mk2 gti 16v or bmw 318is coupe ??

[matg340]

Folks ive sold my mk2 (1.6) an lookin for somethin to replace ! Obviously a bit biased on here but what would you guys go for ? a mk2 16valve or a 318,is coupe think they are roughly about the same power !Takin into concideration reliability , runnin cost also which would be better between an 8 or 16 v ?  just after some other peoples thoughts
Chers Mat

[Horney]

Dub will be quicker as the beemers are not as quick as you would think (Is it an E30?). That said the beemer is RWD so you can get your drifto on. Hoarses for courses really, I like the looks of older BM's and nearly bought an E30 325i Sport a while back but the fuel consumption put me off. Glad I went for a Golf in the end.

Nick

[cняis]

i expect you will get some biased views!

think about power to weight, golf will be more nimble too i should think. however i'd quite fancy an old skool ghetto 3 series (but a 325i or something)

8v/16v - well 8v's are better on fuel and i'd imagine a bit more forgiving for town driving. but i havent driven a 16v 

[cняis]

I like the looks of older BM's and nearly bought an E30 325i Sport a while back

Nick

great minds and all that 

[matg340]

Kinda what i was thinking really golf would be loads more fun ! was an e36 i was lookin at but now ive come across a 16v down the road from me for 600 ono ! doesnt look too bad in the pics but then they never do !!

Think im gonna get another golf but cant make my mind up between 8 or 16v ?? What do you reckon folks ?

Is there really much difference between the two ?

[Horney]

Kinda what i was thinking really golf would be loads more fun ! was an e36 i was lookin at but now ive come across a 16v down the road from me for 600 ono ! doesnt look too bad in the pics but then they never do !!

Think im gonna get another golf but cant make my mind up between 8 or 16v ?? What do you reckon folks ?

Is there really much difference between the two ?

Nick

[cняis]

16v will be quicker but use more fuel. also liable to be more expensive (read overpriced!).

however that said a 16v will probably hold its value more if its a good example.

later 16v's came with bigger front brakes.

thats about it.

[russ-vdub]

16v are more prone to going BOOOOM

[Agreeable Slick]

16v are more prone to going BOOOOM

Are they? You must have brought some right sh!tters.

[dabill]

buy the beemer. i would.


....oooo who am i kidding! buy a golf! get either a 16v or 8v, whichever one has the best bodywork(i.e. lack of rust)

both have their bonuses, 16v great for motorways and fast overall speed, 8v good for town and beating all those scooters off the line. both reletivly cheap to fix, and spares are readily available, although 8v spares seem to be more frequently available. but having said that, you see alot mroe 16v engines up for sale as a complete lump... so good arguments for both sides really.

like i say, make sure its a solid example.

i own an 8v golf mk2. but i also own a 20v mk2 golf. and have driven 16v's. buy a fiat.