I love this car, with 120bhp (22mph more than the newer VTR;s) you wouldn't think it would be too much faster or worthwhile buying, but believe me IT IS!
The only other car i had before my VTS is, yes, you guessed it, a VTR! As soon as i drove a VTS, i had to buy it because it was just such a power difference. Some specifications are below of the two cars.
1.6 (1587 cc) VTR - SOHC (Single overhead camshaft) 8 valve - 90 bhp - 0-60 in 9.3 seconds - top speed = 116 mph (Phase II VTR models are 98 bhp!) Insurance group 7
1.6 (1587 cc) VTS - DOHC (Double overhead camshaft) 16 valve - 120 bhp - 0-60 in 7.2 seconds - top speed = 127 mph Insurance group 14
While purchasing the car at the dealership, i was displeased as the man selling me the car was rather rude etc because he thought the car was too fast/expensive for a 19 year old (im 20 now) to buy, so i wasn't too pleased with that.
The VTS does drink a hell of a lot of petrol (a lot more than the VTR, but its worth it if you can afford to fill up every 10mins!) Although the suspension is firm and very eager steering, it is great fun to drive, every time I do take it out for a blast I have a big grin plastered on my face!
Comfort-wise i am pleased as i only mainly do short journeys (never more than an hour or so in the car at one time) I have driven to a LAN event before which was about 3-4 hours away, and i could not wait to get there as the seats are quite firm, almost bucket seat like, that they got quite uncomfortable. Another disadvantage is the foot pedals as they are so close together i often press down the accelerator while my foot is on the brake! (Size 11 shoes)
So basically, if you can afford the group 14 insurance and the amount of petrol it drinks, this is a fantastic car, overtaking a car on a dual carriageway/motorway, is a piece of cake and the engine revving up sounds so sexy! I've noticed a get a few looks from people too as you don't really see many VTS's around here, only VTR's or lower spec versions.
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Sounds a bit too heavy on the petrol for my liking. Maureen
Badger_Boy 06.08.2005 22:48
I've owned the VTR and wasn't impressed with the Citroen build at all, I prefer the Golf GTi, it has more power and better fuel economy. The only thing I could praise from the VTS I have driven over the years was that it cornered like it was on rails. Steve :o)
Advantages: Great town car, economical to run and have managed to fit an amazing amount of stuff in (including a 6 ft tree out of the sunroof, a complete patio set and a full-on Ikea buy-out - not bad!). Cheap to service and is quite nippy when it isn't full! Disadvantages: Can't adjust rake of driver seat so my husband has to stand on the clutch pedal to get in! Also, very low braking on the pedal - this is a design issue & technically safe but can feel v last minute.
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