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Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: ] #963346
08/01/2010 23:21
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yes, its a well known forum car, check the for sale coupe section

Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: ] #963347
08/01/2010 23:21
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Originally Posted By: Simon_Read
Are there any meets coming up soon?


I think the Sheffield/Rotherham fraternity are planning a meet in Chesterfield soon, probably after the weather lifts though. Only 30-40 up the road from you.

Keep an eye on the UK social events forum.

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Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: samsite999] #963349
08/01/2010 23:25
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Originally Posted By: samsite999
yes, its a well known forum car, check the for sale coupe section


Is this the one that comes with free "eyebrows"? laugh

[url=http://www.fiatcoupeclub.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=913519#Post913519][/url]

Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: ] #963350
08/01/2010 23:26
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this to me looks a minter for the money.. something i would happily splash my cash on...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998S-ZENDER-KITTE...#ht_1980wt_1167

Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: ] #963358
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Its not a minter, you wont see a minter for under 3k BUT its a very well looked after (by the looks of it and the chat I had with the owner and when I saw it) for very reasonable money

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Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: samsite999] #963362
08/01/2010 23:40
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Nice.. I hope in a good way its still for sale when I have sold my Focus ST170.

I'll certainly be more than interested in it!

Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: ] #963364
08/01/2010 23:42
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Originally Posted By: Simon_Read
Are there any meets coming up soon?


sunday, cosford - i'm only in burton so you could see my plus and come for a little spin....something to aspire to wink

having driven 16vt and 20vt prior to purchasing my original 20vt i liked the way the 20vt felt as quick but smoother. latterly, one of the premier coupe specialists has declined ever to work on the 16vt again and there are no doubt good reasons for that. i also believe the spares for the 20vt are in greater supply and therefore possibly cheaper. pm countrycruising (joe) off this very forum and see what he can offer for sale....

Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: ] #963371
08/01/2010 23:45
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Indeed, Cosford would be a good place to get to know the coupes and things to look out for, as well as what there supposed to sound and look like!

Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: samsite999] #963375
08/01/2010 23:51
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seems cosford is off, according to gilbo in the meetings thread - maybe another time simon frown

Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: ] #963421
09/01/2010 02:14
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Go for a nice 16vt better all road car in my eyes laugh

most people on here will say an expensoive coupe to buy will be good thats not the case go for the coupe with the most history as some people in the past have bought expensive coupes and they die and some cheap ones like mine laugh has gone years and purrs like a kitten


p.s it waqs my fault the belt slipped damn scooby evil

Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: ] #963430
09/01/2010 03:14
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Originally Posted By: GT_SEB0

most people on here will say an expensoive coupe to buy will be good thats not the case go for the coupe with the most history as some people in the past have bought expensive coupes and they die and some cheap ones like mine laugh has gone years and purrs like a kitten




No!

Most people on here say, "Buying an expensive coop is no guarantee it's a good coop."

They would also say, "Don't be put off by high miles. It's the service history and condition that is important."

However the most important thing to remember is punctuation. laugh

Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: ] #963441
09/01/2010 09:48
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All i can tell you is that i sold my ST170 in November and bought a 20VT, and i am absolutely loving the Coop!

Although i did quite like my ST, was actually a better car than i thought it would be.

Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: ] #963807
09/01/2010 21:17
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For standard (ish) levels of power the car to get is the 20vt though it does help if your the type to pay others to do work on it. The 5cyl is very nice and not at all slow. If your hands on and want to evolve the car the easier model is the 16vt though thats maybe just due to me being into that engine. The 20vt is a bugger to work on in comparison. I've had several of both and thats how I'd see it.

Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: ] #963914
10/01/2010 02:16
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I've owned both and the 20VT is superior in almost every way. Given the choice, I'd always go for a 20VT.

Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: ] #963970
10/01/2010 12:11
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Originally Posted By: AlanW
I've owned both and the 20VT is superior in almost every way in my opinion. Given the choice, I'd always go for a 20VT.

Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: barnacle] #964337
10/01/2010 23:29
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Originally Posted By: barnacle
(including yours, before you had it!) so tongue <--- very rare smiley!


I feel priveleged to provoke a smiley from you Neil! I know my car has been around a bit, which isn't a bad thing.

I used to own a 16VT but never had anything close to a standard 20VT so can't compare too much. I prefer the noise of the 20VT but prefer the steering of the 16VT as the 20VT steering is a tad light.

Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: ] #964344
10/01/2010 23:46
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16v NA lol oj mate turbo all the way

Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: ] #964741
11/01/2010 18:41
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Drive both, take your pick!

There are examples of both models currently for sale at L&M, might be a good place to go to try both. Both cars in question have some decent heritage too!

I'm tempted by that 16VT they have!

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Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: ] #966107
13/01/2010 20:46
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I've owned and driven both. The 20vt is very refined and power seems all through the rev range increasing in revs whereas the 16vt has more of a brutal "kick" feel on boost and is certainly just as fun.

They both have strengths and weaknesses but essentially are both great cars!

Drive both!

Re: 20v turbo or 16v turbo? [Re: ] #967205
15/01/2010 21:41
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Thanks for comments. My Coupe was sold today (Ebay link one-20vt Zender Kitted). Was a great starter for Coupe ownership. Just had a few paint niggles. Hope you find your ideal Coupe.

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