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Valver or Saxo VTS
- Thread starter VTR_MATT
- Start date
There pretty much even cars so id get the one you truely want!
Valvers look about 100 times better though! And how many saxos do you see on the roads! All saxos look the same!
Quote: Originally posted by VTR_MATT on 30 April 2004
Thinking of going back to the saxo after buying my mates valver and buying a vts!
Am I stupid? Which car do u lot reckon is better?
Not necessarily u could be a burberry cap wearer in which case ud love saxos
Performance wise
valver slightly faster
Handling
similer
Reliability
similer
Running costs
similer
Tuneability
similer, basically its whether u wear burberry that will affect this decision
Swift as standard? Ive never been neaten in the two races ive had with vtss so valvers are swift too!Quote: Originally posted by VTR_MATT on 30 April 2004
Yeh, gonna do that I think! I luuurrvvveee the roar of the valver with K and N, but vts is so swift as standard-its so hard to decide!
I wud prob get a newish vts too, the dash is much nicer than the valver (dated).
f**k, I dont know!
Better dash? Theyre horrible and have the nice gauges!
theyve got horrible seats too! You cant beat phase 2 seats1
Why do you need a passenger airbag? Thats just added weight!
Air Con = more weight! Valver has a sunroof and window aint it? Aircon aint much usew in the uk tbh!
ABS - get a valver with it!
Sounds like you want a VTS Anyways so why not just buy one!
Oh yeah - valvers are half the price too.
TBH the saxo is gonna be newer with less miles, yes they are a LOT more common BUT they respond better to simple mods and will surprise a few 16vs !!
If it was me i would buy a 16v purely because saxos are sooooo common
if they werent then VTS all the way
mk1 172 can be had for under 8k
and they are a different class to a saxo, unless you are craggy you wont stand much of a chance mod for mod againt a 172
[Edited by cliosportcraig on 30 April 2004 at 12:46pm]
if you can stretch to 8.5k for the car then you could get a mk2 172 !! the insurance is good and MPG is probably the best for a hot hatch !!
how old are you ? NCB ?
the mk1s are actaully faster aswell
specially the ones with the ally bonnetno mate, try quotes from elephant, renault insurance, HIC and CIS they generally seem to be the best
If i were you id get a mk1 and save a bit of $ to put towards the extra insurance difference of a VTS
Fiat Coupe 20v turbo
I cant believe im saying this but imo you would be better buying a newer vts and doing a few simple mods than buying a 172. The Saxo will be cheaper to buy, insure and with some breathing mods will not be far behind a 172 in performance terms. At 20 youll be shelling out a lot of money for insurance as well as the 8k ish cost of the 172.
Clart
ClioSport Club Member
Im with barry on this one. If uve driven both u must have views on which u prefer? Most people on here will say valver over a VTS anyday and so i wont repeat what theyve already said. VTS are too common and have a terrible reputation. If u can live with that then fine!
If u have 8.5k u could have mark1 or mark2 172, OR a valver with willy conversion + a saxo?
Not really sure what u want us to say dude?
Agree with you on everything apart from the above statement.Quote: Originally posted by jimblive on 30 April 2004
same performance as the vts (some might say faster
If I had the choice between a VTS and a GTi, Id take the 106 every day.
But who says they are faster.....cos they are most definately not!
iv had both
clio valver is much better, looks ace in terms of handling and performance there simlar
wouldnt want to go back to a saxo now as you feel like a tw*t driving a sporty model
in the valver you have everything the vts has but with better looks and image !!!
dont do it!
ive gone from a vtr to a williams and it was best move ever not just the power but the handling /comfort/ brakes!!!/the drivability of it so much better, ok its not a valver but near enough the same, that and i was driving my sisters valver about before i got my williams, in general there just alot better car, i wouldnt go back to a saxo at all now , everyone i mean everyone allways gives me good comments about my clio even ppl i dont know just walk up and say wat a cool car u got, how many do that with a saxo????
Valver - or Williams
GF has a VTS and I have a Williams - poor old VTS hasnt aged well at all. The amount of problems with the Saxo are too many for me to be bothered posting about. My cousin had a R reg when new and suffered similar. My work mate suffered some too. The VTS will be for sale soon.
Maybe im just lucky with the Williams but I will never buy another Citreon - ever!! Renaults dont look much better TBH but my first hand experiece is steer clear of Saxos. If the Valver is like the williams it will be slightly bigger, more comfy and more composed.
Remapped derv Golf
Williams!
Astra VXR 17/05/07
As a previous Vts owner id say Vts...one hell of a fun car.
I dont understand where people get it from when they say Vtss are common
Saxos are yes and lots of Vtrs about but the Vts is not as common as people make out,sales back up what im saying for starters.
I loved having a Vts because out on the roads you are just another Vtr.....its fun when they find out you arnt
Oh and as for the Burberry...other forums think Clio owners are the Burberry wearers so take no notice
