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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: charlie, on 02 September 2005, 21:17

Title: first gti..
Post by: charlie, on 02 September 2005, 21:17: hey guys im new on here. :wink: at moment i dont drive a vw but hoping to get one very soon.

ive wanted a mk3 gti golf for ages but insurance costs have stopped me, although im now looking to buy one :smiley:
i currently drive a modified mk3 astra, (which to insure is prob bout the same as gti is gonna be :rolleyes:)
what i wanted to ask is:
which do u guys prefer?? the 2.0 8v or 2.0 16v ?? is there alot of difference??
im looking to get a 3dr would prefer black,what should i expect to pay for one?

thanks guys :wink:
Title: Re: first gti..
Post by: mrwotto on 05 September 2005, 20:00: Not sure about prices at the min, but I would definately go for a 16v, the difference in the two is 35bhp, which is quite a big difference..
Title: Re: first gti..
Post by: Len on 05 September 2005, 21:35: Prices to buy aint much different. If you buy an 8v you will be dissappointed in the end.

Bite the bullet and get the best 16v you can afford.
Then shop around for cheap insurance! :grin:
Title: Re: first gti..
Post by: AvwgolfA on 06 September 2005, 09:10: Nothing wrong with the 8v len old boy just people round here are very elitist when it comes to valves i just think its really sad and a bad reflection upon the site in general that this keeps happening week in week out,what's next the vw driver,drivers being hounded out for having less than 100bhp take it for what it is a vw golf or is that just not good enough any more.. :huh: :huh: :evil:
Title: Re: first gti..
Post by: Bazzer on 06 September 2005, 10:02: Here here... If it says 'GTI' on it, it's good in my book! :smiley:
Title: Re: first gti..
Post by: jte on 06 September 2005, 11:15: The 16v is faster, the 8v costs less to insure and (in theory) uses less petrol.

I say test drive both, get several insurance quotes on both and decide which one is best for you.

I did that and decided i prefered the 16v, six months later i test drove a VR6...............
Title: Re: first gti..
Post by: Len on 06 September 2005, 13:18: Not being elitist in any way Wayne old mate!

Look at what she wants! Says she wants a Mk3 to MOD!!!!!
Now why start off with a lower power engine???
I am of course assuming some of the mods will be in the engine department, so why start off with an inferior engine???? :tongue:

Yes also a VR6 would be the best but that would be more expensive to buy and insure.

I think she would be best to start off with the best she can afford and a 16v would be the best all round compromise.

Me biased???? :rolleyes:
Title: Re: first gti..
Post by: charlie, on 06 September 2005, 21:42: i wanna find a standard gti or vr6 to start with.. ill leave it standard for a while, (maybe jus lower it! :wink:)

insurance wise, i was told by several poeple that theres not a great deal difference between 16v and 8v.
Title: Re: first gti..
Post by: Len on 07 September 2005, 13:26: Well if you are leavig it standard for a while then dont even consider an 8V!!!!! :laugh:
Title: Re: first gti..
Post by: AvwgolfA on 07 September 2005, 16:29: :laugh:Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Buy a VR6 Depends if you want to be paying through your nose in the future for the vr6 petrol costs.. :laugh:

Group 16 ins for the 16v 150 bhp and ts 134mphÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â

Group 14 ins for the 8vÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â 115bhp and ts 124 mph mine does more at a push.. :laugh:

just the 16v has more to offer higher up after 70mph and 4k rpm so if you wanna lose your licence and pay the extra in fuel and insurance..16v is the way to go..

I have an 8v not being biased at all like most people round here .... :laugh: :laugh: :tongue:Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â :wink:
Title: Re: first gti..
Post by: charlie, on 07 September 2005, 23:48: Quote from: AvwgolfA on 07 September 2005, 16:29
:laugh:Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Buy a VR6 Depends if you want to be paying through your nose in the future for the vr6 petrol costs.. :laugh:

Group 16 ins for the 16v 150 bhp and ts 134mphÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â

Group 14 ins for the 8vÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â 115bhp and ts 124 mph mine does more at a push.. :laugh:

just the 16v has more to offer higher up after 70mph and 4k rpm so if you wanna lose your licence and pay the extra in fuel and insurance..16v is the way to go..

I have an 8v not being biased at all like most people round here .... :laugh: :laugh: :tongue:Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â :wink:

so really for a run around its not gonna be much difference between 16v and 8v?
i dont use motorways so im not gonna be getting higher than 60mph. dont wanna lose lience lol :wink:
Title: Re: first gti..
Post by: topher on 08 September 2005, 11:09: If you're not fussed about going fast, then you'll get a very tidy low miler 8v for the same price as a tatty high miler 16v, petrol and insurance costs on top of that... no contest really. Seems like an 8v would suit you down to the ground.
Title: Re: first gti..
Post by: gibby on 08 September 2005, 11:56: Hell fire ! We're now recommending mk3 8vs to people on the site ! What's the world coming to ! :wink: :laugh: We'll be having groups hugs and everything next. :laugh: :laugh:

Seriously, by the sound of it I'd have to agree with topher's advice on this if you really are after a mk3. :smiley:
Title: Re: first gti..
Post by: topher on 08 September 2005, 12:08: i know mate :embarassed: i almost didn't hit the "post" button after i read it back to myself
Title: Re: first gti..
Post by: Len on 08 September 2005, 13:09: Bah Humbug!

Nah we aint biased are we Wayne!!! :tongue:
Title: Re: first gti..
Post by: charlie, on 08 September 2005, 21:49: gonna have a good look round see what i can find, will keep u guys posted :wink:
Title: Re: first gti..
Post by: Neaty on 21 September 2005, 13:38: I dnt mean to offend anyone by this statement but after i killed my 16valve mark 2 I got put on my dads insurance for his 8 valve mark 3 gti, and found it very disapointing.

It was a good car to use as transport from a-b etc, in quite good nick but i dnt think i would ever consider an 8valve, think i have been spoilt after driving 16 valves.
Title: Re: first gti..
Post by: MrF16vmk3 on 26 September 2005, 01:11: Both good cars, but if you're not going to use the performance available at 5000 revs plus of the 16v then the 8v is a better town car.
Title: Re: first gti..
Post by: GolfGL on 26 September 2005, 21:58: When i was on elephant my quote for an 8v was Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£1770 and my quote for a 16v was Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£1776 and if its the same for you id go for the 16v and dont have to waste money to get the performance gains