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[MikelM]

Hi all, just joined as can see this is a very informative and friendly site. I am looking to buy a low mileage sub 20/25k non molested VX, partly as investment (well don't want it to devalue) but mainly for some non track motoring fun! Just not sure which is the best option to go for. Would appreciate your opinions,
Many thanks

[smiley]

Here is the low miler specialist.
https://www.jonseals...m/cars-for-sale

 

 

[jules_s]

Drive both and decide

 

The problem is most aren't standard any more, you're close to me and a few others so i'm sure we can organise a get together

[Acidpopstar]

The eternal VX question. What are you driving now?


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[MikelM]

Thanks Thetan, I am watching his website although not yet planned a visit (closer to you than Wakefield).
I have tried out NA not yet turbo.
What am I driving now. Daily, Macan Turbo. Classic fun MG RV8, sometimes Golf GTI. Understand a VX is a totally different concept but I like a variety and any car that's unique/different.

[quimbles]

an NA is best for wringing out on the country lanes

 

lalalalalallalalalallalaaa

 

anyone else got an opinion?  

[smiley]

http://www.vx220.org...for-when-buying
http://www.vx220.org...154-na-vs-turbo
http://www.vx220.org...nce-na-vs-turbo
http://www.vx220.org...677-turbo-vs-na
http://www.vx220.org...220-na-vs-turbo
http://www.vx220.org...o-your-feedback

[MikelM]

Thank you "smiley"

[siztenboots]

Turbo simply because the cambelt is much easier to maintain than having to do the chains on the 2.2

[smiley]

Which characteristics being so different, i do not see why a maintenance thing done maybe once or twice in it's lifetime should be the key decission factor.

[fiveoclock]

Turbo simply because the cambelt is much easier to maintain than having to do the chains on the 2.2

How often do you have to do the belt and how often do you have to do the chain?

Edited by fiveoclock, 13 September 2018 - 10:04 AM.

[fiveoclock]

Which characteristics being so different, i do not see why a maintenance thing done maybe once or twice in it's lifetime should be the key decission factor.

If it is then get a bicycle. You can change the chain in two minutes

[Curtiscraddock]

Turbo bring more money than an NA as more desirable.

You wont be dissapointed with either.

Ive had both, NA first and thought it was fast then got use to it.

Then got turbo thought it was fast then got use to it

Increased power of Turbo thought it was fast then got use to it!

So... Get an NA but dont drive a turbo!

[phil.d]

I've had both , currently have a turbo, all I'd say is if your used to fast cars you may find a n/a a little lacking at overtaking speeds, on paper the figures are good but real world you'll get left behind by turbo diesels, although you can s/c a n/a when you get bored

[jonnyboy]

There's a small chance I might be selling my own 2.2 Road car (13k dry weather car probably the best one there is in terms of condition) Contemplating purchasing a unit. Undecided at the moment but an easy sale might just sway me  

[vocky]

 

Turbo simply because the cambelt is much easier to maintain than having to do the chains on the 2.2

How often do you have to do the belt and how often do you have to do the chain?

 

 

vxT belt and water pump = every four years

 

2.2 chain = every ten years, but many vx220s have done fifteen years or more !

 

Amount of hassle is the same for both jobs

[172Cup]

There's a small chance I might be selling my own 2.2 Road car (13k dry weather car probably the best one there is in terms of condition) Contemplating purchasing a unit. Undecided at the moment but an easy sale might just sway me

 

Too nice to sell Jon, keep it :-)

 

How's the 911 project going?

[jonnyboy]

Glacial mate won't be fully ready until about the end of January. I'm supposed to be selling that when its done but will have to see.

[alanwetherall]

Iv bought a 2001 VX220 (non turbo) 3 months ago and am now totally in love with it. i bought it as an origanal car and as an investment. I wanted simplicity so therfore didn't go for the turbo. If you fit a surpercharger to my car you can get up to 260bhp, I thinks that's far more than anybody wants for a road car

alan

[Alpha Tango]

I've had both variants, I've previously owned an N/A and I currently own a Turbo, "which is the best option" To be honest there's nowt much wrong with an N/A but to put it simply the Turbo is without a doubt miles better.