8v - 16v Gti

[Dale]

Hi Guys

Newbie here  

I currently own a Punto GT which is soon getting booted and I need to get myself a MK2 Gti

I have been after one for ages

Could someone tell me the main differences between the 8v and 16v GTi, power - handling. Servicing costs, difference in trim etc etc etc

Just want to make sure I buy the right one  

Thanks
Dale

[marcus123]

alrite mate, welcome to the forum

a couple of topics back there was the mother of all topics 8v vs 16v.

read that, cos it will tell you everything you want to know about the diffrences and more!

[Veedubgt18v]

here is the thread


http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=7;action=display;threadid=7750

[tinman]

If you go Punto GT to GTI - make sure its 16v. Much as the 8v is a really good car (apparently) you will take a performance hit.

[marcus123]

 

kinda true, i did goin from a coupe turbo to an 8valve.

they are still good cars tho

[Veedubgt18v]

If you go Punto GT to GTI - make sure its 16v. Much as the 8v is a really good car (apparently) you will take a performance hit.

what do you mean apparently? they are good cars just not as quick as a 16v, do you want start a new thread see if we can hit 100 pages?  

although my 8v is quicker than vedubgti16v's 16v  

[Dale]

thanks for the reply guys

I have read about 10 pages of that topic and its all the same kind of stuff, Im looking for 8v-16v 0-60, Horse power difference and any difference in trim

im thinking the 16v will be the best for me as Im coming from a 1.4 GT 140bhp light as hell and would beat most stock Mk2 Golf's

Also I must have lecy windows, I hate handles  

Also how much will I have to pay for a Mk2 fairly standard in good condition?

Im selling my GT for 3k and dont wanna spend all that on a Golf

Thanks

[VeeDubGTI16v]

although my 8v is quicker than vedubgti16v's 16v  

yeah love it while you can

[Veedubgt18v]

i will dont worry!  

[GTi Kid]

hi mate mosts golf gti 16v come with e/ windows. i bought a oak green 16v h reg for ?1300 it has done 144000 miles but it is clean and very quick

there is some good ones out there