Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: miketurner on 10 August 2006, 13:46
Title: 8v or 16v
Post by: miketurner on 10 August 2006, 13:46
Hi Guys
I am looking at buying a mk2 golf gti and wondered which car you guys have got/would go for any 8v owners wish they had gone for the 16v?
Ok guys honest answers please, the insurance isn't an issue as I currently have a 7 series BMW so you can imagine what I am paying on that, I fancied something a bit smaller and a bit of a classic(hope you guys dont mind me calling these cars that????)
Cheers
Mike.
Title: Re: 8v or 16v
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 10 August 2006, 13:58
seriously use the search function cos this question has been done to death and there is loads of info on this site if u search for it tho. u prob wont get any constructive comments either, best thing is to take both types for a drive and see what you prefer!
Title: Re: 8v or 16v
Post by: jv on 10 August 2006, 14:02
Here we go again!
Mike, this has been asked loads of times before and tends to descend into a right old rant  :lipsrsealed:
Best bet, take a drive in both and see what you think, not what other people say :afro:
(beat me to it mr 8v :) )
Title: Re: 8v or 16v
Post by: Judderi on 10 August 2006, 14:06
Title: Re: 8v or 16v
Post by: Horney on 10 August 2006, 14:18
Ha 8v's are better as 8 less valves to go wrong! (Really had to dig deap to find an advantage there!)
But really just drive one of each and make up your own mind. I love my 8v but I've never driven a 16v so I'm ignorant to what I *could* be missing!
Nick
Title: Re: 8v or 16v
Post by: mix on 10 August 2006, 14:54
All about the low down torque :laugh:
seriously, drive both and make your mind up....if you do long distance driving then a 16v would probably be better, but if you just do short hops about town then get a 8v....also depends on how well you like spending money on petrol.... :huh:
Or get a G60 :laugh:
Title: Re: 8v or 16v
Post by: miketurner on 10 August 2006, 14:55
Ok guys sorry :sad:
Title: Re: 8v or 16v
Post by: mix on 10 August 2006, 15:02
Don't worry about it dude, there is a 55+ page thread somewhere about it....
Title: Re: 8v or 16v
Post by: rwalker on 10 August 2006, 17:25
That was short... there was me thinking that it was all going to kick off again :o)
If you have a spare day or so, read through the huge thread... it makes interesting reading.
- Ross
Title: Re: 8v or 16v
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 10 August 2006, 17:29
If you've got an 8v then 8v's are best and if you've got a 16v then 16v's are best :nerd:
I've got 16 lovely valves :smug:
Title: Re: 8v or 16v
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 10 August 2006, 17:31
If you have a spare day or so, read through the huge thread... it makes interesting reading.
and at the end you are still none the wiser :laugh:
Title: Re: 8v or 16v
Post by: tobz. on 10 August 2006, 17:31
We need a running for cover smiley especially for the old 8v vs 16v debate threads!!!
Try both as suggested mike a see which best suits your driving style, cough *valver* cough ;)
Title: Re: 8v or 16v
Post by: rwalker on 10 August 2006, 17:50
My advice is find a GTI thats in good nick that you like and then fight your corner. Personally I wouldnt let the number of valves dictate what car you get... too much.
- Ross
Title: Re: 8v or 16v
Post by: rowlers on 10 August 2006, 21:11
agreed but valvers are better! :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: 8v or 16v
Post by: rwalker on 10 August 2006, 21:19