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GolfJay · 6th December 2010, 12:54

This thread is actually laughable. I'm sat here wondering how many people that slate the Glanza have actually driven on.

Saxo VTS - Cheap french hatchback made for people that want to get from A - B with abit of performance added in. (Not intended for tuning)

Glanza (Phase 2) - A little bit more expensive second hand but the same again. It's just a hatchback from A -B BUT has been built with alot of tuning potential. It's what the Japanese specialise in at the end of the day

R5GTT - Rather dated these days but by far the most iconic. Built to be a lunatic on the road and still are to this day. Do suffer reliability problems but they're what, 20 years old?

I've driven all three of the above. I own a Saxo and I do enjoy it but in terms of driving, the Glanza and R5GTT were certainly quicker than the Saxo. The Glanza under boost was immense, as was the R5GTT.

All in all, the reason the VTS is as quick as it is is purely down to the fact it is lightweight. Anything with 120bhp and less than 950kg is going to be quick. At the end of the day, it comes down to tuning potential and what you're willing to spend. The Glanza and R5GTT are built to be tuned. Can't say the same for a Saxo.

No "Fanboy"ism there!

**Edit**

As for the "Chav" stigma, that would have something to do with costs. You can buy,insure and run a Saxo for alot less than a Glanza or R5GTT which instantly makes them more popular and common. "Chav" cars are just common cars with young people!

6th December 2010, 12:54	#132
GolfJay Saxperience Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,642 Car(s): 1985 E28 BMW 525E 2.7	This thread is actually laughable. I'm sat here wondering how many people that slate the Glanza have actually driven on. Saxo VTS - Cheap french hatchback made for people that want to get from A - B with abit of performance added in. (Not intended for tuning) Glanza (Phase 2) - A little bit more expensive second hand but the same again. It's just a hatchback from A -B BUT has been built with alot of tuning potential. It's what the Japanese specialise in at the end of the day R5GTT - Rather dated these days but by far the most iconic. Built to be a lunatic on the road and still are to this day. Do suffer reliability problems but they're what, 20 years old? I've driven all three of the above. I own a Saxo and I do enjoy it but in terms of driving, the Glanza and R5GTT were certainly quicker than the Saxo. The Glanza under boost was immense, as was the R5GTT. All in all, the reason the VTS is as quick as it is is purely down to the fact it is lightweight. Anything with 120bhp and less than 950kg is going to be quick. At the end of the day, it comes down to tuning potential and what you're willing to spend. The Glanza and R5GTT are built to be tuned. Can't say the same for a Saxo. No "Fanboy"ism there! Edit As for the "Chav" stigma, that would have something to do with costs. You can buy,insure and run a Saxo for alot less than a Glanza or R5GTT which instantly makes them more popular and common. "Chav" cars are just common cars with young people! Last edited by GolfJay; 6th December 2010 at 13:00.