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[rob287]

Hi all names rob come from west mids in halesowen. Im on tour in afgan ATM living the dream in the army. Iv been researching loads of cars as i want to spend my OP tour bonus and savings on a VX220 as my last 2 tours went to a house this time its getting spent on ME! I had a 406 coupe before i sold it at xmas am a member on the forum. Only have a custom built bandit bike as transport so going to buy a work horse car to cummute and a toy which i want to be a vx220. Was thinking honda s2000 or elise but not now. Only prob im concerned is im 6.5ft O by the way im after a Turbo model abd will have 10k budget And hello guys

[Lordbenny]

Hi Rob, welcome to the best car site on the net. You've made a great decision in buying a VX I bought mine 7 months ago and I LOVE it! You really want to look into whether you want a tubby or N/A VX especially at that money. £10,000 will only get you a shabby Turbo or a cat D which really isnt preferable. Better off looking at a very shiny, all bells and whistles N/A and if you really need more power supercharge it when you have a bit more dosh. There are a lot of threads on this matter (one 6 pager running at the moment!) Thanks for killing all those nasty Taliban bastards by the way

Edited by Lordbenny, 16 February 2011 - 07:58 PM.

[rob287]

Hi Rob, welcome to the best car site on the net.

You've made a great decision in buying a VX I bought mine 7 months ago and I LOVE it!

You really want to look into whether you want a tubby or N/A VX especially at that money. £10,000 will only get you a shabby Turbo or a cat D which really isnt preferable. Better off looking at a very shiny, all bells and whistles N/A and if you really need more power supercharge it when you have a bit more dosh. There are a lot of threads on this matter (one 6 pager running at the moment!)

Thanks for killing all those nasty Taliban bastards by the way

hello, 10k is if i bought in summer i could leave it till winter to save up a bit more as im due a commitment bonus which is a couple of G.

I want a turbo one coz i bought a 2.2 406 coupe and i always wished i had gone for the v6 model. Also im pikey on colours lol maybe a sapphire black or white

[J4EY D]

Hey Rob,

Good luck with your search for a vx, and with the rest of your tour

I want a turbo one coz i bought a 2.2 406 coupe and i always wished i had gone for the v6 model. Also im pikey on colours lol maybe a sapphire black or white

I would recommend getting a test drive in both the 2.2 Na and the 2.0 Turbo, the 2.2 Na is still plenty faster than a v6 406 , but yeah the turbo is quicker than the Na... although a fair bit heavier

Oh and i think you will be getting a black one then... they didn't make them in white

[luke.]

I hate driving mine to and from barracks twice a week. Before I knew it in 6 months I had put 11k miles on it. Even though I love driving the vx it hurts me knowing that majority of my miles were through commuting. Good advice already given above. When I get back from afghan in Oct/Nov I will be supercharging mine and getting a cheap run around Oh and welcome to .org

[2.2_na]

Hi Rob, welcome to the best car site on the net.
You've made a great decision in buying a VX I bought mine 7 months ago and I LOVE it!

Thanks for killing all those nasty Taliban bastards by the way

I want a turbo one coz i bought a 2.2 406 coupe and i always wished i had gone for the v6 model. Also im pikey on colours lol maybe a sapphire black or white

Hi, and welcome, as above.

The 2.2 VX (NA) is going to give a completely different performance to a 2.2 engine in a standard car.

[Mangham54]

Despite the idea that the OP had a 2.2 406 before I think, what he is really saying is that he wouldn't want to have the lower powered car again... Hankering after the more powerful lump. However what I would say is you really want to drive both and figure out which best suits your driving style... The NA is actually fast enough and has an engine that can be driven harder with the smoother power delivery for those who don't had the greatest driving ability. The way the Turbo spools up can mean that it can/will catch you off guard... But as others have said... The NA is still a quick car, and with an SC is fitted can be blisteringly quick.

[rob287]

Hello i wasnt comparing the 406 v6 to the vx220 there is no comparison! I was just stating i bought a 2.2 and after i always wished i gone for the v6 so i dont want to get a N/A and wish i had a turbo one thats all. Luke- im a signals bloke. 3 division. Im more concerned about fitting in one TBH i am 6.5ft my dad has a TT and i like it but its to small inside for me and who invented seats in the back of that thing needs shooting. I will be testing a range of cars honda s2000,lotus elise and a vx

[Mangham54]

Hello i wasnt comparing the 406 v6 to the vx220 there is no comparison! I was just stating i bought a 2.2 and after i always wished i gone for the v6 so i dont want to get a N/A and wish i had a turbo one thats all.

Luke- im a signals bloke. 3 division.

Im more concerned about fitting in one TBH i am 6.5ft my dad has a TT and i like it but its to small inside for me and who invented seats in the back of that thing needs shooting. I will be testing a range of cars honda s2000,lotus elise and a vx

If you find the TT too small inside, then I am afraid the VX probably isn't for you"! At 6ft5 you will be pushing what is possible with leg room and with the non-existent elbow room shard with the passenger you are going to feel very much like a mackerel packed into a sardine tin.

But the only way to tell is to go and look at one.

[Pidgeon]

Rob, I live the other side of Walsall and you're welcome to try mine out for size. I'm 6'4" and have no problems. We're also well covered for service in the Midlands. Andrew

Edited by Partridge, 17 February 2011 - 09:52 AM.

[Harry0075]

Morning Rob, I'm also not far from Halesowen, have an NA - welcome to try it and see if you feel like mackerel packed into a sardine tin Partridge - seen your VXT on the weekend at Duncan's

[Andrew aka Stuwy]

Hey Rob,

Good luck with your search for a vx, and with the rest of your tour

I want a turbo one coz i bought a 2.2 406 coupe and i always wished i had gone for the v6 model. Also im pikey on colours lol maybe a sapphire black or white

Oh and i think you will be getting a black one then... they didn't make them in white

black is the best colour for a VX

[G-Bob]

black is the best colour for a VX

Meh!

Shiny Calypsos and Moonland Gray the way forward!!

[J4EY D]

black is the best colour for a VX

Meh!

Shiny Calypsos and Moonland Gray the way forward!!

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[rob287]

Rob, I live the other side of Walsall and you're welcome to try mine out for size. I'm 6'4" and have no problems. We're also well covered for service in the Midlands.

Andrew

Morning Rob,

I'm also not far from Halesowen, have an NA - welcome to try it and see if you feel like mackerel packed into a sardine tin

Partridge - seen your VXT on the weekend at Duncan's

this is why i love forums as members always offer help. Im about 5 mins from junction 3 on m5 so i may hold you to that as im on my 2 weeks leave in easter. Good job im just a stick so not like im 6.5 rugby player :-)

[Pidgeon]

Let's just hope it's not the week either side of Easter as I'm on leave from my desk those two weeks.....

[casino]

Hi mate and welcome stay safe out there...reading The Bomb hunters ATM Hope you get sorted out with the car you want by summer as thats the time to really enjoy a VXT

[2.2_na]

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[Mangham54]

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Meh... Europa Blue is the king:







Sorry, bit selfish... But heyho

[rob287]

I like the blue with black wheels. My leave is beginning of april. Not sure when easter is thou. I have seen some funcky yellow ones too they look cool. If i try one out and like it il buy one off a forum member off here as there generally looked after cars

Edited by rob287, 18 February 2011 - 11:57 AM.