116]

Work in progress!

 

[maz172cup]

I do differ ish. Have a GTI

THe 172 has the edge, more grunt etc, down a good B road there wont be much in it, but the clio would have the advantage...

RS172 will have that little edge, gear ratio's are very similar.

 

[Poopensharten]

I do differ ish. Have a GTI

THe 172 has the edge, more grunt etc, down a good B road there wont be much in it, but the clio would have the advantage...

Id actually go as far to say that it would be purley down to driver ability.

Yes the 172 has more power, not much but yes, more power.

It also has 124kg's more aswell