Whats the 1.6 like?

[Redordead89]

They're really not bad little cars when looked after, the tiny block makes it handle really well on the front end, also nearly 60mph in second gear is fun lol, you have to rev them high and kick their arse but mine took it all, I spanked that car to the redline everywhere for years, no complaints

Lmao I did the second gear 55 earlier in my 1.6 joining the m77 and it brought a huge smile!!! :-)))))
Probs brought on some bills too but it's going off the road and getting a power grip kit and pump and while the belts off the heads coming off for a wee rebuild too!

Nice one for getting the Dturbo back on the road but you should defo own a 1.6 at some point cos its a different drive from the heavier dturbo!
The 1.6 8 valve engine is fantastic and when wound up sings a sweet little tune although as has been said a bit limited top end but how often do you get to max your car anyway??
205, 206, 306,309, saxo,zx,xsara to name a few that all used it to great effect!
Most sensible and reliable petrol model for in town driving and a lot of fun too! Especially a 3 door!!!
Expensive on the tax front though but cheap and easy to fix! :-)