Hey, nice choice of car, i have driven the VTS quite a bit. I own a C2 Design which is only a little 1.4i. I have nearly had it a year from new and i love driving it. Everytime i look at it i love it, when i ordered mine i put the 16" VTR alloys on it and for me it is complete. Despite my small engine it can still put a smile on my face and i have driven lots of different cars.
The VTS engine is far superior to mine with 125BHP. It's not as fast as it's rivals the Fiest ST or the Clio sports but they are great cars to drive. I find the handeling to be really good at speeds. The seats are comfy and the stock stero is average. You get a lot of nice extra's the steering wheel stereo controls, airbags, ABS, EBS, etc. Top gear raced the VTS against a Fiest ST and although the ST one, the VTS was keeping up on the corners. Remember the ST has 2.0 where as the VTS has a 1.6.
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www.c2club.co.uk loads of people on their with advice and experience. The meets i have attended are always good fun, Go-KArting, Motor Museums and arranged visits to see the rally C2, etc.
Have fun with it, and don't forget to run her in

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