16v or 8v

[trustno1]

ok, def going 4 a 16v, damnit why didnt VW make jst a 16v and didnt bother wiv the 8v it would hav made life so much easyer, looks like i'll b paying a bit more insurance then  

[Hammy]

I have an 8V and love it to bits !!

Excelltn low down torque on the motorway and pleasing in the power range.  I bought mine as an 8V as I do alot of motorway mileage during peak times and because of that I have to drive at the lower end of the rev range. Because of this the 8V is more pleasing to drive and also better on fuel economy.

If I could drive on the motorway at 'normal' speeds without distractions then I would have gone for the 16V.  Insurance for me is not a problem as I am teatering (sp?) on the older side of life

Paul

[tinman]

ok, def going 4 a 16v, damnit why didnt VW make jst a 16v and didnt bother wiv the 8v it would hav made life so much easyer, looks like i'll b paying a bit more insurance then  

the 8v was largely historical. it'd been the stock engine carried forward from the mk1.

the problem was things like the RS Turbo. an 8v had no problems holding an xr3i at arms length but with things like the RS on the horizon VW had to raise their game, which they did quite nicely.

The original C plated RS was a very good car, but it suffered from an enormous problem that it was too hard core. The suspension resulted in a trip to casualty to have your spine xrayed, and lets face, if your gonna pull a bird its best not to include a trip A&E on your date.

hence the 16v walked away with the prize, and the E+ plated RS had its nuts chopped off.

tin

[Veedubgt18v]

i brought an 8 valve cos i wanted, full service history, less than 100k sound bodywork and no rude boy mods had to be mint! 16v or 8v i dont care i looked at both and out of 13 cars over 2 months ish my 8v was cleanest! series 1 rs turbo are quick! but they are ford  

[trustno1]

mmmmmmn it seems 2 be 50 / 50 here   but wot i can make out from is that the 8v its a nicer drive and better for town driving, where as the 16v is better on the motor way and after 4rpm

[trustno1]

btw yeah the RS turbo is very quick, but u wanna get in my mates kitted up escort cosworth   that was focking quick!!

[Veedubgt18v]

honestly drive them both you wont be disappointed at all!

[Dragon6]

well just been out on back roads today in the misses 8v loved it   in fact thinkin of swopping the valver for another for myself so if any1 fancies a swop/deal let us know J plate oak green 114k  

[golfvr6]

mmmmmmn it seems 2 be 50 / 50 here   but wot i can make out from is that the 8v its a nicer drive and better for town driving, where as the 16v is better on the motor way and after 4rpm

The 8v is the same as a 16v around town, at low revs. On the motorway there is no contest, 16v every time.

[Veedubgt18v]

basically is what it is is 8v was first and vw bettered it with a 16v, this by no means means the 8v is crap, both are good cars and yes there are faster out there but drive them you wont be disappointed! handling is sublime for a car of its age! and you would be surprised how many cars you can beat in the twisties in an 8 or 16v!