I test drove a VR6 before getting my 16v, yeah i had always wanting a VR6 and more so a Highline, but after driving realised the VR6 is front heavy in comparison to the 16v. Yeah is sounds awsome, but i prefer the sound of my 16v screaming away. As i have said in every 16v vs VR6 debate, try each one for yourself. For me I loved the 16v hence why i got one, I have raced a few VR6's and were near enough matching upto above 100-110 then the VR started to pull away. People might say the VR is better spec'd, true if you get a highline model, but late 16v (R plates) usually came with the air-con heated leather seats etc. The 16v is a lot cheaper to run, service, petrol not 100% about insurance.