Saxo or Zetec S
26-08-2004, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by matts1
I will spend about £4500 - £5000 on the car I choose
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26-08-2004, 11:33 AM
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I can't comment on this arguement as I can't drive Al's Paxo, with my size 12's I can't operate one foot pedal at a time 
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27-08-2004, 12:14 PM
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My roll was quite high speed right up a grass bank, and then back down it. Roof came in a bit, but otherwise it held togethor pretty well. It was written off because the shell was twisted. As the bank was soft grass, the thing didn't even look too bad. It even drove - just like Chitty chitty bang bang though..! 
I just had cuts and bruises and a bit of whiplash.
They're not the safest of cars in an accident though. If that kind of thing bothers you though - Spend £250 and put a bolt in cage in it. BTW the Fiesta isn't exactly 5 star Euro NCAP rated either....
I just had cuts and bruises and a bit of whiplash.They're not the safest of cars in an accident though. If that kind of thing bothers you though - Spend £250 and put a bolt in cage in it. BTW the Fiesta isn't exactly 5 star Euro NCAP rated either....
27-08-2004, 05:24 PM
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had a vtr a few years ago and was a great car had it for 3 years and loved every min ( go photo`s but gotta save face)!! but the thought of being seen driving a saxo now is not one i`d like to do!!
now own a fiesta zetec s now as my daily run about and it`s a good car nippy handles well and does evert thing i need of it plus a better build quality!!
both good cars!! just gotta live with reputations!!!
now own a fiesta zetec s now as my daily run about and it`s a good car nippy handles well and does evert thing i need of it plus a better build quality!!
both good cars!! just gotta live with reputations!!!
31-08-2004, 10:05 AM
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I'M SELLING MY ZETEC-S!!!!!!!!!
It's better on pull away, the saxo might catch up after a while but they soon see our dust afterwards.
So worth it and loved every minite of it.
It's better on pull away, the saxo might catch up after a while but they soon see our dust afterwards.
So worth it and loved every minite of it.
31-08-2004, 11:29 AM
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Just to say, had another " Race " with a Scooby on Saturday , It was a UK
Turbo and i was with him all up the dual carriagway, and got past him on
the inside on the roundabout and he could not get past me up the next one......
He was not happy !! lol.............
AND YES THEY DO UNDERSTEER EVENTUALLY !!
SAXO 2.........SCOOBY 0
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Turbo and i was with him all up the dual carriagway, and got past him on
the inside on the roundabout and he could not get past me up the next one......
He was not happy !! lol.............
AND YES THEY DO UNDERSTEER EVENTUALLY !!
SAXO 2.........SCOOBY 0
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31-08-2004, 11:54 AM
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havng driven both i can honestly say, the fiesta feels like a fucking tank compared to the saxo. And with a dog-slow engine to boot, it just doesnt cut the mustard for a little fun machine.
A VTS with a few years under its belt and appx 60k will sell for between 4&5 grand. Money well spent IMHO, best little ringroad cars I have driven for ages, they love roundabouts and rev forever.
As for the stigma................. lower it and leave it there
A VTS with a few years under its belt and appx 60k will sell for between 4&5 grand. Money well spent IMHO, best little ringroad cars I have driven for ages, they love roundabouts and rev forever.
As for the stigma................. lower it and leave it there
31-08-2004, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Kev.H
zetec s is tame what about the Pug 106gti ??? better than saxo shitta
what about the Pug 106gti ??? better than saxo shitta
31-08-2004, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by zvhturbo
Originally Posted by Kev.H
zetec s is tame what about the Pug 106gti ??? better than saxo shitta
what about the Pug 106gti ??? better than saxo shitta but you forgot its got 100 times btter handling 
31-08-2004, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by zvhturbo
Same car, same chassis, suspension, same size wheels and tyres, how can handling be better??
ok point taken still rather have the pug bit lets burberry cap init
31-08-2004, 01:07 PM
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if i was gonna spend that kind of money id either save up a bit and buy buffys, or id just buy a puma, probably quicker than a vts and a zs, looks a lot better and handles really well. and u dont have every cooooont laughing at ya when ya drive down the road, as a puma probably wont have neon washer jets
31-08-2004, 02:00 PM
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The Saxo has Citroen, Peugeot and Renault logos Stamped on most of its parts, so there aint nooo diference between em....
and no the puma is slower ! Weighs alot more..
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and no the puma is slower ! Weighs alot more..
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31-08-2004, 05:04 PM
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The zetec-s is better in every area than the saxo apart from straight line speed!
Steering,gearshift,driving position,interior,build quality and looks are much better than the saxo vtr or vts.Less common aswell
Steering,gearshift,driving position,interior,build quality and looks are much better than the saxo vtr or vts.Less common aswell
31-08-2004, 05:44 PM
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if i was gonna spend that kind of money id either save up a bit and buy buffys, or id just buy a puma, probably quicker than a vts and a zs, looks a lot better and handles really well. and u dont have every cooooont laughing at ya when ya drive down the road, as a puma probably wont have neon washer jets
01-09-2004, 07:48 AM
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MattRS1600i, Puma 1.7 is faster than VTR (post 2000 model had 100bhp), slower than VTS. Puma does handle better than Zetec S, as wider front track and slightly stiffer shell transforms FWD's. Clio 172 Cup had just 20mm wider track than standard 172, lost a bit of weight mainly from mid/rear of the car, and this makes them miles more pointable, and fun to drive than standard Clio 172.
Big_Psi_4x4, If you hid the badge and drove both back to back - I think maybe you'd change that view!
Big_Psi_4x4, If you hid the badge and drove both back to back - I think maybe you'd change that view!
03-09-2004, 09:00 AM
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i'd go for the pug 106 over the saxo! and you get half leather in the 106
106's are 2500 for 70k 97 at the mo. i'm just waiting till they go under 2k then i'm having one for work
106's are 2500 for 70k 97 at the mo. i'm just waiting till they go under 2k then i'm having one for work
03-09-2004, 10:44 AM
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MattRS1600i, Puma 1.7 is faster than VTR (post 2000 model had 100bhp), slower than VTS. Puma does handle better than Zetec S, as wider front track and slightly stiffer shell transforms FWD's. Clio 172 Cup had just 20mm wider track than standard 172, lost a bit of weight mainly from mid/rear of the car, and this makes them miles more pointable, and fun to drive than standard Clio 172.
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