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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Dipesh on 20 April 2005, 20:09

Title: What to choose for a daily driver? 8v vs 16v?
Post by: Dipesh on 20 April 2005, 20:09: Hi there,

I was just wondering what the differences are in things such as performance, driveability and also fuel economy? I still am unsure on what to go for as my new daily driver! Any views are greatly apprieciated. Also if any one knows of any golfs for sale it would be a great help!

Thanks

Dipesh
Title: Re: What to choose for a daily driver? 8v vs 16v?
Post by: mrwotto on 20 April 2005, 20:16: oh no not the 8v against 16v argument again lol
Title: Re: What to choose for a daily driver? 8v vs 16v?
Post by: sellers on 20 April 2005, 20:17: erm a driver? does exaclty what it says on the tin lol
Title: Re: What to choose for a daily driver? 8v vs 16v?
Post by: mrwotto on 20 April 2005, 20:18: No you have to drive it lol :grin:
Title: Re: What to choose for a daily driver? 8v vs 16v?
Post by: sellers on 20 April 2005, 20:23: Quote from: mrwotto on 20 April 2005, 20:16
oh no not the 8v against 16v argument again lol

lmao :grin:

i recon they should be merged to a Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â 24v then we can all be happy, however that works

people will only really argue for whatever car they have
Title: Re: What to choose for a daily driver? 8v vs 16v?
Post by: Dizzie on 20 April 2005, 23:30: drive both ffs!
make your own mind up.
next you'll be asking us if 'lexus' lights are cool :wink:
Title: Re: What to choose for a daily driver? 8v vs 16v?
Post by: Dipesh on 21 April 2005, 00:26: Quote from: Dizzie on 20 April 2005, 23:30
drive both ffs!
make your own mind up.
next you'll be asking us if 'lexus' lights are cool :wink:

If i could do that i wouldnt have posted this massage up!

Anyways, other opinions are helpful.....

Thanks

Dipesh
Title: Re: What to choose for a daily driver? 8v vs 16v?
Post by: Dipesh on 21 April 2005, 00:34: message not massage! Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â :laugh:
Title: Re: What to choose for a daily driver? 8v vs 16v?
Post by: Gambit on 21 April 2005, 09:20: depends what your daily driving is. if its just in & around towns then 8v is grand. but if it involves long stretches of country roads then the extra 8v's are wanted

personally id just buy a 16v and have best of both worlds. 16v's rock
Title: Re: What to choose for a daily driver? 8v vs 16v?
Post by: Dipesh on 21 April 2005, 14:53: I think it'll be most likly a 16v because i want the little bits like electric windows etc... the search goes on....
Title: Re: What to choose for a daily driver? 8v vs 16v?
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 22 April 2005, 11:47: you can get leccy windows etc in an 8v! just go and test drive both and you will notice the difference either way both are fun! :wink:
Title: Re: What to choose for a daily driver? 8v vs 16v?
Post by: Dipesh on 22 April 2005, 14:14: yeah, my mates has them but i'd say 90% of the ones i'm looking at dont! Thanks for your comments people
Title: Re: What to choose for a daily driver? 8v vs 16v?
Post by: Volkswagavin on 28 April 2005, 12:59: All depends on how much you like changing gear! If you catch a 16v off the cam when you put your foot down you won't go anywhere for a while unless you drop a few cogs. With the 8v you can accellerate quite well in 5th at 30mph. That said, the 16v gearbox can take the extra abuse needed to get the most out of it. Both are great although I am starting to see the limitations of my comparatively "stock" 8v.

Variable valve timing would be handy....