Mk2 Golf GTi's...
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Hi all,
I am currently very interested in buying a MK2 Golf GTi.
I have a couple of questions that I'm sure you would be able to help me with -
1) I am struggling to find many 16v's for sale on the tinterweb. Does anyone have any links to any sites where I can view classifieds? I have tried the Pistonheads classifieds, eBay and Autotrader. Are there any specific VAG forums that I could try?
2) Ideally I would like a 16v, are there any disadvantages between the 16v and 8v, am I right to be looking for a 16v? I know they are more powerful but this isn't always the be all and end all is it?
Help appreciated!
Thanks
I am currently very interested in buying a MK2 Golf GTi.
I have a couple of questions that I'm sure you would be able to help me with -
1) I am struggling to find many 16v's for sale on the tinterweb. Does anyone have any links to any sites where I can view classifieds? I have tried the Pistonheads classifieds, eBay and Autotrader. Are there any specific VAG forums that I could try?
2) Ideally I would like a 16v, are there any disadvantages between the 16v and 8v, am I right to be looking for a 16v? I know they are more powerful but this isn't always the be all and end all is it?
Help appreciated!
Thanks
speedtwelve said:
aka_kerrly is spot-on. I've previously run (amongst several other fast VWs) a Mk2 8v GTI, and agree that there is a mountain of b
ks spouted in the 8v vs 16v Mk2 debate. The 16v feels like an 8v until 5500 rpm, as pointed out, after which the 8v tails-off noticeably whereas the 16v takes-off. The 8v GTI is not a bad car, it actually has a decent amount of grunt, but the 16v is the better engine.
FWIW, I preferred the non-PAS racks. More turns lock/lock, but I reckon the feedback was more detailed. 3dr vs 5dr will save a small amount of weight, as will lack of electrics, big-bumpers etc, but we're only talking a few kilos here. I do think the mechanical K-Jet injection on the 16v and early 8v gives better throttle-response than the electronic Digifant system on later 8vs. K-Jet can be truculent, however, if it is not set-up properly, or has any kind of particle contamination in the metering unit.
The bottom line was that IMO my '88 3-door non-PAS small-bumper K-Jet 8v comprehensively outdragged and outhandled a mate's mint-condition '92 'J' Mk2 8v Digifant big-bumper 5-door with PAS, leccy windows etc.
I also concur with plastic wheel & sill trims, they can conceal all manner of corrosion horrors.
To play with devil's advocate: for the money, have you considered a 16v Corrado instead?
Thanks!ks spouted in the 8v vs 16v Mk2 debate. The 16v feels like an 8v until 5500 rpm, as pointed out, after which the 8v tails-off noticeably whereas the 16v takes-off. The 8v GTI is not a bad car, it actually has a decent amount of grunt, but the 16v is the better engine.FWIW, I preferred the non-PAS racks. More turns lock/lock, but I reckon the feedback was more detailed. 3dr vs 5dr will save a small amount of weight, as will lack of electrics, big-bumpers etc, but we're only talking a few kilos here. I do think the mechanical K-Jet injection on the 16v and early 8v gives better throttle-response than the electronic Digifant system on later 8vs. K-Jet can be truculent, however, if it is not set-up properly, or has any kind of particle contamination in the metering unit.
The bottom line was that IMO my '88 3-door non-PAS small-bumper K-Jet 8v comprehensively outdragged and outhandled a mate's mint-condition '92 'J' Mk2 8v Digifant big-bumper 5-door with PAS, leccy windows etc.
I also concur with plastic wheel & sill trims, they can conceal all manner of corrosion horrors.
To play with devil's advocate: for the money, have you considered a 16v Corrado instead?
I've never been a massive fan of the Corrado's. I've always liked Mk2's, it's an itch I've got to scratch!
Something like this would do me fine - http://pistonheads.com/classifieds/454521.htm
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