GTI vs VR6

[Rmachines]

I'm thinking of upgrading .... but I'm not sure which way to go, Vr6 or GTI?

I have always imagined the GTI to be the fun sporty one but the VR6 to be the fast cruiser?  but I'm probably wrong.... What are the main differences and advantages etc.... ?

[Len]

16v = 150bhp
Vr6 = 174bhp

The 16v is easily tuned up to around the standard figure of the vr6.
The Vr6 is reportedly a bit more tempremental. Prone to head gaskets.
But the Vr6 is not just a cruiser!

The best model to go for is the Vr6 Highline.
If you decide on the 16v then get one with as many toys as possible, air-con/leather etc.

[Matt-GTi]

Im selling my 16v in a week or so!

[Len]

Oh and dont get a red one!

[Overseer]

the difference in insurance for 16v vs vr6 can be quite large depending upon your circumstances etc

[bulk66]

Ive never owned a mk3 gti so i cant comment but my vr6 is great its got 140k on the clock ive had it about 4 months now and not had any problems apart from my water pump which cost a few pennys to put right. If you do get a Vr the first thing i would do depending on what your using it for is swap the springs and dampers as they tend to be a bit soft for fast road use but ok if your going to be pounding the motorways. The noise from a Vr6 engine with a cone filter is a real bark raising to a howl after 4k revs the mid range punch is a real neck snapper. They can be used as a cruiser as the engine is silkey smooth or as a real overtaking weapon and if you have a few pennys to spend a really really fast car. When buying one just have your wits about and make sure you get a good one as some engine part can be expencive......
Oh im 28 with 5yrs no claims and clean licence and my insurance just cost me £347    (now i like being old)

[Rmachines]

Wow thats for all the info!  I'm deffo leaning towards the VR6.  Do you still get all the luxuries?  I want the lot,  Air con, leather...  everything i can get really...   I might as well seeing as this will be my every day runaround now the littluns here  (baby's don't fit in the back of a GT-Four )

[Len]

Leather is an option I think, except on the Highline where its standard.
Ditto with air-con.

[Rmachines]

ah i see, so what is the diffrence between the normal VR6 and the Highline?

[Len]

Now ya got me! sure someone will tell us exactly.