16vt vs 20vt

hi
i'm looking to buy a coupe, however i don't know which to buy, i want a silver or black with leather. the problem i have is looking around i could either have a low milage 16vt or a high milage 20vt is there a major difference in driving experience?

I think the accepted wisdom is that you are better off with a newer car car that has been used (if cared for) than an older low mileage one.

I have drived the 16vt but the 20vt have more power (although heavier), uprated suspension and better mpg.

Whats your budget? people will give you an opinion on what you'll get for it.

Oh and you'll have a blast in either

Hi Ian,

I've had both (currently have a 20VT)and to be honest, there is very little difference in the driving experience in day to day use. The 20VT is quieter, more economical and makes a nicer noise. If I had to choose between 2 other wise identical cars, I would go for a mint 16VT rather than an average 20VT. You won't find many black 16VT's though. That colour was more popular on later cars.

Good luck with your search

i have a buget of up to £5000

i like the look of this one http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/car...rch_full=SEARCH

or the black one for 3650
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/car...rch_full=SEARCH

what do peolpe think?

you'll get a nice 20vt for that or less. A good reason for not getting the 16vt is resale in the future.

i did think that, thanks for the advice.

anybody live near lutterworth? i like the look of this coupe on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4630463643

The 20vt is lighter than the 16vt

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anybody live near lutterworth? i like the look of this coupe on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4630463643

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Looks lovely but he seems well chuffed that it rolling road'ed at 205bhp, or is that expected as the car is older????