Another Comparison Thread... VTS or IBIZA

[Saxo-Will]

And first of all can i state, i'm not looking for answers about how they look, as can figure that out for myself :y:

Just wondering the pro's and con's for both Makes and Models...

The ibiza will probably be a gti of some sort, haven't looked fully into the engines and figures yet. So any info about them would be great :y:

[Quick]

Try parkers for spec on the different models (and shape) Ibiza!

[Saxo-Will]

Yea just had a look, not much in it. But people may know more about them.

Like the delivery through the gears and how easy they are to increas bhp :y:

Thanks anyways mate

[Jazz]

If you get a Turbo model (depending on age) then you're looking at massive tuning potential. VTS will have a more nimble chassis, but the Ibiza will be better built. GTi isn't particularly quick compared to a VTS, but the 1.8 Turbo Cupra is a firecracker plus its got a few toys. Depends on what your budget allows..

[craigy_87]

gti is the 2litre 8valve is it not?

[hellonpluto]

i had an ibiza and guaranteed every year I had to replace the near side CV joint

It eventually died a painful deaqth so I bought a saxo (no serious problems...touch wood)

[Karl]

What mk you looking at?
mk2 GTi's can be 2.0 8v or 2.0 16v

the 1.8 20v turbo (Cupra) are like VTS' speed wise.
as said massive tuning potential.

[joemcevoy]

I drive an Ibiza now mate. Its only the 1.2 but i love it. Best car i ever bought. Its so smooth to drive, easy to handle and goes thru the gears very well. Feels like a very strong car and is well built. Would recommend it 100%. Very nippy also and has a nice clutch.

Its a nice simple interior but could have been done better, although the cupra is soppose to be nice inside.

[Saxo-Will]

Budget is bout £3000 and looking at pre 2001 models for tax purposes :P

Thanks for info so far guys. keep it coming :y:

[Jazz]

Budget is bout £3000 and looking at pre 2001 models for tax purposes :P

Thanks for info so far guys. keep it coming :y:

So most likely looking at 2.0 8v/16v GTi models then. Build quality is suspect on older Ibizas to look it over properly. For the price you could probably pick up a minter of a VTS tbh, and there are few motors in existance that for the money are as much fun as a VTS... Still miss mine lol!

[Karl]

if you have 3k,
buy a pre 2001 VTS and have insurance all paid outright for 3k.

[Saxo-Will]

So most likely looking at 2.0 8v/16v GTi models then. Build quality is suspect on older Ibizas to look it over properly. For the price you could probably pick up a minter of a VTS tbh, and there are few motors in existance that for the money are as much fun as a VTS... Still miss mine lol!

Yea was thinking that, just though of something different as don't want a Ford, Vaux, VW or Pug as everyone has them lol

[Jazz]

if you have 3k,
buy a pre 2001 VTS and have insurance all paid outright for 3k.

The 172-man speaks sense. :y:

For the budget I'd recommend a tidy VTS. Dry sunny day, more fun than you can shake a stick at.

[Quick]

Seat is VW in all but badge!!

[Saxo-Will]

VTS is it by the looks of it! Cheers guys, now better get hunting :y: