MK1 or MK2 Front?

[geraintthomas]

I'm looking to buy a Blue VTR, but I honestly can't make up my mind on what to go for - A Mk1 or a Mk2?

The MK1 has a nice feel to the front. Although boxy, it's quite aggressive and serious looking.
http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/4532/34726732.jpg

The MK2, even though it has a curvier 'newer' front, I can't help but to think it's a bit.. girly?
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3919/18267559.jpg

What are your thoughts? Which one would you prefer?

[beckford]

personally i prefer mk1 but have had both

[bru1s3r]

I think mk2 for euro and smooth style, mk1 for track and race looks etc

[Jay_]

as I have said a million times. MK1 is mean and for men. MK2 is for benders and girls


in my opinion

[prior_vtr]

mk2 all the way

[iDale]

I like the Mk1 more, starting to look a little retro imo too, although a tidy Mk2 can look very good also. Used to have a Mk1 and now have a Mk2 :p

[LSOfreak]

mk1 definately

there getting rare now aswell ;)

mk2's do look girly and no one can ever seem to get the grill right imo

[RustySkull]

Mk11111111111111!!! :)

[0rang3peel]

I have had both, mk1 look more mean but they also look SO dated

[vtrxstickens]

mk1 is a win :)

[Thomass]

a tidy mk1 is always the best. mk2's are way too common

[Reece1591]

like already said

mk1 is for mean track look
mk2 is for smooth euro look

imo i would have mk1 as if made nice and clean and tidy they can look so nice

[VenoMNL]

mk1 all the way..

first built.. more agressive

[Furio-Gazza]

Ive had both a MK1 & MK2 & i would have a MK1 again later in life.... :y:

[DanTvts]

If i could find a nice condition mk1 with fairly low miles, i'd more than likely have it over my mk2, just something about it!

[saxova]

Just buy a newer mk2 (less miles less rust), and change the slam panel/wings/bonnet to a mk1, Then add morrettes, and WIN.

[Dano]

I used to dislike mk1s just looked old and abit out dated
I have a mk2
now i want a mk1


Morrette headlights, widemouth bumper, nice and low = Winnar!

[geraintthomas]

Big help guys! Was surprised to see the amount of people who prefer the Mk1.

I'll probably be picking up a Mk1 VTR. Could make the front a little better by fitting some chrome (normal look) angel eyes, and HID's in the lamps. Should make it look a little more moddern :)

[geraintthomas]

Big help guys! Was surprised to see the amount of people who prefer the Mk1.

I'll probably be picking up a Mk1 VTR. Could make the front a little better by fitting some chrome (normal look) angel eyes, and HID's in the lamps. Should make it look a little more moddern :)

Moddern? **Modern. I'm half asleep..

[Matty_VTR]

Mark 2 with smoked headlights!

[K31TH]

i own the mk2 but im torn as the mk1's look more aggressive lol go mk1

[geraintthomas]

i own the mk2 but im torn as the mk1's look more aggressive lol go mk1

Exactly what I was thinking. The Mk1 looks a lot more agressive, especially a Posi Blue VTR.

But then again as someone just stated, a Mk2 with smoked or even projector headlights would look quite sexy. AUGH I don't know which to get!!!

[Morgzc]

Exactly what I was thinking. The Mk1 looks a lot more agressive, especially a Posi Blue VTR.

But then again as someone just stated, a Mk2 with smoked or even projector headlights would look quite sexy. AUGH I don't know which to get!!!

Buy whatever is in the best condition for your budget. Problem solved.

[geraintthomas]

Buy whatever is in the best condition for your budget. Problem solved.

Problem not solved, as a budget isn't really a problem. I'd happily save up a little more to get a decent one of my choice. It's making the choice that's the problem.

[Jay_]

what do you plan to do with it?

EDIT - I would buy a mk2 in epic condition then change the panels if you want mk1. Cos you will have a low mileage (ish) epic condition mk1

[geraintthomas]

what do you plan to do with it?

Long distance driving occasionally, something that I'm comfortable with, well equipped. My girlfriend and I are thinking of driving to Germany soon, so I wouldn't mind spending a day at the nurburghring.

In a nutshell, a car for social, work, long distance driving, that's quick and charming to look at. The Mk1 and Mk2 both are great looking cars, but I can't make up my mind..

[geraintthomas]

EDIT - I would buy a mk2 in epic condition then change the panels if you want mk1. Cos you will have a low mileage (ish) epic condition mk1

I see what you mean, but I doubt I'd go through that hastle. Think I'd just buy a decent condition Mk1 if it came to that!

I don't know.. some shots the Mk1 looks dated and the Mk2 looks girly. In others, the Mk1 looks aggressive and the Mk2 looks modern and slick.

Can anyone post images of their Mk2 front, possibly with smoked or projector lights? Just wondering how the front end can be improved to make it less girly..

[leahjane2O1O]

mk2 !! i hate my mk1 :(

[dan318]

Mk1s look much better if lowered and with morettes imo:)

[BIG]

IMO i love the MK1 Because the mean look but they are generally rotten so if you can find a mint one hell yes to MK1:D

I do like the MK2 equally just love the morrettes on the mk1 or standard lights :D

[me_again]

Ive only owned mk2 but if i was to buy another it would be a mk1

[stevo1600]

mk1 all the way, morrett headlights with a cold air duct in passenger side light, big carbon fibre widemouth and grill mod.

mean as fook.

[BIG]

mk1 all the way, morrett headlights with a cold air duct in passenger side light, big carbon fibre widemouth and grill mod.

mean as fook.

Stevo do you have any pictures please there is one i have seen and want to have it done on mine but dont know where to start and dont know what colours :panic:

[AL3X_]

Can anyone post images of their Mk2 front, possibly with smoked or projector lights? Just wondering how the front end can be improved to make it less girly..

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u210/_A_L_3_X_/50550ae6.jpg?t=1310600396

The grille will be revised to one with no badge just slats eventually :)

[Saxologist]

Mk2 looks so gorgeous and polished.

Mk1 looks clunky
imo

[mlawlan69]

had a mk1 now i have a mk2. in all honest i prefer the front end on the mk1, much more aggressive looking!

[JDub]

Old school mk1. Mk2 reminds me of subaru bug eye lights and they're fucking awful anyway.

[saxo_singh]

MK1 for track, stripped out, aggressive looking n shiz
MK2 for looks, style, moderness, and less rust :homme:

[BIG]

MK1 for track, stripped out, aggressive looking n shiz
MK2 for looks, style, moderness, and less rust :homme:

Agree to this ^

But this imo settles the score :panic::panic::panic:

http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j365/ZGIB/Untitled.png

[Venns]

They both look good in my opinion if tastefuly modified

[MR_N]

MK1 FTMFW!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6039/5904940354_3d306160c2_z.jpg

Yes im an attention whore :)

[MikeYost]

mk2!

http://i52.tinypic.com/11j59ft.jpg

[UKtom]

mk2, just for the simple reason that a mk1 looks so much older IMO.
its like comparing saxo's to 106's... 106's look so much more outdated and old, especially their interior dashboard.. however in my opinion mk2 saxo's still look current and smart :oops:

[chinkostu]

Mk1's can and do look really nice. not a huge fan of the mk2 front end, but its not the worst :)

[hewlettz]

jake (BIG) thought you loved my mk2? more than your track shlagg lol

[hewlettz]

MK1 FTMFW!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6039/5904940354_3d306160c2_z.jpg

Yes im an attention whore :)

gotta say this is bang tidy:p

[sam_16v]

defo mk1 ive had both but mk1 looks way better in my opinion

[sam_16v]

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae52/sam_mk3/Photo0163.jpg

mk1 all the way

[hewlettz]

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae52/sam_mk3/Photo0163.jpg

mk1 all the way

smoke them repeters im thinking

[Saxo-KidNI]

Old school mk1. Mk2 reminds me of subaru bug eye lights and they're fucking awful anyway.

Bugeyes do look terrible but can be made to look nice took a while for me to persuade my mum to change her lights to make this...
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/dottcom247/047a.jpg


back on topic to the thread MK1 everytime
heres a pic of mine
http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww185/halo3king1/IMAG0568.jpg

[Lewiswhitlock]

If you get a mk1 slam it, please.

[Jay_]

this is shuggles MK1...Hoe he don't mind me stealing pics. but this looks amazing
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd467/shuggles1/005-2.jpg

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd467/shuggles1/004-2.jpg

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd467/shuggles1/003-2.jpg

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd467/shuggles1/002-2.jpg

[tichy]

http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j365/ZGIB/Untitled.png[/QUOTE]

looks so mean I want it

[Saxovch22]

its ashame thats only a photoshop lol
trying to find a clean mk1 is hard now the oldest ones will be nearly 14 years old, if they arent ragged, lexus light covered high milers then they are rusty heaps underneath

[Saxovch22]

http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss258/fezzaz7/Random/IMG_0416_fhdr.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss258/fezzaz7/Random/DSCN0642-1.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss258/fezzaz7/Random/DSCN0641-1.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss258/fezzaz7/Random/6-2-1.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss258/fezzaz7/Random/23576_374176623931_516908931_385909.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss258/fezzaz7/Random/orangesaxo.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss258/fezzaz7/Random/n36702548_30824845_5989.jpg

[tman]

used to have a posi mk 1 vtr, want it back it looked so much better than my current mk 2

[geraintthomas]

Well that's what I'm currently having a dilema with. I'm either getting one of three:

Posi Blue Mk1 VTR
Posi Blue Mk2 VTR
Wicked Red Mk2 VTR

Augh, the choice! People keep posting great images and I can't make up my mind. Still, it's great to hear peoples opinions on the situation :)

[vtrchad]

mk1 as standard, but if modded right mk2 100 percent

[geraintthomas]

The only thing is that I'm not going to be modding it much at all.. appart from the headlights, possibly.

..and I've just saw the Wicked Red Mk1 at the top of this page. Holy christ that's gorgeous.

[MR_N]

The only thing is that I'm not going to be modding it much at all.. appart from the headlights, possibly.

..and I've just saw the Wicked Red Mk1 at the top of this page. Holy christ that's gorgeous.

Thanks bud, its not wicked red though, Its crimson, original citroen colour. Only (active) one on the forum i believe.

Progress thread is in my sig.

[geraintthomas]

Thanks bud, its not wicked red though, Its crimson, original citroen colour. Only (active) one on the forum i believe.

Progress thread is in my sig.

Just spent half hour looking at it. I must say buddy it's pretty impressive. It's great to see the amount of time spent on this! I've always gone by the term "You look after a car, it'll look after you" and it clearly shows in your thread! :)

[MR_N]

Thanks mate, means alot. Alot of effort gone in and there's alot more to come.

[geraintthomas]

Thanks mate, means alot. Alot of effort gone in and there's alot more to come.

Some fantastic photography as well I might add :) getting a Canon EOS 550D soon so I'll be able to add my fair share!

[MR_N]

Thanks bud, im only using a d40 with standard lens but i guess i know my way around it

[joe333]

MK2 but some Mk1 are nice!

[toxic]

mk2 m8

[quiky11]

mk1 ftw

[Saxo_Seann]

mk1 defo

[saxo_gray]

IMO, there is only one style to choose. MK1 posi - its so good, and if its in good nick, clean and shiny, beats a MK2 anyday. This is only my opinion though, I love Fishers MK2, but Wassy's MK1 is f***ing epic!
here's mine... loads more photos in my thread :)
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff434/saxo_gray/411E5F9D-orig.jpg

[Shauno_Saxo]

My Mk1...

http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab301/Shauno_Saxo/Saxonew1.jpg

I prefer Mk2's tbh