306 gti6

[garner90]

What do people think of these cars?

Ive currently got a 306 xs and love it but its purple lol.

Ive got the opportunity to get a gti6 from a family freind and im seriously considering it.

Are there any good/bad things with these?

I know a saxo forum isn't the ideal place to ask but its gotta be worth a try.


Matt

[Rotrex_Rallye]

I love mine :D

[nicole_]

i like them :y:
i want a purple 306 :shocked: pictures? :)

[garner90]

i like them :y:
i want a purple 306 :shocked: pictures? :)

Ill post some up tommorow when ive got time, its not a nice car though lol, its a little beaten, I still love it though.

[JamesR]

I would love one someday tbh - Only ever seen 1 on the road aswell :)

[Rotrex_Rallye]

I prefer the rallye over the gti6.

Gti6 for show, rallye for pro :)

[Piggie]

I fink there serious... bet that gearbox is fun as well

[garner90]

I would love one someday tbh - Only ever seen 1 on the road aswell :)

I have only ever seen two ever, one is the one im talking about, and the other belonged to a mate of mine.

I prefer the rallye over the gti6.

Gti6 for show, rallye for pro :)

I prefer the rallye for looks but I would rather have a car with air con, electrics etc.

I fink there serious... bet that gearbox is fun as well

I imagine the gearbox will be fun :hug:

[Rotrex_Rallye]

The air con rarely works on a gti6.... 99% of the time they need pipes replacing, and they cost! But for day to day driving, yeah the gti's the one to go for.

[D--R--E--W]

Good points - 6th gear at 30mph = cheaper on fuel

Bad points - Everything else

[Rotrex_Rallye]

Good points - 6th gear at 30mph = cheaper on fuel

Bad points - Everything else

They're cheap and bags of fun..... what mroe do you want?

[D--R--E--W]

Group 15 insurance aint cheap. My Cupra is group 15 and would take it over gti6 anyday. All IMO remember

[Rotrex_Rallye]

it aint a contest lol.... they're totally different cars pal.

And i meant cheap to buy. Bang for buck, you find me something better......

[D--R--E--W]

A vts...

[Rotrex_Rallye]

not really.... same price bracket, but the gti6 would have it after 70/80.... not really better is it, i'd agree theres not much in it like, but it's no better matey.

[D--R--E--W]

not really.... same price bracket, but the gti6 would have it after 70/80.... not really better is it, i'd agree theres not much in it like, but it's no better matey.

Never been beaten off a gti6 when I had the vts...

I Personally would class a VTS as better. They are fresher looking but the 306's can be made look amazing when slammed on gti180 wheels

[Rotrex_Rallye]

Yeah but this threads about the gti6.... so back on track ey.

Oh and i know for a fact a standard gti6 would see off a standard vts, on track and in a drag.

[Lacey_106]

I prefer the rallye over the gti6.

Gti6 for show, rallye for pro :)

+1 on this.

The rallye in Bianca white looks incredible.

[D--R--E--W]

Yeah but this threads about the gti6.... so back on track ey.

Oh and i know for a fact a standard gti6 would see off a standard vts, on track and in a drag.

Listen, this could be an ongoing argument here mate, but from my experiences from having fun with mates gti6's, the saxo came out on top anytime.

And I also gave my opinion ''ON TOPIC'' and you challenged what I said. After all it is my own opinion so what does it have to do with you?

[Rotrex_Rallye]

lol chill pal your taking the bait.

Drop all this keyboard warrier shit yeah?

Lighten up :)

[D--R--E--W]

holy fuck, at no point has there been any keyboard warrior shit mate. Your looking for an argument and your not getting one, simples

[Meto]

lol chill pal your taking the bait.

Drop all this keyboard warrier shit yeah?

Lighten up :)

You said to him, "find me something better", and he replied with a VTS saying its a match for the GTi6, then you say get back on topic, when he really wasn't off topic to begin with :panic:

[Rotrex_Rallye]

haha you got me all wrong my friend. You got a bit shirty in that last post, so i told you to chill.... ok?

Not looking to make enemies here. So let's get along yeah?

You ok with that?

[Lacey_106]

Its general chat... people post opinions!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rotrex_Rallye]

You said to him, "find me something better", and he replied with a VTS saying its a match for the GTi6, then you say get back on topic, when he really wasn't off topic to begin with :panic:

lol alright mate..... lets not analyse every post.

It's supposed to be fun and games on here.

[D--R--E--W]

Lol, Aye ok mate.....

[Meto]

lol alright mate..... lets not analyse every post.

It's supposed to be fun and games on here.

I'm just in a philosophical mood today :detective:

Anyway, from what I have read before people have said the 106 gti/saxo vts is pretty much level pegging, then 100mph the gti6 pull away slightly, possibly due to the 6 speed.

Might be complete rubbish, no idea.

[Rotrex_Rallye]

Anywhere between 70-100 I guess. Depends on the driver and the condition of the car really. 106 gti, saxo vts and 306 gti are all cracking little cars. I have to say though, on track the extra grunt of the 306gti really comes into it when you hit the straights. Only ever had 1 saxo come past me on track, he told me it was pushin 210bhp and he was also a fantastic driver.

[D--R--E--W]

Anywhere between 70-100 I guess. Depends on the driver and the condition of the car really. 106 gti, saxo vts and 306 gti are all cracking little cars. I have to say though, on track the extra grunt of the 306gti really comes into it when you hit the straights. Only ever had 1 saxo come past me on track, he told me it was pushin 210bhp and he was also a fantastic driver.

Yeah mate but you have a supercharged 306

[Rotrex_Rallye]

Rarely is a car standard on a trackday. This saxo was N/A too, sounded amazing.

I want to take my vtr on track, just to give it the full beans. On a tight little circuit I bet it would surprise a lot of cars.

[saxo-maxo]

if you had to have a 306 it would be the rallye for me, though im not a fan of 306's.

guy near me has about 3 or 4 on his drive always tinkering... lol

[Rotrex_Rallye]

The main problem with 306's is that most are on 100k plus, meaning theres a lot of dogs out there.

[D--R--E--W]

The guy has a 210bhp+ N/A saxo?

didnt think that was possible

[Bickerton]

Off the production line a 306 will be faster eventually than a 106/saxo

The production like was up to 12 years ago so alot of 306's have been badly looked after and as mentioned most are on 120k+ easily

I was very very tempted to get a 306 over my gti recently but their thirst for fuel has been what eventually put me off

[daz_zz_er]

The main problem with 306's is that most are on 100k plus, meaning theres a lot of dogs out there.

My 1.4 is on 103k and shes still going very strong in good condition too! FSH and shit loads of reeipts and stuff. Just got to keep your eye out :)

[-Jason-]

Oh hai 20mpg

Hence why I sold mine

[Tom_Crx]

Yeah but this threads about the gti6.... so back on track ey.

Oh and i know for a fact a standard gti6 would see off a standard vts, on track and in a drag.
Standard, a vts is just under a second quicker 0-60

[D--R--E--W]

Not the most accurate but close enough.

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/Detail.aspx?deriv=12050

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/Detail.aspx?deriv=13058

[joehow12]

A well looked after 306 gti6 will be quicker than a vts... but people dont look after them hence they get cheap.

Also the traffic light I have never been beaten by a 6 is laughable on a give and take road a 6 will eat a vts.. just leave it in 3rd and use torque which the 16v TU lacks low down hence the poor vts driver having to change more times than jacko at one of his giggs.

VTS are great cars but 6's where near enough 18k new over 10 years ago a well looked after one which is rare is a much nicer place to be, sounds nicer doesnt have a silly plastic inlet and will pull like a train.

One of the last great gti's and itl go round a corner without skipping and jumping like most Ibiza curpras.

[Tom_Crx]

A well looked after 306 gti6 will be quicker than a vts... but people dont look after them hence they get cheap.

Also the traffic light I have never been beaten by a 6 is laughable on a give and take road a 6 will eat a vts.. just leave it in 3rd and use torque which the 16v TU lacks low down hence the poor vts driver having to change more times than jacko at one of his giggs.

VTS are great cars but 6's where near enough 18k new over 10 years ago a well looked after one which is rare is a much nicer place to be, sounds nicer doesnt have a silly plastic inlet and will pull like a train.

One of the last great gti's and itl go round a corner without skipping and jumping like most Ibiza curpras.

Again this is rubbish, 0 - 60 a vts is just under a second quicker

[Rotrex_Rallye]

leave the arguing to me and drew lol

[joehow12]

Book figure on a gti6 is 7.2 rallye is 6.9 (142Lbs ft of torque at 5500)

VTS is 7.6 (107 Lbs ft of torque at 5200)

thats taken of what car and out the back of Evo...

[D--R--E--W]

A well looked after 306 gti6 will be quicker than a vts... but people dont look after them hence they get cheap.

Also the traffic light I have never been beaten by a 6 is laughable on a give and take road a 6 will eat a vts.. just leave it in 3rd and use torque which the 16v TU lacks low down hence the poor vts driver having to change more times than jacko at one of his giggs.

VTS are great cars but 6's where near enough 18k new over 10 years ago a well looked after one which is rare is a much nicer place to be, sounds nicer doesnt have a silly plastic inlet and will pull like a train.

One of the last great gti's and itl go round a corner without skipping and jumping like most Ibiza curpras.


Why did ibiza's get dragged into it? I never said anything about them outhandling a gti6 lol. They will however smoke the arse off them in a straight line....Hook, Line...

[joehow12]

Ill give you a straight line Drew but out of the majority i have been in they have handled like bloody startlets in corners jumping all over the place skitting etc. Dont get me wrong they look cool as fuck but a drivers car?

[Tom_Crx]

leave the arguing to me and drew lol
I'm not arguing mate. IMO Gti-6 are lovely cars, Just abit bulky for me. I was just simply stating that he was wrong and a vts is quicker. He may of beaten a few off the "traffic light race" but then again, the driver was probs just a spotty teenager who bounces off the limiter who can't drive for shit...

[D--R--E--W]

leave the arguing to me and drew lol

Woop Woop lol

[joehow12]

I'm not arguing mate. IMO Gti-6 are lovely cars, Just abit bulky for me. I was just simply stating that he was wrong and a vts is quicker. He may of beaten a few off the "traffic light race" but then again, the driver was probs just a spotty teenager who bounces off the limiter who can't drive for shit...

I just gave you book figures... you are wrong. I dont have traffic light grand prix's im not that sad.

Nor do i care if someones car is quicker than mine but i dont appreciate bullshit which VTS being quicker than a 6 to 60 is. Like me saying Mandela was white

[D--R--E--W]

Ill give you a straight line Drew but out of the majority i have been in they have handled like bloody startlets in corners jumping all over the place skitting etc. Dont get me wrong they look cool as fuck but a drivers car?

Once on coilovers and strut braced up they aint to bad but a saxo or gti6 would mangle a cupra in a corner

[D--R--E--W]

I just gave you book figures... you are wrong. I dont have traffic light grand prix's im not that sad.

Nor do i care if someones car is quicker than mine but i dont appreciate bullshit which VTS being quicker than a 6 to 60 is. Like me saying Mandela was white


He wasn't????:geek:

[Rotrex_Rallye]

I tell ya, I'm still very tempted to drop the s/c gti6 lump into the saxo! Then take the rallye down the N/A route. We'll see how many cars I can shift in the next few week :D

Real shame I couldn't buy that 106gti6 for sale on here and switch the s/c setup.

[D--R--E--W]

I tell ya, I'm still very tempted to drop the s/c gti6 lump into the saxo! Then take the rallye down the N/A route. We'll see how many cars I can shift in the next few week :D

Real shame I couldn't buy that 106gti6 for sale on here and switch the s/c setup.

Think that one had quite a few problems tho bud?

[joehow12]

Drew he said a vts was a second quicker to 60 than a VTS which i said i was comparible to me saying Mandela was white as it is utter bollocks.

Some KW V1-3?s would put it on an even keel though Drew, maybe not on adjustibility stakes but at least on grip terms. Cheap coilovers ruin everything.

[joehow12]

Think that one had quite a few problems tho bud?

also 106 with a 6 lump = a million point turn and very nose heavy - i have driven one.

[Tom_Crx]

Drew he said a vts was a second quicker to 60 than a VTS which i said i was comparible to me saying Mandela was white as it is utter bollocks.

Some KW V1-3?s would put it on an even keel though Drew, maybe not on adjustibility stakes but at least on grip terms. Cheap coilovers ruin everything.
So let me get this straight, Mandela isn't white?

[joehow12]

Ignorance is painful tom...i know you are being sarcastic

[Rotrex_Rallye]

Think that one had quite a few problems tho bud?

Ah thats part of the fun! lol. To be honest I thought it was a fairly straight motor from what i read on here. If I'd gone to see it though I would've picked up on any problems.

I just love the thought of a ~260bhp saxo... still badged up as a vtr :bandit:

[Rotrex_Rallye]

also 106 with a 6 lump = a million point turn and very nose heavy - i have driven one.

5 speed box, can't be any worse than the gti6 and with the AST's I have, handling wouldn't be that compromised.

[joehow12]

5 speed box, can't be any worse than the gti6 and with the AST's I have, handling wouldn't be that compromised.

there is a noticable difference in front end turn in on a 205 with a 6 lump and a be box and thats in a car with better chassis. The 106 tends to wash wide alot..this could of course be cured with a lot of camber but if your gonna put a 6 lump in something it might as well be a 205 as its lighter than the vts/106 to start with and you need less fabrication.

You have an intergrale though so you have taste.

[D--R--E--W]

Some KW V1-3?s would put it on an even keel though Drew, maybe not on adjustibility stakes but at least on grip terms. Cheap coilovers ruin everything.

I will be getting weitec GT coilovers, not cheap but not super expensive, still dont think it will be in comparison to a french hatch tho


Ignorance is painful tom...i know you are being sarcastic

So was I lol

[joehow12]

I will be getting weitec GT coilovers, not cheap but not super expensive, still dont think it will be in comparison to a french hatch tho




So was I lol

lol sorry mate didnt think you wernt just completley brushed over it whoops. Yea heard good things about the weitec ones.

Its the ap ones etc which people think have koni internals that are poor and ruin geometry and chassis balance.

[-Jason-]

How many times do you go from 0-60 you go from 40-70 more often and the gti6 is unmatched for that.

They are a better car better built better equipt the fact people on here think the VTS is the best car ever is laughable I have one as I got it for less than a grand.

There are much better cars out there.

[D--R--E--W]

This has got quite debateable

[Tom_Crx]

How many times do you go from 0-60 you go from 40-70 more often and the gti6 is unmatched for that.

They are a better car better built better equipt the fact people on here think the VTS is the best car ever is laughable I have one as I got it for less than a grand.

There are much better cars out there.
I agree and disagree mate

Id prefer a vts to a gti-6 just as i prefer the look of the vts, gti-6 looks a bit bulky and heavy to me.

But i agree that some people on here are brainwashed into thinking the vts is the best car ever, when it clearly isnt

But saying that, what you get for your money with a vts is priceless. For the money i don't think there is a better car, as you say, you got yours for less than a grand

[D--R--E--W]

Less than a grand for a mk2 vts is shit hot.

[joehow12]

How many times do you go from 0-60 you go from 40-70 more often and the gti6 is unmatched for that.

They are a better car better built better equipt the fact people on here think the VTS is the best car ever is laughable I have one as I got it for less than a grand.

There are much better cars out there.

bang on mate real world pace is 40-70. Remember aswell Jason VTS kevlar bonnets get the attention of 430 scud owners lol

[Bickerton]

How many times do you go from 0-60 you go from 40-70 more often and the gti6 is unmatched for that.

They are a better car better built better equipt the fact people on here think the VTS is the best car ever is laughable I have one as I got it for less than a grand.

There are much better cars out there.

bang on mate real world pace is 40-70. Remember aswell Jason VTS kevlar bonnets get the attention of 430 scud owners lol

I spend more time going 0-60 that 40-70 if i'm honest

[joehow12]

good man Bick living life at national speedlimit country lane pace :).

[D--R--E--W]

Don't winde up Paul, he'll literally shag you....

[joehow12]

I love good Paul... hes part of my love in on shed ;)

[Bickerton]

I only base my average speeds etc on what my routes to work are, just single track roads and side streets.

[-Jason-]

So you go from 0-60 and stay at 60 until you stop you dont slow down atall?

Also Joe VTS is better than a 430 did you not know this.

Finally the best car you can get for sub 1k is probably a 205 gti more of a drivers car than the VTS.

Which is why Im selling my vts for a soft 206 gti as Im getting old.

[Bickerton]

So you go from 0-60 and stay at 60 until you stop you dont slow down atall?



As previously stated, i spend more time going from 0-60 than 40-70, i don't feel there's any need to further explain this?

[MiniGibbo]

I like the gti6's dirt cheap and a comfy car with some poke.