200 vi, worth getting one for a runabout??

[t220cat]

as title, i'm very tempted to get one(not the first time either) as a daily runabout, i have found a good one for a good price close to me, so i'd like to hear what people have to say about them in all aspects, performance, ride, reliability, cost to run etc etc, thanks in advance

[agw_01]

Apart from the obvious HG problems, they're great little cars.

Not many people know what they are, so you'll definitely suprise them

Slightly uprated suspension and have the 1.8 VVC lump sitting in the front. 143ish bhp so lots of power and great fun!

[shane25]

i went to go and test drive 1 of these for a fellow rt member last week, i was suprise at how quick they are and how well the handle and the look totaly std
it made me want 1

[Grant620]

They are ace cars.

[craigwint11]

I got one between having a pug 306 gti 6 and my 220 turbo... hated to admit it at the time but definatly quicker than the 306!! very fast little cars.. only a 1.8 engine so i was averaging 35ish miles to the gallon... that was with the crappiest loudest exhaust on ever.. not sure if that would make a difference like..
Handling was reasonable in my opinion, but was comparing it to my lowered pug.. In my opinion they are exceptionally good value for the price you pay.. quick, reasonably good handling, reasonably comfy, and have that "thats not quick at all look" but can most importantly wee all over alot of unsuspecting bmw drivers!!! i paid 960 with 73k on the clock and kinda think i paid too much... he he
Good little run around car...

[vi turbo]

i would deffo say get 1 very good mpg aswell borrowed my dads when i went on holiday it averaged 40mpg compared to my turbo 23mpg thats why i borrowed it. saved me 50 quid anyway


john

[bigteggs]

ive driven quite a few and they are lots of fun and they go very well!
go for it bud

[t220cat]

had a look at one at the weekend and was impressed by the performance and handling etc, but the underneath of the front end was quite badly rusted, as in the driveshafts and cv's, all suspension components and subframes, although it did have fsh and had just had cambelts and a head gasket change, but i'm gonna hang on til a better one comes along, thanks for your input guys

[216si]

cracking little cars, loved mine before i got bored with the power, i still miss the way the vvc engine rev's today

if your interested i know of one going cheep, a mates of mine and it's pretty damn clean too!

[mwdj79]

HI There,

It is totally worth getting one if you have not already, i had one from new for 5 years thing was brilliant apart from head gasket dead on 60,000 miles same with my 25 GTi watch for that. Other than that brilliant.

DO IT !

[fergy7197]

ive got a 200vi 112,00 miles silver, its my wee pride and joy, the engine is amasing as long as you keep on top of servicing and oil changes, the only thing i would change is lower and stiffer suspension and more supportive seats. these cars are serious hot hatches ive gave quite a few surprises to other cars including a friends RX8 221ps who couldnt overtake, how i nearly wet myself lol. im looking at either swapping it for a 220 coupe turbo or putting the engine in, but putting the engine in looks expensive as id have to uprate suspension etc. but untill then its a bargain to run as the only thing ive had to replace is the starter (dip the clutch when starting folks, seemingly it helps prolong its life!!!)