tdwindustries Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I just cant justify the amount of loan for better cars so decided to stick to 11-12 grand of car. S2000 is great, amazing, superb etc etc. I would love one. But.... its not cheap to insure (1400 quid a year, as its grp 20) and not cheap to run, and I am a little worried about crashing.VX seems to be the best of all worlds...... I keep coming back to them. Its about 800 a year for insurance and quicker than the S!So I think I have found the ideal VX, just waiting on the owner really. And the Lupo will be going, Adam is biting at my heels so I am letting it go early as I have alternative wheels for a while!Cheers Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Tim! Dont get a VX! the suspension might fail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted January 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I have just registeredwww.ex-lupo-VX220ownersclub.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 lmao tell me about it.The VX forum must be full of posts like.Hi, Ive just bought a VX.Heres my old Lupo...lmao @ Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 so did you have a drive of an S2K Tim, it is faster than a n/a vx at anything over 30mph IMO, insurance is quite a bit more for group 20 over group 16 though.I am a tight assyou shoudn't advertise such things, DJ will be after you later style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffers Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Dont know how tall you are but im 6'2" and getting in and out of a s2000 is a laugh. I have to tilt my head to see where im going. Never been in a vx220 but good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonJ Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 you know the correlation between vx220 owners and girfriends...but best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted January 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 lol no worries there si - forgot about your PM style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" />as for VX yes I fit, yes I have driven an s2000 this week and it was mammouth, at the other end of the scale to the VX. I said to Snoop earlier that it felt quicker! He wasnt having any of it style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 (edited) not only quicker but sounds so much better too, can always get the vx and do a honda engine transplant later style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> you can get a s2k for 12K though too style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Edited January 26, 2006 by Crusoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 How many gears did you keep the S2000 throttle wide open for before you bottled out Tim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I'd guess 3 to the limiter style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> with 3 left to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffers Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 (edited) I had a s2000 on a stretch, must of been just under a 1/4 mile, managed to get into 4th before i had to do some serious breaking. That was a good day. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Just recently drove a jap import evo 7 second hand all modded up. Luckily had a long way to go and park it. Amazing car. Edited January 26, 2006 by tuffers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted January 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Yeah mental - didnt leave 3rd gear. Put it in 6th at 60 on motorway just to see and felt like the engine had stalled style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />Driving another tomorrow, hopefully for a bit longer.Oh and I am working on my memoirs of X904 NJO as it passes on to a new owner style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Another VX in the club! Always thought you'd get one as thats the car you've always come back to. I'd like to hold myself partly responsible for your choice. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> The next thing is to save for throttle bodies....................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 So what colour are you after Tim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted January 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 hahahaSupercharger style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 so did you have a drive of an S2K Tim, it is faster than a n/a vx at anything over 30mph IMO, insurance is quite a bit more for group 20 over group 16 though.you shoudn't advertise such things, DJ will be after you later style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" />Hey! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":angry:" border="0" alt="mad.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted January 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 BLACK! I WANT IT BLACK! BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Don't think I've ever seen a black one on the roads, good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted January 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Well I want this one but its a bit steep!http://www.vx220.org.uk/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=5&t=32454 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 They do look particularly good in black, not as good as yellow though. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> That one is mint- perfect mods and its been looked after. Pricey though. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jthedriva Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 that black vx does look the dogs, but is the s2000 not faster and more comfortable? im sure you could save money buy not buying a car as expensive and pay the extra for insurance style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Aye, that black one is rather nice, I'd pay around 15k for it. I think he'd take 15 if you turned up on his door now with the cash.By the way, what the frack does btt mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 back to top style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Ah cheers. Quite what is wrong with BUMP I don't know. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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