Would you swap?

[th3_f15t]

Right, I currently have a GTi 8 valve. It's in good condition, and I've spent a fair bit on it, including a new M.O.T. Currently thinking of selling it though, but not sure.

Now a good reason for me to sell it is that a mate has told me I can buy his GTi 16v, but this car has been offroad for a year and a half in dry store, no tax or M.O.T. on it and it's 2 years older than my current Golf.

Sell the 8 valve and buy the 16 valve model? Or Keep the 8 valve and do the 2.0 litre bottom end job? What to do... Help!

[dan_apps]

it depends on what needs doing to yours/his i suppose. you need to weigh up the costs and make a decision based on that! whats the shell like on both cars?

[Jay]

Factor in "Better the devil you know" in to your equations 

[th3_f15t]

Both cars are pretty much the same, but haven't seen the 16 valve in a few years. The only thing swaying me is the fact he's selling it to me at a really low price... A 16 valve costs a lot more these days.

Last I saw of it, it was in good condition, and my 8 valve is in very good condition too.

[DarnPB]

Can you afford to buy it without selling yours? If so, do that and make up your mind as you get the car ready to being on the road. Once you start working on it, you will have a pretty good idea on how sound the car is and thus have more of an idea on which way you want to go. You then have the choice of which car to sell.
If you can't do that, then I would say stick with what you know until a known quantity valver comes along if that is what you really want.

[th3_f15t]

Hm, bery good point there, but sadly I can't afford to buy it now and sell later.

The other main point to factor in here is that whichever car I end up with, both will be under going engine rebuild, gearbox overhaul and some suspension tweaks.

In favour of the 8 valve, I know it to be working and alright bodywork.

In favour of the 16 valve, it's already off road but I've seen it working before and it's in pretty good shape.

Argh! Brain hurting...

[Wayne]

Right, I currently have a GTi 8 valve. It's in good condition, and I've spent a fair bit on it, including a new M.O.T. Currently thinking of selling it though, but not sure.

Now a good reason for me to sell it is that a mate has told me I can buy his GTi 16v, but this car has been offroad for a year and a half in dry store, no tax or M.O.T. on it and it's 2 years older than my current Golf.

Sell the 8 valve and buy the 16 valve model? Or Keep the 8 valve and do the 2.0 litre bottom end job? What to do... Help!

Much better bet, the 16v being sat for over a year could need loads doing.

[VeeDubGTI16v]

you like slow cars dont you wayne 

go on bodywork and decide from that, if the bodywork on the valver is good get it before your mate changes his mind 

[Wayne]

you like slow cars dont you wayne 

go on bodywork and decide from that, if the bodywork on the valver is good get it before your mate changes his mind 

8v with a 2.0 bottom end will have more torque than a 16V 

[VeeDubGTI16v]

perfect for those caravaning holidays