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The 106 is the same car (almost) as the VTS craggy does or did own one and was faster than 172s.
There fast cars with good handling but bit to small and weak for my liking but there speed is due to there low weight and so low strength.
There loads of mods out for them supercharger kits ets so you can have as much performance as you want.
EDD
When I lived in France, I had a 106GTi that a friend lent me for a while when she broke her collar bone.
As far as fun and performance goes there is no competition; the Pug wins hands down.
But it depends what you want... the Clio is more spacious, has a higher driving position, has more luxury, and is probably a lower insurance group.
If I had to choose between a 106GTi and a Mark 2 Clio1600, I would be spoilt for choice, but would probably choose the Pug, for the same reason I chose the Cup over the standard 172... FUN! Nothing truly exciting is without danger after all!
Insurance - try Peugeot Insurance; Tesco; Adrian Flux....
Insurance will probably be more - even if it is the same insurance group - because GTi means faster than 1.6 16V, in an insurance salesmans eyes. Whatever, tho at 18/19/20 years old, you will pay a LOT.
Good luck!
hello mate. i have just sold my vts. it basicly the same car as the gti. down to personal choice. they are reasonbly quick. not that far behind a 172. handeling is good to. i was racing a 328i bm. and i caught him on the bends. however the insurance group is 14. and because its a boyracer car, ins tends to be high. infact i can insure a 172 cheeper??? i recomend you test drive both vts and gti. its all down to personal choice. just dont rush into it.
yeah. the 106 in side is better than the saxo. i dont think the group 13 of the pug and 14 of the pug will make much of a diffrence. it didnt when i got quotes for both. to be honest, being 19 be prepared to pay a lot. the only diffrence with the engine side of things is the saxo has diffrent geering. i cant compare them to the clio cos i have not been in one. there are loads about so test drive a few.
defos test drive the vts aswell
you could get a much newer vts for a lot less and they got a face lift and interior change on 2000v plate
the gti does have leather but a very dated dash, and was given white dials and few other updates on a simlar reg
i terms of the performance i wouldnt think the 1600cc clio is in the same league as them?
there very low geared as well, but later vts redline at 7500rpm
i sold my 172 and got an old gti. it is great fun and with a new zorst and viper it feels as fast as my old clio once you get it wound up. as for the driving it is a great laugh and you can really feel what the car is doing, it is truely like a kart.
on the flip side the inside is small, mine is p plate so pre-leather but it is still a huge leap back from my old clio. i have also had quite a few problems with mine but it has done 87k so i can not really complain as my clio was in the dealers every 2 months and that had done a 3rd of the miles.
the one thing to look for is a hesitation once warm when you go on and off the throttle. it is caused from a dodgy map sensor that cost £50 and takes 2mins to change. it is a common fault and easliy sorted.
also when you test one bear in mind if you do plan on making any mods it will really change the car, mine feels so different from a standard gti.
they are not that bad. i had a vtr and got hit head on by a volvo estate (not my fault) which put me into the trees and then rolled the car. it was a complete right off but all i had was whip-lash and a few cuts and bruises, it did me proud.
saying that the volvo just had a dented wing! but the lady was sat to close to wheel so was in a right mess due to the airbag, all was fine in the end though.
this is very tricky!!!! if it wasnt for the insurance id almost definately go for it, but ive tried CIS and direct line and norwich union, all said no way! didnt even quote me!
what is the 0-60 on 106 gtis then? parkers says 8.6s, that makes it less than i second quicker than my clio, i know this fgure is wrong, but has anyone know more realistic figures?
cheers for all the help people, mike
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I had a 106 GTI for 6 months before I hit a tree at 70 MPH sideways and walked away so cannot fault the car! Cant do better for handling and speed, the only that lets it down is the interior! As far as insurance goes, I had the best quotef rom Admiral and they gave me more that the car was worth in the end so couldnt fault them for that!
Try http://www.elephant.co.ukwww.elephant.co.uk for insurance they are very good if your young. Also have a look at the saxo VTS, as someone said you can get a new shape one (w or X reg) for £6k with low mileage.
Dave182 wrote:
"I hit a tree at 70 MPH sideways"
"Cant do better for handling"
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How do the two statements above go together?
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Does this mean that someone on cliosport.net is going to admit driver error???!!!???
The gti is a great car, you get used to the cramped driving position very quickly. If you get a 98 S Reg or newer you get the half leather interior. Wouldnt buy a vts now as even though you can buy it cheaper than a gti, when you go to sell it in a couple of years youll struggle and get peanuts back.
If you cant afford the insurance for the gti, try a series 2 Rallye. As said it is grp 11 insurance. Its less powerful than the gti but theres not that much difference in performance as its 100kg lighter.
eves
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Quote: Originally posted by Jon1978 on 26 November 2003Dave182 wrote:
"I hit a tree at 70 MPH sideways"
"Cant do better for handling"
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How do the two statements above go together?
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Does this mean that someone on cliosport.net is going to admit driver error???!!!???[/QUOTE]I was actually hit by a lorry and spun around before I left the road and hit the tree, nothing to do with the handling of the car. I thought someone might pick up on that and respond, should have explained myself batter.
Yeah, I guessed there must be something, but being an ex teacher, I am a nitpicky pedantic git, so thought I had to comment...
... no offence I hope???no competition 106 gti everyday!
