Yes, the Carat is a luxo bersion, not geared for perfomance at all. Lee's review is right on the mark, but I'd have to add that if you're used to the economy of 8v engine parts, the prices of 16v stuff is going to shock you at first. The 1.8 L lacks torque in the lower end, but it's a revvy little engine (more so than an 8v). The later 2.0 L makes up for it, though with good pull from down low. They're both fun right out of the box, and some bolt-ons go a long way.
Happy hunting Neil '91 GTi 16v '88 GLI, '83 GTI, 84 GLI, diesels, etc. - had 'em all ----- Original Message ----- From: W. Lee Hendrick <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Cc: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 1:02 AM Subject: Re: gti/gli > At 8:46 PM -0500 2/22/00, [email protected] wrote: > >id like to ask a few questions before i go looking > > Here's my 2 cents: > > >1. do you think i should just go for a 16v gli because everyone has a gti and > >i want to be origanal > > Uh oh, not GTI vs. GLI again! Do you want/need a sedan or a > hatchback? Base you decision on that. If you regularly have to carry > more than two people, get the GLI. However, if you need to move a > large piece of furnature, or are into outdoor activities, the large > cargo area and rear hatch of the GTI are handy. If neither of those > are an issue, get the one that you think looks best. > > >4.when did volkswagon start installing the 16v in there cars any good years > >to look for any years to stay away from > > 87 in the GTI. Even though I have an '87 GTI (1.81 with > CIS-E) I would recommend a 90-92, with the 2.0l and Motronic > injection. > > >5.how much more money am i going to spend modding the 16v as opposed to the > >8v i know the cams are 700$ instead of the 175$ i spent on my old jetta is > >this tru with all other parts > > Most performance parts (suspension, exhaust, brakes. . .) > cost the same. Only the parts directly related to the cylinder head > (like cams) are more expensive. > > >8.anyone on the list selling a 16v gti/gli ? > > Somebody just posted a GLI; didn't save the message though. > > I know that other people on the list have personal experience > and can comment better on the items I havn't addresed; hopefully > you'll get some good advice. > > Good luck, > > Lee > > > W. Lee Hendrick > > [email protected] > http://soliton.ucsd.edu/~hendrick/ > _____________ > List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com > To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message > See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com > Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
