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Originally posted by bradgsi
You can get the 888 upgrade for the 1.9 cdti. just the bodystyling is diferent.

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Originally posted by 10 Pence Short

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more torque to pull out of the corners? I dunno

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Well for starters the weight of the engine would make it harder to slow down and harder to turn into the corner. Then through the corner it's be more inclined to head straight on, then exiting the corner, assuming they're in the right gear, the VXR driver would be able to exploit the near 40bhp advantage over the 888. Unless they had to stay in one gear, the relative torque would have nowt to do with it.

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Originally posted by VXR
This has been argued many times already.

You need to compare the VXR to the 150 Derv as these are both standard models.

The 888 is a tuned external edition. Give the VXR the same tuning as the 888 has and it'll have around 280bhp, the same 4 pots, and the same suspension kit. In which case, the VXR will leave it standing.

888 is a brilliant car, 145+mph, and returning 45mpg still.

Styling wise, I also prefer the VXR, but thats an opinion and everyones different.

It also smokes a lot...

They are currently looking into tuning goodies for the 888.

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I get the feeling you are:

Middle aged,

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have to pay for your own petrol,

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either own a CTR ( ) or something along those lines, Japanese?

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Just jealous that you don't get such good MPG as a modern diesel but get 0.2 seconds quicker 0-60 IMO TBH IIRC etc

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Originally posted by robmarriott
888 is better on the motorway, more economical, not as common, not as tacky looking IMO, I'd definitely go for the 888 over the VXR.

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Originally posted by bubblevaux
id have the 888.

we havin a few vxr's coming back with engine troubles, they do 3miles to the gallon, use 5 gallons everytime u turn the key. the 888 is mega rare-goes like stink and returns good mileage. who cares if its a diesel? diesel are overtaking petrol!

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Originally posted by bubblevaux
id have the 888.

we havin a few vxr's coming back with engine troubles, they do 3miles to the gallon, use 5 gallons everytime u turn the key. the 888 is mega rare-goes like stink and returns good mileage. who cares if its a diesel? diesel are overtaking petrol!

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160 kph and 7mpg... 3mpg, no chance, not unless your runnign about 5 bar boost.... I've not had it below 7mpg on hard acceleration. Usually about 20-30mpg.

Your the first i've heard talk about VXR engine issues, and I use 3 VXR sites?

We get between 250-300 miles per tank, which is about 45 litres. Diesel wins in the fuel economy stakes without fail.

But the Petrol can be tuned more for less £££ as its in a standard tuned format, where-as the derv is alread tuned. VXR has a different engine configuration over the 170 and 200bhp petrol turbos (oil spray bars etc).

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Originally posted by Cybermonkey
you honestly believe what the fuel pump at the garage is telling you they are grossly inaccurate. you HAVE a 52litre tank

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Originally posted by Cybermonkey
you honestly believe what the fuel pump at the garage is telling you they are grossly inaccurate. you HAVE a 52litre tank

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Originally posted by VXR
Thats another thing with the VXR, fueling.... Weird stuff....

I've tried, but not had it below 7mg. Thats through different states of hard throttle, top speed, hard acceleration, mid gear acceleration etc..... Not had it below 7, and i've tried!

But...

Theres a VXR owner stating he's getting 350-400 miles to a tank!!! And he gives it some beans (he says) so very strange..

Same way unleaded is terrible for power (i.e it looses it all ) and Super makes it move like it really should do.....

Still, we don't pay for most of our fuel, so hapy days.. If your worried about juice, get a derv, don't buy a petrol 2.0 turbo

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