Talk 16v or vr6 owners opinions etc etc

[madmanmart]

Drove both and chose the 16v,

Don't forget the cam chain cost on the VR....

[northeast_gti-t]

I had an 8v for 1 year and now moved to a 16v it does cost a little bit more to run a 16v the gear box is alot better and its nice to have a hydraulic clutch and cable change box alot faster acceleration and keeps up with modern cars and few mods can achieve reasonable power its worth getting a 16v

16v for me as well, I can't justify the extra fuel costs, poorer handling and higher insurance for the sake of a nicer sounding engine and not much more bang for your buck from the VR6.
my fuel and insurance costs on the 16v basically stayed the same when transferring over from my last 8v so why wouldn't you grab another 35bhp for next to nowt?

Ive had 8v gti (cammed) 16v and a vr6.

16v wins for me. It handles best and is not much slower than a vr6 in a straight line. Heck, if you get in a vr6 slip stream it will tow you along with it.

I can drive a 16v faster a to b than a vr6.

Vr6 costs more in insurance and fuel and all that extra because it sounds good???

If I was to get another mk3 it would only be a 16v

vr6 engine should of never been put in that chassis, its heavy and infront of the front wheels. Worst position possible for handling. 

Drove both and chose the 16v,

Don't forget the cam chain cost on the VR....

Thanks everyone for all your help and advise i have weighed up all your opinions and 16v is the way to go so the search begins 

[xionsolaris]

keep an eye out on bargains I paid £500 for my 16v with 110k on the clock. I fixed the tensioner, next is the abs pump and passenger rear window 1 spot of rust just above the window I then sold my 8v for £630 so was way worth get a valver

[northeast_gti-t]

keep an eye out on bargains I paid £500 for my 16v with 110k on the clock. I fixed the tensioner, next is the abs pump and passenger rear window 1 spot of rust just above the window I then sold my 8v for £630 so was way worth get a valver

Will be doing  just got out bid on one  ,will be be selling my 8v eventually to

[Wayne]

If yours is tidy why not convert it.

[northeast_gti-t]

If yours is tidy why not convert it.

I thought of that option too Wayne mines mainly bodywork left now to do i guess its an option all the same but on the search for a valver tho 

[Khare]

16v for me. Couple of bits and bobs on it and you're only 15hp or so down from a VR6, and much lighter.

[Screech16v]

Where are the vr6 boys defending there machines .........they know 

[GOLF-MK3-GTI]

Where are the vr6 boys defending there machines .........they know 

 

[gasketface]

If i had to choose again and could afford one i would not consider anything but a VR again.I would never have a 16v again as the power difference just was'nt worth the extra fuel and insurance,too much revving to get anything useable.I certainly would'nt convert an 8v to a 16v just not worth it.If buying a VR6 look for a well serviced late model with the mk4 timing chain guides.I just stripped mine after 150k and guides have virtually no wear at all (See http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4054146-DIY-MKIV-VR6-Headgasket-Replacement-Reinstallation).Regular servicing and inspection is a must on a VR,they certainly ai'nt like an 8v where you can check under the bonnet every 6 months and just wash and check tyre pressures.Engines run hot in a small area so if you get a leak things can go very wrong very quickly.Cost of running a VR is high compared to an 8v but when you drive a good one you will wonder what you ever saw in an 8v !.In my VR i can poodle around in 5th at 30 mph no problem and i do'nt have to change gear if i want to get anywhere,i just floor it and it's there.Iv'e had 2 8v's,a 16v,a vr and now (not through choice) i'm running another 8v colour concept but my VR will be back soon !!!!.