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Author Subject: should i buy a xsara
cappy01

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Post #1
im thinking of buying a vts because they are cheaper and newer but are they any good?
Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 15:56
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yup

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Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 15:56
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Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 15:57
cappy01

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but why are they so cheap?
Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 16:01
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cappy01 wrote:
but why are they so cheap?


Because they look shite Laugh

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Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 16:03
cappy01

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fair play. theyre no 6 like but foun some reet cheap ones.
Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 16:04
cjm_harris

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cappy01 wrote:
fair play. theyre no 6 like but foun some reet cheap ones.


Yeah they do seem to go cheap, they have always gone cheaper than 6's Yes

I say go for it, they are still very good cars and most will say they are slightly better in some areas such as rear suspension, and better turning circle Smile

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Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 16:07
davewagon

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Didn't the newer ones have a 'limp' engine though, only 135 bhp or something along those lines ?

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Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 16:09
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I had a ph2 Xsara which was ok. Easy to find lower millage examples and full leather is a nice option and the aircon pipes dont seem to corrode anywhere near as bad as the 306 ones do. Downside as others mentioned they are pig ugly from the front.
Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 16:22
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davewagon wrote:
Didn't the newer ones have a 'limp' engine though, only 135 bhp or something along those lines ?


no.

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Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 16:54
SteviePut

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Lighter than a 6 iirc by 10kgs or at least the series one ones were. Also some will say the 6 is quicker. I can assure they're not Wink

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Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 18:46
cappy01

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the ugly thing is quite appealing to me because if i do a high boost build with it and have a sleeper
Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 19:28
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wrc kit makes them look ok Smile

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Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 19:42
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need to sell the rallye then ill decide. and if it doesnt sell itl be another wrecked rallye
Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 19:46
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I'd stick with the RallyeThumbs up

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Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 19:51
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Post #16
xsara vts-s they are underated fast coupe,

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Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 19:58
cappy01

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footah212 wrote:
I'd stick with the RallyeThumbs up


but if i sell the rallye i can put money to the build of a 6/xsara
Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 20:03
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cappy01 wrote:
footah212 wrote:
I'd stick with the RallyeThumbs up


but if i sell the rallye i can put money to the build of a 6/xsara


Ah project looming i seeThumbs up

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Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 20:12
cappy01

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Post #19
footah212 wrote:
cappy01 wrote:
footah212 wrote:
I'd stick with the RallyeThumbs up


but if i sell the rallye i can put money to the build of a 6/xsara


Ah project looming i seeThumbs up


yeah wanna buy a rallye?
Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 23:01
springs

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If you're going to S/C an Xsara i would have a look through the forum. There was one done by Carl a while back that had issue with the ECU. Possibly because it was a newer engine with a different ECU on it im not sure.
Posted 4th Oct 2011 at 08:21
cappy01

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springs wrote:
If you're going to S/C an Xsara i would have a look through the forum. There was one done by Carl a while back that had issue with the ECU. Possibly because it was a newer engine with a different ECU on it im not sure.


its going through a stand alone ecu
Posted 4th Oct 2011 at 10:08
dangti6

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Agreed, they look awful.

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    cliff7110

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    Post #23
    springs wrote:
    If you're going to S/C an Xsara i would have a look through the forum. There was one done by Carl a while back that had issue with the ECU. Possibly because it was a newer engine with a different ECU on it im not sure.


    Ive got a Xsara Vts and its alright. If you want to supercharge it though get the Phase 1 as it hasnt got the multiplexed wiring like the Xsara Carl did.
    Posted 4th Oct 2011 at 12:36
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    though I do preffer the earlier KITCAR



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    Posted 4th Oct 2011 at 12:49
    ballardpaul

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