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

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

[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

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

Thanks for info so far guys. keep it coming

[Jazz]

Originally Posted by Saxo-Will

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

Thanks for info so far guys. keep it coming

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]

Originally Posted by jazz_360

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]

Originally Posted by Karl

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

The 172-man speaks sense.

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