MK2 GTi - Advice

[JMallows]

I am looking to finally get a GTi, like so many others... Dont seem to be having much luck I did find a GL5, but no tax or Mot though not... Though the extra cylinder would have been 

Anyway, i think i know a few things about them, having been here for a while now, and through owning mine for over three years... Few more questions though. Dont want to ressurect the whole 8V v 16V thing, but seriously, is there a lot in reliability etc... Not overly concerned about the preformance, and i dont even want to ask which is better, i shall make up my own mind  Is there a lot in the reliabilty etc... the only ting i can think of is 16V are seen to be better, but not sure if this is reflected in everyday driving?

Secondly, K-JET or DIGIFANT? Which is more reliable etc... and why?

Finally, i've found this advert, does it sound pricey...? I'm awaiting photos, so dont know how good it is!

A wholly original MkII 8v Golf GTi.

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A chance to aquire a wholly original MkII 8v Golf GTi. It is totally unmodified (with the exception of hidden K&N air filter) with the original Blaupunkpt ‘Melbourne’ radio. No additional speaker holes in parcel shelf or lowered suspension etc. All original service books and owner's manuals.

Very good condition for age, no rust, well maintained and everything works. Oil change due in 1000 miles.

• 1987
• 159,000 miles
• MoT until Feb 07
• Atlas grey metallic
• 5 Door
• Power Steering
• Central Locking
• Metal tilt/slide sunroof
• Original alloy wheels – recently refurbished
• 4 new tyres
• All new shocks/struts
• All new brake pads, new front discs
• Northern Ireland registration plate
• New gear linkage

A move abroad forces a reluctant sale. Offers around £1390

Thanks

[Neaty]

Personally I prefer K-Jet for that instant response, as there seems to be a tiny bit of lag with digifant (i have recently purchased an 8 valve digi) so having said that I was very impressed with the way the 8v delivers the power as its instant. 16v not alot happens till 4000rpm but that doesnt bother me, didnt find it a problem, its still fairly torquie low down in the revs.

Having got both 16v and 8v there is nothing in them in terms of reliability, both as good as each other. But with 16valves they will be more likely to have been thrashed, as lets face it thats what they are built to do so would avoid high mileage valvers (170k plus) i had a 190k valver and it cost me a fortune until i eventually realised it needed a new distributer, how ever my 150k valver (that came with lots of service history) is rock solid.

I wouldnt get too hung up on the whole 8v versus 16v dilemma, just pick one you like. Both great to drive. Good luck in your search

[JMallows]

Yeah, i try not to bother with the whole 8 v 16V thing, but i did have the same thought that it would've probably been thrashed more!! It was only really a K-jet v digi thing that i didnt have a clue on! I always though k-jet was made for performance, and digi was made for economy... which seems to be what you suggested??

Anyway, thanks for your help

Any ideas on the one i found above?

[Neaty]

Yeah, i try not to bother with the whole 8 v 16V thing, but i did have the same thought that it would've probably been thrashed more!! It was only really a K-jet v digi thing that i didnt have a clue on! I always though k-jet was made for performance, and digi was made for economy... which seems to be what you suggested??

Anyway, thanks for your help

Any ideas on the one i found above?

Yea thats the outlook i have on it, otherwise they would of made the late 16valves Digifant wouldnt they....perhaps.

My only reservation with the car is the mileage, you want to make sure you get plenty of miles out of it befoe it starts going pearshaped. But have a look it it, you dont have to buy the first one you see!

[mix]

yay...your joining the GTI club....you are gonna love it....and you will have 5-gears

[JMallows]

Yeah, i try not to bother with the whole 8 v 16V thing, but i did have the same thought that it would've probably been thrashed more!! It was only really a K-jet v digi thing that i didnt have a clue on! I always though k-jet was made for performance, and digi was made for economy... which seems to be what you suggested??

Anyway, thanks for your help

Any ideas on the one i found above?

Yea thats the outlook i have on it, otherwise they would of made the late 16valves Digifant wouldnt they....perhaps.

My only reservation with the car is the mileage, you want to make sure you get plenty of miles out of it befoe it starts going pearshaped. But have a look it it, you dont have to buy the first one you see!

Yeah, i do agree, does look nice though! Probably not going to bother with it, read below, and one shall see why!

I have found one thats just had a new engine put in, and a few other bits and bobs, apparantly around 140BHp.. 8V. Its also close to where i am Only probs are, its red.... and its on ebay. I can just see it going up really high. Currently £500, so i'm going to ring him up... I'll post pics of it here soon

yay...your joining the GTI club....you are gonna love it....and you will have 5-gears

I know, something i've wanted for a while now. I want to make it a second car though, so cant be too expensive!! 5 Gears - cars only have four dont they??! 

[gibby]

The car in the advert has too many doors !

[Neaty]

nout wrong with 5 doors 

[JMallows]

I'd rather have the extra doors   The one on ebay - he wants £1750 -  Feck Back to the searching then!

[gibby]

nout wrong with 5 doors

I agree........if you've got a wife and kids !

You've just turned 20 recently yeah Neaty ? I'm not seeing five doors for a good few years !