2.0 8v or 16v

[kenc 0]

Ive had a 2.0 16v raddo, loved it sold it and brought a mk3 golf gti 8v colour concept, and am wanting to go back to the raddo,

 

Just wondered what the 2.0 8v's are like,

 

Want a late spec m/n reg, with lether or recaro's

 

debating on the vr, but ££££££££ for fuel

[davidwort 0]

Good dependable engines (as you should know from your mk3), fairly torquey at low revs and the most fuel efficient corrado.

 

They don't exactly fly, but they're not far off a standard 16v.

 

The main issue would be spec, as a run-out model I think they miss things like adjustable steering columns (actually not always a bad thing) and sun roofs (again not always a bad thing!). Depends on the options selected by the original owner a fair bit though. I actually really liked the original 8v alloys.

[Craig 0]

Didn't you post the same thing yest? still undecided then? id say it all depends if you want something quick or just a good driver

 

http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic. ... highlight=

[G60SC_Stoney 0]

theres one on ebay at the moment i believe, also has leather.

[herisites 0]

The VR6 isnt too bad on fuel really, i would bite the bullet and go for the vr6, you certainly wont regret it imo :wink:

[Walesy 0]

8v without doubt, if you're looking for economy, if you're not get the VR6! :)

[herisites 0]

Im 20 and am running a VR6 no probs and am even supercharging it soon :D

[Phil K 0]

Just to repeat what I said in your other thread:

 

[shameless plug] If you can live with an L reg - but with a nearly new (just run in) engine then you can't go far wrong with mine... considering the engine work came to £4K, wheels and interior worth £1K and I'm only after £3.5K it's an absolute bargain! Click on the link in my sig and let me know what you think! [/shameless plug]

 

EDIT: I'm not a million miles away from you either!

[kenc 0]

Oops I did post that yesterday, but couldnt find it this morning Doh, ha ha

 

my raddo §6v I had went quite well for a heavy old lump, I'd love a vr but il see whats around and keep looking?

 

Just curious as to what the 8v raddo's are like

 

I want a fairly fast car, not to be blatting around tracks/roads, just one with a bit of poke, when loaded up, accelerates from junctions quick and can over take with ease,

 

But fairly good on fuel I do just short of 200 miles a week £30ish pound a week in the 8v golf about £35ish with the raddo 16v

 

Also why do people say welcome to the money pitt, I had no probs with my raddo, all electrics worked fine, just the rood rubber sills were perishing

 

Cant beat that exclusive look of a raddo tho in your rear view mirror he he :twisted:

[herisites 0]

200 miles a week would only cost about £40 in a VR6 averaging about 25mpg which i average every week and i only do short journies and always blast it when i get the opportunity :D

[mattosmond 0]

well, if ypu've got a mk3 2.0 8v you know what the engine is like! the corrado is heavier also... so it will be a tad slower.... if you've got a colour concept then sell it for top wack and get a VR,,, by all accounts you'll end up wanting one sooner or later.... ;)