Superb car all round!
Air bag light kept coming on, but now I know how to fix it.
Cracking little car, mine has been modified to improve performance and handling so now I couldn't be happier.
VTx Models are now becoming a cult car and have a very passionate following, which can only be a good thing!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st November, 2000
High performance - value for money
Nothing gone wrong with the car, but the brakes have had to be replaced, as they felt a little spongy - seems much better now!
This car is 100% better than my old car, nothing but trouble with the Megane, an endless list of problems.
The VTR is an excellent car with just as many features needed! The car handles well, is very responsive & powerful too, it performs just as well on the motorway as on a drive around town - would recommend this car to anyone!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 28th September, 2000
Car to play with if you have the money!
Head gasket - blew.
Mud flaps - caught and ripped off the front of the body work.
Gear box - bearings replaced.
General squeaking noises in places when driving (very annoying).
An exciting car all over really, a great looker, stunning handling (when lowered), and the performance isn't too bad.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 15th September, 2000
A good value starter car
The rear suspension bushings failed after 1500 miles and the drivers footwell leaked.
Both of these were promptly resolved by the manufacturer.
The West Coast is a good car for two things, the chassis and the running costs. It is a nippy car, but having bought a 205 GTi I would say the West Coast is more a style over substance affair.
The interior is very bright, but is no where near as durable as those found in the VTR and VTS - the seats are also seriously uncomfortable due to the offset pedals on long distances.
With the deals Citroen pushed with it and now the Furio, it is a good starter car.
Performance is nothing great, it goes, it can go faster with a good driver, but it will never set the world alight. Those who claim a sub 10sec speed to 60 are dreaming, being a 1.4 it is also lacks torque and overtaking takes serious planning!
Mine was not that reliable, but I enjoyed owning it. It is just a shame the residuals are so poor.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th September, 2000
Rocket powered shopping trolley
Leaking sun roof.
Alarm started going off all the time.
Door mirror switches broke.
Heater in passenger mirror broke.
The handling of the VTS has got to be one of the strongest points of this car. The only car I've been in that matches it is my friend's BMW 3 Series Sport. The cornering speeds you can get up to are amazing. One word of warning, don't lift off in a bend or the back steps out of line. If this does happen though it is beautifully controlable (unlike my friend's BMW!).
Performance is very strong, second gear will see you to 60mph, I've unoffically timed the sprint to 60 at just 6.9 seconds. Realistically though you are looking at the early 7's. 5th gear is very low meaning that you can reach the max of 127mph very quickly but it also means that the car is noisy at motorway speeds.
The interior of my car is rank, nasty material. The latest models are much better.
It's not particularly economical, but of course it depends on how you drive it. Insurance is pretty bad, group 14. Age 25, living in the Southeast of England you are looking at £700 fully comp for 2000/2001.
Looks great though, girls love it!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 24th August, 2000
Steering ram replaced 3 times.
ECU replaced twice.
New 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears.
New passenger seat.
Oil leaks.
Squeaky/rattly dashboard.
Wheel arch linings fall out.
Windows rattle when down.
Poor paint finish.
Good fun to drive hard, but feels like it'll fall apart if you go too fast.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 23rd August, 2000