106 GTi vs 306 GTi6/Rallye

[c.gerrard]

So the 106 GTi and the Rallye have different engines?

Or is it just the box that is different?

A 106 GTI or Saxo VTS as standard would make an excellent track car mate, yes if you want amazing lap times then it'd need some work but if you just want to enjoy it they have a great engine and a brilliant chassis. Few others to consider:

Ford Puma 1.7 - Chassis so good it could be a pug, brilliant revvy engine with 125bhp, very cheap now
Citroen Xsara VTS - a 5-speed, ugly '6 for much less money
BMW E36 - right wheel drive, big 6-pot, pretty bloody quick if you get a 325 or 328

Thanks for the suggestions, but would prefer to remain French for now