I'm sure this discussion may have come up before, but I don't think that any definite conclusion was reached!
So is the 16V really that much better than the 8V Volcane? I've wanted one for ages and now that one has appeared for sale relatively near me, it's turning into a battle 'twixt heart and head! On the one hand, I am already driving a nice, nippy 1.9 Volcane with no complicated ACAV system to go wrong, no ABS to go wrong, and it's doing me fine - especially now that it's got a full new exhaust system (those manifold-to-centre section bolts were a pain to get to though!) and new discs and pads all round; but on the other hand, there's this tasty, top-of-the-range, '93 3dr 16 valver with tax, MOT, full service history and only 105k on the clock just appeared... But, it's going for about £500 more than I'd be able to get for the Volcane, and I'd be stretching my finances a bit to get it...
So - what are the opinions of those here who have had experience of both the Volcane and the 16V? Should I be sensible and stick with the old faithful, or is the 16V really worth the extra?
I need your help!
ZX 2.0 16V vs. 1.9 petrol Volcane
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Having driven two different 16v's K plate plus an L plate the experience I was left with was somewhat disturbing..... in the fact that my old c reg Golf GTi was significantly faster than both....... I think that you would be best staying with the Volcane, however the rear suspension on the 16v is fun whe pushing through the bends......
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