Toying with the idea of another saxo! - Saxperience

finegunit · 6th June 2013, 19:45

Hi All

Thinking of buying another saxo vtr as the only reason I sold my last one was for a change of scenery (which was a mk1 seat Leon Cupra)
I now own a brand new Toyota aygo which saves me a fortune but is a little boring. So I'm after a weekend plaything to have a tinker with. I toyed with the idea of a Clio 182, but everyone I've spoke to says they are fun if you can keep them running! Is the saxo scene still strong? Or is it on its arse nowadays?

TomT · 6th June 2013, 19:46

Go for the Clio imo

finegunit · 6th June 2013, 19:54

I probably would have, but just heard so many horror stories on ridiculous prices for cambelts and dephaser pulleys etc being £400-£500 to sort. Does anything on a saxo cost that much? Ha ha

saxova · 6th June 2013, 19:55

Yeah.

A full car.

finegunit · 6th June 2013, 20:01

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Originally Posted by saxova

Yeah.

A full car.

Ha ha, exactly.

smiith · 6th June 2013, 20:17

If its just a weekend car, i would go for a VTS, over an R, since you aren't going to be fueling it for work and stuff.. Most parts bar an engine/gearbox replacement are the same, easy to mod, and quick enough!

Plus they are dirt cheap! Specially post 2000 models, because of the tax..

finegunit · 6th June 2013, 20:24

Yeah I looked at vts, but they just seem harder to get hold of a half decent one.
I did an insurance quote on both and there wasn't much difference.

smiith · 6th June 2013, 20:27

Depends what you mean by decent.. Chances of finding a low mileage one will be slim, the last ones were made 10 years ago now! Body work, again, 10 years old.. Ever thought about a 306 GTI-6? They sell pretty cheap now! One of the best handling cars in their day, decent power, and comfy!

Davyy · 6th June 2013, 22:48

90% of clios I see for sale have had the 'big' job done of cambelt etc. Definitely have the clio over the Saxo and ive had both. Can pick up a 172/182 for cheap now and seems a lot of car for thw money.. especially 172.

ThrushMotorsport · 6th June 2013, 23:03

I'm seeing 182's locally drop below 2k, there not exactly slow, but not that quick either for a toy..

I liked having a drive of the 182, didn't like the steering on it though - my own opinion

VTS, cheap.. Cheerful, and for less money as a toy, quicker. (I've driven a 201 bhp clio-182, my 106 got 149 bhp exact same day and same rollers, in a drag.. It's neck and neck - tested)

However.. Looks of the 182 is impair able to the saxo, on that.. I'd maby have the 182.. Sound great with a piper on them too!

finegunit · 6th June 2013, 23:21

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Originally Posted by Davyy

90% of clios I see for sale have had the 'big' job done of cambelt etc. Definitely have the clio over the Saxo and ive had both. Can pick up a 172/182 for cheap now and seems a lot of car for thw money.. especially 172.

I'm going to test drive a 182 on Saturday. Is there any other issues to look out for? I know the saxo is cheaper on bits as I've had one. Just read loads of harsh stuff about clios.

TomT · 6th June 2013, 23:29

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Originally Posted by finegunit

I probably would have, but just heard so many horror stories on ridiculous prices for cambelts and dephaser pulleys etc being £400-£500 to sort. Does anything on a saxo cost that much? Ha ha

Yeah but I wouldn't even consider it if it hadn't already had that done.

Do it, stick a nice Yozza on and enjoy

Gandi699 · 7th June 2013, 01:09

What kind of 182 is it?

Gandi699 · 7th June 2013, 01:11

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Originally Posted by ThrushMotorsport

I'm seeing 182's locally drop below 2k, there not exactly slow, but not that quick either for a toy..

I liked having a drive of the 182, didn't like the steering on it though - my own opinion

VTS, cheap.. Cheerful, and for less money as a toy, quicker. (I've driven a 201 bhp clio-182, my 106 got 149 bhp exact same day and same rollers, in a drag.. It's neck and neck - tested)

However.. Looks of the 182 is impair able to the saxo, on that.. I'd maby have the 182.. Sound great with a piper on them too!

Was that on bodies? The 182 I mean

finegunit · 7th June 2013, 07:45

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Originally Posted by Gandi699

What kind of 182 is it?

It's not a cup or anything. It's the one with air con and all the gadgets still in. It's done 95,000 with one owner from new, fsh new cambelt, clutch, full stainless scorpion system and a folder full of paperwork. So on the face of it looks good. I think the only thing putting me off is the people on clios sport.net lol.

Davyy · 7th June 2013, 08:15

I don't get what there is to put you off really. As said they are nice looking, modernish, nothing really close to it performance wise for the price and parts aren't overly expensive.

Gandi699 · 7th June 2013, 09:08

so not got the cup packs then? Personally i'd plump for a full fat - all the toys and the cup suspension.
Whats putting you off about CS? plenty of knoweledgable and nice people on there, its just not like this site at all which I why I dont use it much

Davyy · 7th June 2013, 09:16

I don't get why you'd want a cup.. with no a/c, shit seats etc... for more money.

Gandi699 · 7th June 2013, 09:24

172 cup yes, 182 cup no

willsy · 7th June 2013, 09:25

Alot of people who have been to a Clio have come back to Saxo/106 fairly quickly or have moved on again to something else quite quickly.

If you already have a daily which is keeping the wallet under control I'd stick with the temptation to return to Saxo/106 territory as they're cheaper overall. I don't think you'd gain anything but spending the extra on a Clio (if it was a daily choice then yes Clio all day long)