Rear wheel bearing went at 38,000.
Had to change o gasket on the radiator which meant the car was leaking water.
Reluctor ring worn on front offside wheel which kept activating the ABS.
Usual wearing of the steering wheel.
The car does handle extremely well however make sure that you have plenty of tread on your tyres as I almost lost control when the road was greasy.
Very fun car to drive, silky gear box and gear change. The car is very quick in second to third gears and is very comfortable at doing higher speeds on the motorway. The car is also decent on fuel when driven sensibly. Not the quickest at 0-60 however the car is only an insurance group 9 making it reasonable for a hot hatch and I have laughed off when racing against cars in its category (Astra SXI 16v, Saxo VTS)
It won't beat a Saxo VTS. I've had both.
It will beat the saxo vts, my brother has one and have beaten him easy.
No way on earth will it beat a Saxo VTS. It won't even beat a 2001 Model 1.6i 16v Megane. Tried and tested.
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"It will beat the VTS"... LOL
I think you mean the VTR.
The VTS is the 1.6 16 valve (125BHPish) and the VTR is the 1.6 8 valve (105BHPish). If it can beat a VTS, then a VTR wouldn't be a problem. Are sure you haven't got them mixed up?
Early VTR is 90hp later models are 98
VTS the book says 120hp later models on rolling road closer to 130hp.
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