19-06-2016, 12:49 AM
Fabia VRS for £1500... Don't bother. Those were £2000 around 5 years ago. On that price, buy something newer!
The only reason the Fabia gives better stage 1 power is the intercooler...they have one, the hdi doesn't.
While the VRS might have a better turbo, it has a worse fuel system, there is a reason all car manufacturers use common rail, it is far more efficient and can gain more power due to the fine control of fuel.
Handling wise, the 306 is always going to be hard to beat. There's plenty of cars that are quicker around a bend but not many gives as much satisfaction.
Upper and lower strut braces on the 306 transforms the handling, not only does it make the steering more precise, I found mine to be more comfortable over rough surfaces too. If you want a quieter car for cruising in, sound deaden the door cards, roof and boot with the 3mm self adhesive underlayer (£30 for a roll that's enough to do 2 cars)
The only reason the Fabia gives better stage 1 power is the intercooler...they have one, the hdi doesn't.
While the VRS might have a better turbo, it has a worse fuel system, there is a reason all car manufacturers use common rail, it is far more efficient and can gain more power due to the fine control of fuel.
Handling wise, the 306 is always going to be hard to beat. There's plenty of cars that are quicker around a bend but not many gives as much satisfaction.
Upper and lower strut braces on the 306 transforms the handling, not only does it make the steering more precise, I found mine to be more comfortable over rough surfaces too. If you want a quieter car for cruising in, sound deaden the door cards, roof and boot with the 3mm self adhesive underlayer (£30 for a roll that's enough to do 2 cars)