elwellfan501 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Very off topic i know but here it goes - I was thinking of getting a Saxo 1.6i VTR and i just wondered if anyone on here has owned one or is a mechanic maybe and could give me some idea if they are a good car or likely to be alot of trouble?? Any help much appreciated Grouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendo912 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I used to have a saxo 1.1 a few years ago. To be honest, i quite liked it......until the accelerator cable snapped and had a few problems with a couple of bits and pieces on it! As it's really a left hand build car but with the cables just stretched from the right hand side to the left hand part of the engine, i'd suggest changing them for a slightly thicker one than the bit of cheesewire that they use! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jona Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 to be honest they aint " That bad " Clutches go on them easy.. Headgaskets go Quiete easy too ... ermmm done a few drive shafts on them at work coz theyve snapped when people rage em BUT saying all that they only brake ( like anything really ) if u hammer them.. they often start making a Weird noise like a valve is sticking, ive never investigated further into that but suspicion is deffo a sticking valve, if u find ure self a good one and dont abuse it .. your onto a winner .. there a little pocket rocket too .. hope this is some kinda help mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elwellfan501 Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Thanks for the help much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar123 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Had two VTS must be 7 or 8 years ago including one of the first few fitted with a supercharger. Headgaskets went on one and was on its way out I think on the other so look out for that. Crappy build quality in general, typical french car lol but all in all a superb car, one of the most fun handling cars I've had, a lot more stable and better handling than the pug 205 in my opinion. Think radiators can rot easy, and I had a engine mount go, but that was a 5 minute fix. Just make sure you get one in very good allround condition and not suffering from neglect otherwise you'll pay for it later. Most will have been well & truely thrashed by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza#289 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 (edited) DONT GO THERE lol.. saxo vtr's run same engine as the 106 XSi 1.6 and there crap i had a 106 XSi with a 1.4 which lasted me quite a while then put the 1.6 lump in it out of a vtr and it lasted 2 mins the diffs go on them, the head gaskets go on them and the clutches go on them. overall there CRAP so if it was me id avoid it... not trying to completley steer you away from it as its your choice, im just telling it to you how ive already seen it lol... and to what jona said i had that ticking noise on the 1.6 lump i had after about 2 months of using it then 4 days after it started it filled all 4 bores to the brim with water Edited January 31, 2009 by Dazza#289 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh924 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Or better still buy my 205gti fitted with the 2.0 litre 16v from the 406. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruiz 136 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Quite local to you that one Grouch you'll have to get the train? lol Although 2.0 I'd be tempted His old Fiat Brava just about seized up on him this week and is looking to get a car before work again on Monday, so if Dazza's advice is not just a one off, I hope its not too late lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch#331 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Saxo.. commonly known as the chav chariot or hair dressers car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruiz 136 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 His cars now sorted, and its much better than a Saxo imo, thanks for the help guys, I'm sure he'll fill you in on the details later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elwellfan501 Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Cheers for the help guys, i was supposed to see a saxo this morning but it had already sold. But i managed to find a Bravo which was even better, its a 1.6 16v HLX. 12 months mot, 6 monthes tax, its a y reg and has 50,000 on the clock with regular services at fiat dealers in the Log Book. At 1500 i thought it was a good enough deal so im picking it up on Monday, iv put a pic up its not my car but it is identical I know Fiats arent eveyones cup of tea but i like them lol Cheers Grouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruiz 136 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 (edited) I know Fiats arent eveyones cup of tea but i like them lol Me too Edited January 31, 2009 by Kruiz 136 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch#331 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I know Fiats arent eveyones cup of tea but i like them lol Me too So does earache lol ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earache Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Nothing wrong with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch#331 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 My old man had a 131 few years back exact same as pic, fiats version of a mrk 2 escort....... janspeed exhaust, agra tuned engine and twin 40's was quick in its day Bit better than yer hair dresser FILTERED these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruiz 136 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) My old man had a 131 few years back exact same as pic, fiats version of a mrk 2 escort....... janspeed exhaust, agra tuned engine and twin 40's was quick in its day Bit better than yer hair dresser FILTERED these days Yeah its a great car. My dad used to have a Fiat Uno Turbo Sport, the fastest hatchback of its time it told me it would beat absolutely everything off a standing start, before that he had a Fiat 500 Abarth which was pretty quick too. When he started racing F1 he had Transit which wasn't fast enough for him.. until he fitted some V6 power to it lol. Since retiring from racing hes moved onto Alfa Romeos, can't tell you what we've had, all sorts, too many to mention. I think his favourite being the 33 which was really quick but currently have a pretty gutless 155 which is on its way out to be replaced with either a new Fiat Bravo or Alfa Mito.... can you tell my dad and I work for them? Edited February 1, 2009 by Kruiz 136 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh924 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 i remember that car hutch, when we were at cowdy one night with your dad years ago. round jamphlers corner bottom of lochelly road at a great speed. i was keeching my poo pants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy295 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Bit late now and a bit O/T but picked this little 1.1 East Cost up for £115! Needs the door & wing sorted as in pic but came with the 15's on lol (yes I know the lexus lights are chavvy but i like them!) JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashco Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 iv owned a fwe hot hatches and the saxo is by far the worst! the best little car iv ever had and still got is the mk4 polo! runs like a dream and never let me down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashco Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 iv got this up for sale atm if anyones intrested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knobby Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Fiat Fix It Again Tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruiz 136 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Fiat Fix It Again Tomorrow lol All of our fiats have been absolutely fine, its the alfas that bring up problems.. but then we've never owned one from new, my dad likes fixing them anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin379 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Dads...+ Grande Punto Sport in background and lowered Lancia Thema Turbo in garage...Just thought I'd post after seeings Kruiz' posts as like him my Dad's had alot of Alfa's and Fiat's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza#289 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 my mates just bought a bravo after crashing his uno turbo when the brakes packed up... its got the fiat coupe engine in it all stage 2 tuned just shy of 310 bhp had a race with a new st focus last week and ate it alive the blokes face in the focus was worth a million pounds lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruiz 136 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 my mates just bought a bravo after crashing his uno turbo when the brakes packed up... its got the fiat coupe engine in it all stage 2 tuned just shy of 310 bhp had a race with a new st focus last week and ate it alive the blokes face in the focus was worth a million pounds lol Very nice Marty will be showing my dad that one later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin379 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 my mates just bought a bravo after crashing his uno turbo when the brakes packed up... its got the fiat coupe engine in it all stage 2 tuned just shy of 310 bhp had a race with a new st focus last week and ate it alive the blokes face in the focus was worth a million pounds lol Very nice Marty will be showing my dad that one later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earache Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Fix It Again Tomorrow Ford Found On Racetrack Dead Edited February 4, 2009 by earache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker363 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Have to say some interesting replys on this. I like the pic hutch posted and the one martin posted. Love looking at the old skool cars. Better then todays chav cars anyway Edited February 4, 2009 by Walker363 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruiz 136 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Don't suppose you got any pics of the Lancia have you Marty?? Can get a pic of my dads Alfa 155 Silverstone when it stop raining but unfortunately it needs a lot of work doing to it cosmetically although the essential bits are mostly brand new. We think the steering rack has gone now if thats the case we'll be selling it on its too a big a job to do and the just isn't worth it any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud133 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Fix It Again Tomorrow Ford Found On Racetrack Dead And thats a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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