Vectra VXR vs Mondeo ST220 vs Mazda 6 MPS......which one and why?? - Page 14

spoons · 11th September 2009, 21:13

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Originally Posted by Big Sig

You should remember Steve, I know this forum as well as most and have been here a long time, so how could i forget what its all about?

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Originally Posted by Big Sig

Still, back to the subject of worshiping the VXR!

Bit off topic for a second... but the Focus RS...

WOW, Graham Goode Racing have got a remap for £400'ish quid which will take it immediately to 340 BHP...

I would have the Focus RS TOMORROW if I could afford the change...

Anyways... back to VXR worshipping... Yum Yum...

MrLOL · 12th September 2009, 16:07

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Originally Posted by Big Sig

Still, back to the subject of worshiping the VXR!

id say a saloon e46 m3 saloon would be the ideal car. Its a shame they never made one. The fact that e46 m3 was 2 door only ruled it out totally for me

About the only thing the vec does better than the e46 M3 is in gear acceleration due to oodles of torque and a turbo. Other than running costs, the m3 is superior in just about every other respect.

I'm not clouded in my oppinions, its just the market judges what the ST220 competes with, not what Ford thought they should compete with.

spoons · 18th September 2009, 07:59

Has all the fighting in this thread stopped now?

gsi.vxr · 18th September 2009, 09:00

Come on. On a Vectra forum, which do you think will win.

I'll vote VXR, now there's a surprise! Ha Ha.

mark_647 · 18th September 2009, 16:55

Yep, VXR of course, wouldnt turn the others down if someone gave me one tho ...

phykell · 20th September 2009, 17:01

Difficult one. I think for outright performance I'd go for the VXR obviously but I prefer the ST220's more understated looks. The VXR is too "obvious" IMO and I don't really like the Vectra's interior either - the Mondeo interior looks less plastic and feels more substantial. Having said all that, I much prefer the looks of the VXR estate to the Mondeo estate.

MrLOL · 24th September 2009, 22:13

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Originally Posted by phykell

Difficult one. I think for outright performance I'd go for the VXR obviously but I prefer the ST220's more understated looks. The VXR is too "obvious" IMO and I don't really like the Vectra's interior either - the Mondeo interior looks less plastic and feels more substantial. Having said all that, I much prefer the looks of the VXR estate to the Mondeo estate.

the 6 interior is definately nicer than the VXR

not so sure about the mondeo though

Have you seen the horrible silver effect surround on the clock ? URGH! and it clashes horrendously with the piano black of the radio and matt black of the dash plastics

Total mish mash.

Gazza4 · 26th September 2009, 19:09

I really like the VXR but I wouldnt turn down the Mazda 6 tbh its lovely

Gazza4

mattv6diesel · 21st October 2009, 21:08

vectra is the fastest and the one to have

john_k_sri · 22nd October 2009, 09:47

To be fair neither Ford nor Mazda marketed their offerings as aggressively as VX did the VXR, as they weren't a priority. Mazda have dropped theirs (although the engine continues in the Mazda 3), and Ford may well drop the successor to theirs (2.5 V6 with a Volvo lump), as they concentrate on the Focus, although the new Mondeo could have a new 2.0 turbo with in excess of 200bhp, according to Auto Express.

The VXR looks the part and outperforms the others. And they have gone further with the Insignia VXR.

View Poll Results: VXR vs MPS vs ST220
VECTRA VXR	152	71.70%
MAZDA 6 MPS	42	19.81%
ST220	18	8.49%
Voters: 212. You may not vote on this poll

26th September 2009, 19:09	#138
Gazza4 Full Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CDTI Land :D iTrader Rating: (0) Gazza4's Garage	I really like the VXR but I wouldnt turn down the Mazda 6 tbh its lovely Gazza4 __________________ Vectra Elite 1.9 CDTI 2004 with some mods: VXR Rear Spoiler, VXR Rear Valance, Cooled Glovebox, Twin Exit VXR replica Exhausts, Debadged, TC Switch, SRI Rear Bumper, 19" Snowflakes

18th September 2009, 07:59	#133
spoons Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: A VXR is for life...... not just for Christmas iTrader Rating: (12)	Has all the fighting in this thread stopped now?

18th September 2009, 09:00	#134
gsi.vxr Regular Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hertfordshire iTrader Rating: (0)	Come on. On a Vectra forum, which do you think will win. I'll vote VXR, now there's a surprise! Ha Ha.

18th September 2009, 16:55	#135
mark_647 Regular Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Wales iTrader Rating: (1)	Yep, VXR of course, wouldnt turn the others down if someone gave me one tho ...

20th September 2009, 17:01	#136
phykell Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire iTrader Rating: (0)	Difficult one. I think for outright performance I'd go for the VXR obviously but I prefer the ST220's more understated looks. The VXR is too "obvious" IMO and I don't really like the Vectra's interior either - the Mondeo interior looks less plastic and feels more substantial. Having said all that, I much prefer the looks of the VXR estate to the Mondeo estate.

21st October 2009, 21:08	#139
mattv6diesel Full Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: portland iTrader Rating: (0) mattv6diesel's Garage	vectra is the fastest and the one to have

22nd October 2009, 09:47	#140
john_k_sri Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Liverpool iTrader Rating: (0)	To be fair neither Ford nor Mazda marketed their offerings as aggressively as VX did the VXR, as they weren't a priority. Mazda have dropped theirs (although the engine continues in the Mazda 3), and Ford may well drop the successor to theirs (2.5 V6 with a Volvo lump), as they concentrate on the Focus, although the new Mondeo could have a new 2.0 turbo with in excess of 200bhp, according to Auto Express. The VXR looks the part and outperforms the others. And they have gone further with the Insignia VXR.