The forgotten fast French car! - REVIEW / CITROEN C4 VTS 180

In this video I give a fairly in depth review on my Citroen C4 VTS 180 and why I think it's a special and underappreciated gem! Could this be the very best modern day Citroen?
There is so much to talk about on this car, I have missed out so many things I would've liked to mention but hopefully there is enough here to convince you of the merits of this car. I sincerely plan on retaining this car and keeping it as a modern classic, resolving any issues it has.
Apologies for the significant amount of road noise (and foot scuffing), our chosen location was not ideal and we were not able to record this on another day. I am certainly learning for future videos and I have lots of other content planned.
As ever let me know your comments and if you have enjoyed this I would definitely appreciate the love :).
You can purchase the C4 design via the redbubble link below:
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My C4 VTS on track at Bedford Autodrome:
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Design
05:24 - Interior
10:31 - On the Road
18:56 - Outro

[@jamesbaum4523]

Easily one of Citreons best shapes in recent years.The VTS petrols are becoming increasingly rare!

[@carmanick]

It certainly is, it’s quirky while looking good and is very distinctive. It’s such a good design for a mainstream sensible car! I’m not sure they sold so many new and it’s not that well regarded so they are dying out. There’s a few people out there that know how special they are though! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@njmwape1]

Great review, as a C4 owner I really hate what the current bloated C4 has become! makes you appreciate this design

[@carmanick]

Thanks for the kind words! This is such a great design, and it’s aged really well! It’s great they were so daring with a mainstream model and how the 3 and 5 doors had their own look. There hasn’t been a 3 door C4 since! Do you own one yourself?

[@njmwape1]

@@carmanick aye I have the 2.0 diesel as I love my torque, but always tempted by the VTS

[@carmanick]

@@njmwape1 awesome! The torque of the diesels definitely make it a bit more relaxing to drive , the VTS 180 doesn’t have much torque at all (202Nm) but I like that you have to rev it quite hard and drive the socks off it, it seems to relish it!

[@andreylonewolf2463]

I have the 1.6 16v Version with carbonfibre center console and all people looks at it's back

[@LewisR09]

Ive had 2 of these. One of my favourite cars of all time. The induction roar with a cone filter was crazy and once the VVT kicks in was even better. Made quite a few people jump just with that... Then came the straight though exhaust which really made the car come alive! Along with 15mm spacers and a coilover setup it really was a fun car and not very common either.

[@carmanick]

Hi, thanks for watching and completely agree! Glad you enjoyed yours. I'm not normally so big on modifications, but the induction kit and cat back exhaust on this makes it sound amazing throughout the rev range, and the VVT really makes the car come alive, a red line of 7200 rpm is awesome, and it's a hard limit, so it bounces! It is a great car with a great engine.

[@carmanick]

I agree it is a fun car, and it's rare because I don't think it got a lot of press coverage and no one knew about it really, fell under the radar. But it means they are cheap second hand and it means normal people like me can enjoy them for what they are!

[@blakaeg]

Thanks for such a good video. I don’t have the VTS. But I have a red 2008 red Coupe VTR that is great to drive and very innovative. It still fascinates me today. I’ve had an issue with the boot lid failing twice, something to do with the wires breaking. It’s a great car that has taken me up north a few times and do a fortnightly drive into central London and back home again in High Wycombe. I’ve always thought these look a lot nicer and more innovative than the VW Golf. The Golf even today, just looks boring to me, especially inside. The C4 was exceptionally stylish and clever for its time and I still think it is, compared to what’s on the market today. Great review, thank you.

[@carmanick]

Thankyou for the kind words! I completely agree that it was very innovative and really stood out against the rest of the cars at the time! Glad you enjoy yours and that there’s lots of love still out for the C4 too.

[@geraldinolopez8740]

I agree with you, it´s a fantastic car, very nice and the best sport car of Citroen in design . I have bought 8 month ago, coupe black colour VTS 180 HP 2008 with 103.000 km.

[@carmanick]

That’s great, glad you enjoy yours and appreciate how brilliant the C4 VTS 180 is. I’ve had mine 3 years now! Happy motoring!

[@miroslavnestorovic7243]

How much gasoline it use in town and at the regional road?

[@pol1pl]

@@miroslavnestorovic7243 11-13 l/100km city driving (crowded city) 8-10 l/100km regional road

[@ignaciofuentesgonzalez9680]

@@pol1pl How fast are you going ? 130 km/h ??

[@pol1pl]

@@ignaciofuentesgonzalez9680 regional roads - 90-100 km/h At 130km/h i have around 11l/100 km or more, sth like that

[@MrBrandonLau]

I have the same car in white since 2014. It’s the most beautiful and fun car I’ve owned

[@carmanick]

That’s a long time, so you must love it! It is a really awesome car, especially for something mainstream. I’ve had mine since 2017 but hopefully will have mine for a very long time too! Hope you continue to enjoy yours and thanks for commenting!

[@smokevapor]

Very nice man! i have this car too, wonderfull car!

[@carmanick]

Glad you agree :). Thanks for watching!

[@andreylonewolf2463]

i bought a 2008 pre-facelift 1.6 l VTR with carbonfibre central console, and it was love at 1st sight, smooth, fairly reliable, the steering is a bit heavy(i like it) but very direct i mean this steering is at level of sports cars, can go over 200 km/h and very aerodynamic, and fuel economic too, 6 l for a trip with 175 kms that's amazing. For short this car need a lot of love 'cause that few people who knows it, love it.

[@lameduck3630]

I had the coupe 1.4, lovely shape especially in profile. Refined, accurate steering, very stable when cornering - thinking of getting another one at some point.

[@carmanick]

You should! Yeah the shape is so unique and probably shouldn’t work but it just does. I was impressed by the refinement and handling, it feels like an expensive car, and was a big change compared to the Xsara (I owned one many moons ago). I’m sure you won’t regret getting another one! Perhaps a VTS? ;p

[@andreylonewolf2463]

indeed on a curvy road the BMW's falling behind me 1.6 16v 109 hp =)) attcking corners in style woo

[@andersainz8921]

I have recently bought a c4 vts 180hp with 175.000km, and i have another one with 1.4 90hp engine, there is a universe between the 2, the 180hp when the vvti system kicks in is incredibly funny, the best decision i have ever made. It’s incredible to the eyes of someone who knows about cars.

[@YulianV1990]

Nice review there! I've got an HDI 2.0 VTS Coupe myself since 3 months and I have put 5k km's on the clock. I can definitely tell that the spoiler does come from the factory :) It was included only on the rarely bought 2.0 HDi's, 1.6 HDi's didn't get it along with some extra trim levels. Fortunately I can say that the tyres do make a huge difference between the corners in the track, mine was wobbly, but after ensuring the suspension has no faults and I changed tyres I could definitely see it going. I haven't been able to test competitors cars that were in the same good condition so I cannot really say for sure if the C4 VTS Coupe would be inferior to them.

[@carmanick]

Thanks for the feedback and I’m glad you enjoy yours. The C4 is fun to drive and the grip I find is good, but the standard suspension is quite soft, good for British roads! I always thought the HDi VTS didn’t get the spoiler, I checked the press photos too and it seemed to not, although lots of people fit their spoilers to their cars!

[@abvgabvg]

imam sličnog,i ne očekujući previše - dobih i više nego što sam očekivao.

[@pk-dn5sj]

I've paid 1000 pounds for my 1.6VTR+ coupe in black 3 years ago with 40k miles... Still runs great.. I've changed front and rear shocks@springs AUTODOC👌 and brake discs@pads... When I bought it the cruise control didn't work.. After changing the clutch switch and cleaning the steering wheel buttons it worked for week but then stopped working? Cruise control is essential for me and I've almost sold the car but then as the last chance I've bought 2nd steering wheel control unit for 20 pounds of ebay.. Changed it my self with help from KZbin 🤣 And the cruise control works like a dream... I love it to have it on the steering wheel rather then on stalk behind it like audi@mercedes@bmw of this era... The ONLY few downsides is the lack of proper cup holders(there is space!) and.... Well that's it... For 3 Door Coupe looking hatchback it's pretty amazing... Fits mountain bike in the boot or even a large table or drawers... Spare wheel... The other thing I need to improve its the sound of the actual engine.. The 1.6 16v it's somehow sounding really like wining other then grunting... But hey it's for every day driving so it's perfectly adequate.. 40mpg at 65-70mph which is great... Also the rear wiew window split it's exact the level of the lights of cars behind you so at night I don't get dazzling from lights which is great. It has dimming rear wire mirror anyway... The boot divider is simply genius... Simply clever idea for sure can't believe ŠKODA hasn't think of it 1st(I'm CZECH BTW😜) But the best thing are the seats! I have lumbar support and they are so comfy... I'm 5"7 so not that tall and they feel excellent... Just so comfy and soft with decent side support... My mate who is a bit more chunky did react and comment on them when 1st sitting inside... Arm rest it's a must and it works well... So yeah I have to say its pretty good value for money car... I wouldn't be as happy without the arm rest and rear parking sensors so go for VTR+ to get the important toys for sure... Great 3 Door Coupe for very little money... Still looks pretty futuristic even now 17 years later ❤️

[@carmanick]

Hey thanks for commenting. Your VTR+ sounds pretty awesome. Well done solving the cruise control. I agree I can't live without it either and it's super helpful the buttons are on the wheel where you can see them! Sounds like a hassle for fixing but well done on finding the issue. I maybe have too much engine sound due to my exhaust but it does make the 2.0 sound great! I agree on the cup holders you are so right! They could've done something for sure, maybe the trays under the vents could have been fold out cup holders?! The boot storage is definitely a similar idea to the Skoda simply clever touches, and they should so copy this idea from Citroen! Funny you say about.the split window, I always complain it makes it hard to see cars behind on the motorway but I suppose that does mean the lights don't blind you! I hope you continue to enjoy your car, I still love mine!

[@superthierry1]

The advert was the best ever.. The C4 changing into an Autobot.. That's Citroën all over.. 😎🤖

[@carmanick]

You’re definitely right! The advert alone was a good enough reason to buy the car! That advert has to be one the most famous car adverts ever, and it was so right, the C4 is alive with technology!

[@superthierry1]

@@carmanick even tho I'm a Toyota fanboy the equipment list is expansive 😁😁 very impressive. I've seen a Loeb edition in a nice WRC bright Red on Autotrader going for £695, dashboard light is on!! If you're a Citroën fan that's a great find. 👍🏿👍🏿

[@carmanick]

@@superthierry1 The Loebs do look and that's a great price. I bought this VTS for £850 four years ago, but of a bargain and its been pretty reliable too! Yeah so much equipment and it's all so clever, the cornering headlights, the vibrating seat, the sat nav (which doesn't have postcode search...!), the digital displays and fixed hub steering wheel too. It's properly clever and amazing for a mainstream car from a mainstream brand! You know you want to buy one :p. What Toyota do you have? Thanks for watching and commenting btw

[@camptube7621]

I had one of these. It was an amazing car. I fitted a custom single silencer exhaust. She was a beast. Handled amazingly and so quick.

[@limafleksa]

I am proud to say that I am getting one too. But here's the kicker it's a limited series by Loeb. 330 out of 400. I am so excited and happy and I can't believe that I will own it in a few days. It's one of the better cars. And that's coming from someone who owned a lot, and I do mean a lot of frech cars and some others in general.

[@carmanick]

Oh wow a Loeb edition! Very nice indeed. What engine is it? I know they did a low number of VTS 180 loebs but many were the standard 1.6. The C4 is such a brilliant car, and the Loeb is a wonderful collectable highlight how successful the C4 was in the world rally championship! I wish all the best with your purchase Thanks for watching and commenting

[@limafleksa]

@@carmanick Mine is a 2.0 16v and it has been slightly chipped to 205 or 210 hp. Rides well on Black Eibach springs. Every button works and it only did 97K original kilometres!

[@carmanick]

@@limafleksa wow that is low mileage. The 2.0 is super rare here! Congrats to you, sounds like you have the perfect version! Mines on 99,000 miles so maybe 160k km

[@limafleksa]

@@carmanick Thank you man. I plan on keeping it forever haha

[@thatsentertainment5602]

I test drove a C4 2008 petrol/auto and it was one of the best hatches i have ever driven! The ride quality was smooth, especially over road bumps and it cornered like a rally car! The audio system was good quality too!

[@carmanick]

Did you not go through with buying? Yeah I think ride and handling is pretty good too, the interior for me is amazing, crazy how bold it is for a regular car! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@thatsentertainment5602]

@@carmanick Thanks for replying and yes I will go through with buying. I once owned a Peugeot and would say the C4 drove and cornered better.

[@carmanick]

@@thatsentertainment5602 well I can highly recommend. Is it a coupe you're looking at or a 5 door? They both look cool with their own design and character

[@thatsentertainment5602]

@@carmanick Yes its a great driving car and it was the 5 door hatch I test drove. I know it doesnt have the hydropneumatic suspension but the ride was still nice and soft over bumps on the road and the cornering excellent too.

[@rgbcom]

Great video! Here in Argentina they marketed this one, C4 Hatch 2 liter ( the one I have) , 1.6 liter petrol and diesel. And the 4 door with a trunk. Wish they would have made a station wagon! Mine is a 2008 and only minor problems. Love the design.

[@carmanick]

Oh thanks for the kind words and for watching. Oh that's really interesting, is your hatch the 5 door? I love how different and stylish the coupe, 5 door hatchback and the saloon looks! We never got the saloon in the UK (or Europe I think!). An estate would've been very cool and I'm sure would've looked very interesting! Really cool that you got the C4 in Argentina, that's so far away from Europe!

[@frankdiaz2829]

Good video man, I love this car!

[@chutac009]

Hi, I love that colour! One question, do your headlights make a grinding noise when ignition is switched on, when they initialise? kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKWcan-nm8yBfs0 Mine are on the link.

[@carmanick]

Hi Thankyou and thanks for watching. I’ve never noticed that noise on mine at all. Can you hear it from inside the car?

[@chutac009]

@@carmanick Hey, thanks for answering. It can be heard from the inside, but only if you listen very carefully and the radio isn't on.

[@carmanick]

@@chutac009 I’ll take a closer look, I always have the radio on but I’ve never noticed it before. I’ll have a play next week and let you know!

[@chutac009]

@@carmanick thanks, I appreciate it!

[@warwick1765]

Yes my VTS makes the same noise. Think it's normal. !

[@1983woz]

Don't know if it's been mentioned already but love the Volkswagen top while doing the Citroën review 🤣🤣🤭 Cracking car though, thinking of getting one as a runabout.

[@carmanick]

Haha I once had a Golf GTI many moons ago and now my Mum pretty buys me every t shirt she sees for Xmas with a VW badge on it! I've since made my own Citroen C4 t shirt so I'll wear that another time! It is a proper cracking car! You definitely should get one! I hold no responsibility if you have problems though ;p but mines been good to me !

[@konstantinoskonstantinos2778]

Congrats...Great video...I myself have exactly the same car but the 1.6 lt...I absolutely love it ,so I'll answer yes to your question...

[@carmanick]

Thankyou Konstantinos! Thanks for watching and glad you love and appreciate your C4, nice to know there’s people out there that love them too and I’m not just crazy!

[@markturner7409]

Great video buddy , really enjoyed looking at the extra features of the vts ! I own a 2005 2.0l petrol vtr + that’s full leather interior ! I got the car by default as a pool car for work , it’s a belter to drive and I’m really smitten by the car ! , I would never have chose a Citroen but I really can’t fault how good it is to drive , it’s a real pleasure and yeah I love the arm rest too 👍

[@carmanick]

That's very kind of you to say, watching back there seems to be so many audio issues and things I said wrong, so nice to know people can look passed that! Great to see another fan, the full leather is real nice, and a rather rare option, very jealous! Is it a Coupe or 5dr? Yeah i think they drive much nicer than people realise and the interior quality is very good as well! They seem so rare on the roads now but good to see there is a following! Good luck with it, hope it treats you well!

[@markturner7409]

@@carmanick it’s a 5dr! Is that still classed as a coupe mate? Like I said I enjoyed the vid very much , I’ve been watching all the c4 vids and yours is tops I reckon dude , any audio issues were minimal and didn’t stop the quality of the message ✌👍

[@carmanick]

@@markturner7409 the coupe is the 3dr ;p. I love how the 5dr and 3dr look so different and how the 5dr has the round shape, quite 2CV like! Well I'm glad. It's currently off the road while I have been doing some work to it but hope to get it back on the road soon!

[@carmanick]

@@markturner7409 the coupe is the 3dr ;p. I love how the 5dr and 3dr look so different and how the 5dr has the round shape, quite 2CV like! Well I'm glad. It's currently off the road while I have been doing some work to it but hope to get it back on the road soon!

[@athanasioskrisilios4340]

Very nice car,i bought last year a citroen c4 thp 150hp and i love it.

[@carmanick]

Thank you and yours sounds great too. That’s the 1.6 turbo right? Glad you love it, they’re great cars and it’s nice seeing all the comments of people who love the C4! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@Lookbusybuddy]

I like the size and shape. Not bothered about premium. Reliability i think was affected by drainage. Bit like the twintop tigra.

[@RogueBrit]

I've had two love them,the last one was a press car with sat nav and leather in the yellow.One thing to know is water pump is plastic ..

[@carmanick]

That’s great! Wow having an old press car must’ve been a find. I do like the leather interior. I wish I had the fixed panoramic roof and the JBL sound system but they are rare options! I love the Scott Yellow colour, such an unusual colour but looks really nice Good thing to know of the water pump thanks. I intend of changing the cambelt in the next few weeks so will got a new water pump then

[@RogueBrit]

@@carmanick try to get the original airbox as its a resonator box for better torque....I remember test driving my first one and I was blown away what a great car they are

[@lahonymanor2927]

Does it bring plastic effect the longevity?? Mine is 13 years old and has same water pump. If the power steering tank has a hole in it, this will require a complete pump assembly.

[@cryptobond0079]

I also have a vts coupe in black full heated leather seats I think that's pretty rare in the 180 vts petrol version. These are going back up in value aswell now being the last vts models to be made by Citroen also the last year they won WRC with this C4

[@carmanick]

The black leather interior is very nice, and I think it was a rare option selected. I don't plan to sell mine but if they do go up in value and people start to see how awesome they are, hopefully they'll be looked after much better in the future and there will still be some around! Thanks for watching :)

[@MrRama2295]

@@carmanick Hi guys, here a owner of a Black VTS , rare fact here In Argentina citroen only offered the full version, 180hp with black leather and heated seated, the are about 400 units.

[@carmanick]

MrRama2295 wow that’s awesome! It’s great that there are VTSs as far as Argentina and it’s cool that You have one of the 400 too

[@MrRama2295]

@@carmanick yea proud owner, it has 159k km but running strong.

[@cryptobond0079]

@@carmanick fancy doing a turbo conversion? I'm tempted to get the dp Engineering kit carmanick

[@ignaciofuentesgonzalez9680]

I own the same car. I would love to improve your gearbox, put a sixth for example or replace sprockets. There is the 138 hdi model that has 6 speeds and is exactly the same body. Do you know if it can be installed?

[@karakondzula1388]

The only cool C4, quite unique looking car, i only wish they put hydraulic suspension in it. Yes speedometer and the steering wheel are probably the highlights of this car

[@carmanick]

Yeah I’d say very unique considering it’s a regular car. The hydraulic suspension would have definitely been very cool, but I guess it’s great they still hung on to the tech with the C5 and C6 before retiring. Yeah not so keen on the C4s after, even the latest. I guess the Cactus is the closest thing in terms of innovation and funky style, but doesn’t have anywhere near the performance and driving enjoyment my VTS gives! Thanks for commenting!

[@anonymjavel3925]

Im concidering getting one VTS 180HP petrol as a Daily driver, would look nice besides my Mégane 225 RS and my dads avantime & vel satis.

[@carmanick]

Wow no way! I have an Avantime and Vel Satis too, sounds like your family has good taste like me ;p. The megane 225 is a cool car, I wonder how it compares to the C4, I’m sure you can tell me ;p. I hope you get a VTS 180 soon!

[@anejz1637]

I'm looking at C4 2.0 by Loeb for a potential purchase, is the Loeb edition any different to a VTS? does it have any difference in chassis and suspension?

[@carmanick]

Hi. Oh wow the 2.0 Loebs are super rare, as most are 1.6 petrol or diesels. So the Loeb is just a styling exercise I understand, no suspension or chassis changes over the VTS. However, the 2.0 Loeb and the 1.6 Loeb would be different as the VTS has a few differences to the standard car that 2.0 Loeb would get being based on the VTS (bigger brakes and traction control you can fully turn off) . Great car, have you found one to buy? Good luck with it and thanks for watching

[@anejz1637]

@@carmanick i researched the by Loeb C4 vs normal it has a bit harder suspension and more direct steering. I did go and watch the C4 by Loeb but it turned out to be a 140hp insted of 180, at direction changing and steering the car was very responsive, fast and amazing. If the car had 180hp i would buy the car 100%, but personally for 140hp i will rather go for the gen 8, Civic type S.

[@douglasdahlstrom949]

Great car! I have one as well, 320.000 km and still going strong! :D

[@carmanick]

Wow that’s amazing, mines nearly on 100,000 miles (approx 160,000km) and it’s doing well but yours has done very well? Who said Citroen’s were unreliable?

[@douglasdahlstrom949]

@@carmanick Sure I have had some stuff replaced but nothing too serious and the engine and brakes are amazing! Just keeps going on and on

[@warwick1765]

Mine is at 252,000km now. Nothing major wrong! Red vts btw you should send me your DS3 Knob !

[@douglasdahlstrom949]

@@carmanick Update: Had to replace the wheel bearings and the brake discs at 330,000km, some rust have appeared around the front bonnett and the doorframes, there is a strange ESP error, the cruise control don't work, and the panorama roof didn't quite survive last winter (lots of cracks in it now). Engine still excellent though, closing in on 340,000...

[@carmanick]

@@douglasdahlstrom949 sounds like you've got a growing list of issues but the engine at that mileage is impressive! Will you fix those issues you listed?

[@samsmith5640]

Recommend this as a first car? Think I might invest

[@carmanick]

If you can get insured I can’t see why not! They’re easy to drive and although they are quite powerful, they arent snappy or too fast either.

[@samsmith5640]

Insurance is 1000 so don’t see why not

[@harjatalonen3467]

I just got this as my first car and I love it so far👌

[@carmanick]

@@harjatalonen3467 awesome! I hope you enjoy it :)

[@warwick1765]

Hi. My gear nob is falling apart and I like your one off the DS3. How do you make it fit? Thanks!

[@carmanick]

Haha I actually removed it last week and changed back to an original one! I didn’t fit the DS3 one, but when I removed it just looked like it has the most plastic collar already in the gearknob and just pushed on. . It’ didn’t look like there were any modifications to make it fit. There are guides I think on the internet for doing this. To remove the gearknob you just pull up really hard, the plastic collar fits onto some gestures on the metal gearstick. The DS3 gearknob is much heavier and bigger which makes it nice to use! Sorry I can’t be more help but thanks for watching!

[@carmanick]

@ZweiTinte dam sorry to hear that. The steering wheel and the digital displays are very cool and really set off the interior design. The wheel works really well, I thought it’d be a gimmick but it is actually clever and functional. The DS3 is a great car with quite the following now! Maybe lacks some of the cool C4 features but it has its only style and funky design elements! Thanks for watching

[@enzocasorran3104]

Great video!!

[@carmanick]

Thank you :) glad you enjoyed

[@galaxi407]

The back reminds me of Honda CRX

[@carmanick]

Yeah i can see that actually with the cut off rear end and the glass in the top section. It also looks a lot like the Mazda 323 3dr from the mid 90s (323C i think its called)

[@vitoldasengineer]

I envy you so much that you are lucky to have VTS model. Great car, great review.

[@carmanick]

Thank you, that's nice of you to say! The VTS is a great model but the original C4 itself is a clever, quirky and great looking car!. Do you have a C4?

[@vitoldasengineer]

@@carmanick not yet but looking into getting one.

[@carmanick]

Good choice ;p. Well good luck in getting one. Will it be of this generation and will it be coupe (3door) or the 5door?

[@vitoldasengineer]

@@carmanick only 3 door coupe and this generation.

[@carmanick]

@@vitoldasengineer fine choice!

[@fxtblues]

Soo much kit should never have sold mine

[@simeonselmon8318]

I wish my citroen c4 was a vts my citroen is nice to drive but boring not enough power

[@carmanick]

Haha they are great but the awesome things about C4 is that the main cool features are available on every car, like the fixed hub steering wheel, the translucent digitise display, and the awesome styling too!

[@Magewars12]

What is your exhaust plz ? I want same !

[@carmanick]

Hey, I'm not sure to be honest, it was already on the car when I got it. I can look underneath it to see if it's branded and purpose built

[@Magewars12]

ok, tanks

[@MrBever3]

looking into buying a vts. How is it to rev match?

[@carmanick]

Hey That's a great choice :). Ermm I don't think it's any different to any car. The pedal are quite close together if that's what you mean? The engine is nice and revvy so it's a great engine to ring out

[@samuelrobson9933]

thats not the original exhaust is it? my fell off and i got a puegeot exhaust cos it was cheaper. Also my fan is broken and all the electronics are shot, and someone nicked/vandalised my spoiler. I think im going to scrap it and replace it with the same car. They are dirt cheap

[@carmanick]

Samuel Robson hey, no this is not the standard exhaust. I would have liked one but the previous owner fitted this as the standard exhausts are hard to come by. Sorry to hear about your problems, they’re great cars that are a bit over complicated at times. I have a couple of electronic issues to work through but I adore the car!

[@MrRafaztar]

You need a lapel mic like yesterday brother

[@lahonymanor2927]

I can hear him just fine brother

[@andreasmarkert7642]

der war damals eine sehr interresante Alternative zu den etablierten produkten aus Deutschland, Korea oder Japan. Leider kommt ja nichts gleichwertiges mehr aus England oder Italien!!!

[@carmanick]

Ja, ich glaube auch, eine interessante Alternative, veilleicht win bisschen zu langsam, Aber für much sehr aufgeregt. Aus Italie, es war die Fiat Stilo Abarth mit 170hp und fünf zylinder! Ist die Ford Focus ST170 Aus England, Deutschland oder Amerika?!

[@carmanick]

Mein Deutsch ist nicht sehr gut Aber ich versuche!

[@Bombastic_Spastic]

Great review, but with all due respect don't drag your trainers across the gravel, or dub the sound out in the edit.

[@carmanick]

Yeah I noticed that rather bad habit after ! I’ll make sure for next time I don’t!

[@Bombastic_Spastic]

Nice to see a good review of a VTS though, was contemplating finding one of these or a mainstream FN2 type R

[@carmanick]

@@Bombastic_Spastic thank you , I appreciate that. The Civic FN2 seems to be a great car, I love the styling and the funky interior, it’s almost Citroen like in its character but then has the screaming vtec. Although down on power and performance the VTS has a similar character if maybe less excitable, with all the power at the top when the vvt kicks in. I do love the engine but I’d definitely consider a Civic too in the future!

[@fxtblues]

It was sadly too slow so I bought a Subaru ! + Gearbox is the worst, so sloppy.

[@carmanick]

@@fxtblues the gearbox isn’t the best, it’s the clutch that bothers me the most. Both characteristics are bit too synonymous with french cars! I owned a Subaru up until recently, a Legacy Spec B with 241hp! That was rapid. I’ve done a video on it if you check out my channel! What Subaru did you buy?

[@DenizCDemir]

Me: Owning the same vts for 8 years Me 4:56: wat. O.O

[@carmanick]

You must really love it if you’ve had it that long! I’ve had mine maybe 4 years now! Do you mean you just discovered that the trim pops out in the boot and you didn’t know?! ;p

[@DenizCDemir]

@@carmanick Yes I did not know about the trim that pops out in the boot, and I didn't know about the one under the passenger's seat either! So thanks for those! I've had this car for years now and I'm only at 87000km which is fairly uncommon I think. I've been looking to make some changes in the interior. I don't have the factory media system and I'm really tired of burning CDs in 2021 my friends have been making fun of me. I also really dislike the feel of the steering wheel material I think I might get a fake leather sew on. Great video btw!

[@carmanick]

@@DenizCDemir Thankyou for watching and commenting :). That’s low kilometres, mine is on 160000km so nearly double! It is a shame there is no Bluetooth but the car is a little old. Maybe you can plug aux in somewhere? Hope you have more happy years and make the changes you want!

[@DenizCDemir]

@@carmanick Thank you very much! I will be looking to add a usb or aux for sure!

[@philippemoulin561]

Il ne faut pas pousser la première et la seconde en rupture comme ils l ont fait comme des boufons les boîtes n aime pas et ça serre a rien il a lever le pied en début troisième

[@ogstinky7305]

Kinda felt like a fifth gear video

[@carmanick]

Is that a good or bad thing?