Out with the Rover idea, in with the Xsara VTS!

[Nedved11]

Well from my previous post here I have given up on the idea of getting the Rover 214/216 as I thought I could do better, besides i wasn't really entertaining the idea of blown head gaskets

It seems to be the hip choice at the moment. Have been looking into the Xsara VTR and VTS and they are coming down in price, some bargains to be had! I have got some quotes from the insurers and the best I'm getting for a VTS is about £650 TPFT.

A few things to go wrong i hear with these cars mainly electrics, I willing to take the gamble, I think it will pay off. Since these are pretty much 306 GTi-6's, right? anyway why pay the inflated price for one?!

I have seen some mint VTR's for under £1500, the VTS's are little hard to come by but hoping to pick one up for a similar priced VTR.

Anyone had any experiences with these cars or Xsara's in general? How would you rate reliability etc...

Cheers

 

[Nedved11]

Well only looking to get the VTS really, the VTR did come into consideration but just wouldn't have the extra oomf the VTS would have. Parkers say the VTR has 112bhp. I'm not really too fussed about the look and its not that bad - Happy in the knowledge that I will be able to beat most Charvers in their Nova's

 

[Nedved11]

Right well, going to see a VTS on the weekend. 98' plate. 68 on the clock, full service history. The guy is looking for £1600 but there is an issue with the alarm which he said he will knock some more off after a negotiation. I think if i can get it for about £1300 I'd be happy. Will need a cam belt change though! he cant remember doing one, Thats the only thing I'm worried about, Don't want it snapping on me on my way home. If i hear any tapping I'll be outta there like a flash!

 

[Nedved11]

Well going to see it later, only thing I'm worried about is that its had 6 previous owners

Think that is a bit above average for a 7-8 year old car. This is the only thing making me a little uneasy. Anything to worry about here?