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89me11
5th March 2009, 20:16
I've had my VTR for 2 years now and fancy something different, plus it doesnt feel fast enough anymore really. So I'm saving up for a GTI for summer, should I? anyone know what they're like? I mean to live with, so running costs etc...

And also, how much do you all think my VTR would be worth?

It's an S-reg phase 1 but it's only on 60,000 miles, full service history to prove, i'm its second owner, hardly any mods, just lowered 40mm all round on spax and a nice exhaust system. Just had a new cambelt and it's pretty spotless really. I was thinking it would only be worth between 1250-1500 maybe if i'm lucky. But was talking to someone the other night who payed 3500 for a 52 plate! In fairness to him it was low mileage and also spotless, so that gave me hope that maybe mines worth more?

what does anyone think? cheers
Shellz
5th March 2009, 20:37
106 GTI, every time imo! :D
J222JRA
5th March 2009, 20:39
gti or vts mate, the 16v is a lot of fun.
kcsaxo
5th March 2009, 20:40
pay a little more for the GTI and get exclusivity plus the not-as-chavvy rep aswell.
matt_vtr_15
5th March 2009, 20:48
go for the gti mate,

the running costs will be similiar to the vtr just the extra for insurance and a little more on petrol and maybe tax however i am not too sure...

i am in the same position at the minute mate, i want to go for a gti or vts but won't for a few months yet when i can afford a better one...
de4n0
5th March 2009, 21:00
Gti!!!!!!!!!!vts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dannyboy2005
5th March 2009, 21:05
GTI

They look so sexy!
Mochachino
5th March 2009, 21:07
gtiiiiiiiii
Ashleyp
5th March 2009, 21:11
most 106 gtis are overpriced for what they are. and most owners (from recent experience) are un willing to budge on the price because they think theyre the best thing ever

for this reason, i began looking at VTS's, for less than a 106gti, you can pick them up with low miles, FSH and a lot better condition
stevie_m
5th March 2009, 21:27
gti seats in the vts ;)
VTEC-Saxo
5th March 2009, 21:29
Join the posh mans saxo club :)
89me11
6th March 2009, 12:46
go for the gti mate,

the running costs will be similiar to the vtr just the extra for insurance and a little more on petrol and maybe tax however i am not too sure...

i am in the same position at the minute mate, i want to go for a gti or vts but won't for a few months yet when i can afford a better one...

Yeah I reckon I will be getting the GTI once i've saved up a bit, got myself a really good quote last night :y: -less than i'm paying now!
And i agree with what someone else posted about the less 'chavvy' image, lol. I will miss my saxo though!
JamesR
6th March 2009, 12:49
LOL stay VTR and spend the money on it.

P.S - i have a very biased opinion becasue i love my VTR lol
Ryan
6th March 2009, 12:50
vts/gti over a vtr anyday...
Raz
6th March 2009, 12:56
save and get a better car?
Jamie
6th March 2009, 13:14
Same car just different shell and engine.

Make sense of that
Ryan
6th March 2009, 13:16
Same car just different shell and engine.

Make sense of that

dont say that to a 106 owner, they will spout all the bollocks that they are not lol
frankie
6th March 2009, 13:18
after trying to buy a 106 i can confirm.......

106 owners are C**Ts......
Ashleyp
6th March 2009, 14:30
dont say that to a 106 owner, they will spout all the bollocks that they are not lol

lol tis true

on the 106 moaners forum i saw a thread "is the saxo just a poor mans 106"

haha, noobs
Ashleyp
6th March 2009, 14:32
LOL stay VTR and spend the money on it.

P.S - i have a very biased opinion becasue i love my VTR lol

lol, you wish you owned a vts, admit it ;)
ricksimmonds
6th March 2009, 14:32
ive just made the change to an extra 8 valves, definately worth it mate, dont keep the vtr!
Proffitt
6th March 2009, 14:35
Get a VTS with GTaiiii leather seats.

The GTi's are WAY over priced imo
Raz
6th March 2009, 15:00
Get a VTS with GTaiiii leather seats.

The GTi's are WAY over priced imo
agreed. 106gti, 98 plate, 80k....£3k!!!! Not worth it
danboy
6th March 2009, 15:05
gti's have come right down, i know of a nice few for sale now around 1500 with less than 90k on them! gti all the way..

a gti is always better than a vts in everyway
(i own both aswell)
Chris_106GTi
6th March 2009, 15:14
aggreed with what people are saying about 106oc
i post on there from time to time and the cars in the sale section are pretty overpriced but some say the gti is a classic ect

go for 16v tho anyway mate you will love the difference
PSPDan
6th March 2009, 15:20
Depending on how much you like your VTR have you considered a 16v conversion?
Jamie
6th March 2009, 15:21
Id sooner have a 2000 VTS then an R reg GTI for the same price
Chris_106GTi
6th March 2009, 15:23
Id sooner have a 2000 VTS then an R reg GTI for the same price

seconded
danboy
6th March 2009, 15:28
Id sooner have a 2000 VTS then an R reg GTI for the same price

that is fair comment.. to be honest if you want a car cheap enough if you have to keep on the ball for new adverts aswell as travel!
Proffitt
6th March 2009, 15:30
106:- http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/910796.htm

£4,000 is a joke for that!!!

Saxo:- http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/916475.htm

Less miles same sorta spec for nearly half the price!
V5J
6th March 2009, 16:27
getting a gti isnt really something different.

but if your happy with the vtr but want more power, get a vts and buy gti leather with the money youl save over buying a vts ;)
Nat__A
7th March 2009, 22:12
Get the GTI dude!!
saxo_tom1234
7th March 2009, 22:15
stay saxo and loyal lol