Space

[Dodge318]

Being 6'5'' will I fit into a VX220?

Steve

[vxsmithers]

I'm only 6', but the consensus seems to be that it depends where your height is (legs or body). I think if you have a long body there are problems with your head on the roof. best to check by sitting in one - where you based? a member from vx220.org.uk will be happy to show you round one if you are local (I am in Twickenham if you're close)

[Dodge318]

Hi, thats very kind. I'm over in Belsize Park.

If I can fit in one then i'd be very keen to get my hands on one! Trouble is I don't want to waste a seller's time if I can't even get in it - bit embarrasing.

Whats been most reliable for people, 2.2 or turbo?

Steve

[vxsmithers]

reliability wise, they are both as good as each other... same things break, engine mounts, radiators & expansion tank. tyres, pads and disks take a bit of a hammering too my suspension feels a bit tired now at 35k miles, but will be fine until next year at least

nothing major to go wrong, just make sure if it has been accident repaired a proper well documented job has been done

[drgoatboy]

I'm 6ft5 and I have a VX220.
Its a bit of a squash but very driveable (is that a word?)
It does depend on your proportions somewhat but I've given myself a smidge more room by shortening the gearstick and fiddling with the arrangement of the seat a bit.

Both NA and turbo are reliable, not the nicest of cars to work on if thats your thing as its a large engine squeezed into a small space. The turbo is obviously quicker with more tuning potential but the NA is lighter and much cheaper!

They are bigger inside than a series 1 elise if that helps...