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16v or 20v turbo?
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20/04/2009 00:25
20/04/2009 00:25
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hayley
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hayley
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sorry if this has already been asked before.. im looking into which one to get, i will be using this car quite a bit for work ( i know its not the most practical) but in terms of performance is the 16v really that much slower then the 20v? and is it massively better on fuel? i also heard that the 16v doesnt have the same sort of deep sound as the 20v? thanks guys
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Re: 16v or 20v turbo?
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#817017
20/04/2009 00:32
20/04/2009 00:32
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hillbilly11113
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Be careful raising such a question!! tends to set people about with some very strong feelings. Both in my opinion have distinct personalities..having driven, owned and worked on both id say they are both different. Its a buyers market...drive them see what you think. Its a personality thing, these are what my mum would call personality cars...(she had a 16vt). I personally prefer the 20vt, i was reminded last week just how amazing they sound and the feeling at around 4k when all hell breaks loose in a well sorted 20vt. I saw nearly 40mpg from one long run in my 20vt whereas i dont think the 16vt will get quite that far.... A lot of the interiors on the 20vt are nicer aswell once you get into the higher spec models. Either way buyin a coupe is a great thing to do.
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Re: 16v or 20v turbo?
[Re: coupedummy]
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20/04/2009 11:39
20/04/2009 11:39
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proccy
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16vt cheaper for work to be done
is it fact that rog (coupe specialist in basildon) wont work on these anymore? might be a consideration, as it would be to me if motormech stopped working on my model of car. also, i believe there is a larger pool of spares for 20vts than 16's which would be another major factor in my decision making... both are fine cars imo, but i'd go for the 20vt every time after driving a few of each.
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Re: 16v or 20v turbo?
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#817360
20/04/2009 18:28
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symonh2000
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I have had both.
I prefer the 5 cylinder 20VT engine noise over the 16V.
I also prefer the 20VT fuel economy and its a bit newer, but I like them both overall.
Choose on condition and service history more than which model you get, both are very good.
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Re: 16v or 20v turbo?
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#817391
20/04/2009 19:22
20/04/2009 19:22
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MattyB
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I have a 16v and i'm after a 20VT!
Love the sound to the 16v but you have to work it so hard to get anywhere!
22mpg its bad then i know DanDan gets 30mpg in his 20VT
Ex Coupe Owner - Unfortunate Peugeot driver!
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Re: 16v or 20v turbo?
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22/04/2009 01:51
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get a 16vt 16vt has the old interior and some have leather and a decent maintained one are rare and hard to find but are very nice cars and pulls like a train and no slow boosting its either on or off which is fun having not experienced a 20vt but i hear the 5 pot burblee is nice and a smoother drive slower spool up and gradual ains and before you know it your doing 100mph both have good qualitys but i love the 16vt drives and feel different to a 20vt as mantioned above
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Re: 16v or 20v turbo?
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23/04/2009 01:16
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i am biased but originally test drove a std 16v turbo and std 20vt and like many others the 20v sounds nicer and for me pulls better with a cracking top end i understand 16v turbos can be made to run really well but std i would choose the 20v every time,however i respect both cars , i think the noise of the 20vt is what i really enjoyed.. and was 1 of the reasons i would not play music when i drove too!!
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Re: 16v or 20v turbo?
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23/04/2009 10:39
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Spee
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sorry if this has already been asked before.. im looking into which one to get, i will be using this car quite a bit for work ( i know its not the most practical) but in terms of performance is the 16v really that much slower then the 20v? and is it massively better on fuel? i also heard that the 16v doesnt have the same sort of deep sound as the 20v? thanks guys Oh not again! Handbags ready ladies! Gareth
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Re: 16v or 20v turbo?
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#819208
23/04/2009 11:01
23/04/2009 11:01
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coupedave
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I'm going to be getting another coupe and toyed with the idea of a 16VT but after having 2 20vt's already I'm gonna get another 20VT, I don't think I would be happy with anything else.
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Re: 16v or 20v turbo?
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#819215
23/04/2009 11:15
23/04/2009 11:15
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Barney
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These cars are getting quite old now. Given the 16V variety are oldest, I'd recommend the 20VT. This is only a broad generalisation as there are good and bad examples of both around.
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Re: 16v or 20v turbo?
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#819273
23/04/2009 12:09
23/04/2009 12:09
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coupedave
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I think you get used to having the turning circle of a small ship though!!
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Re: 16v or 20v turbo?
[Re: AlistairM]
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23/04/2009 13:12
23/04/2009 13:12
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proccy
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16v has a better turning circle I hear not really a difficult thing to achieve.... come on hayley, have you made your mind up yet? the suspense is killing me..
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Re: 16v or 20v turbo?
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#819368
23/04/2009 13:39
23/04/2009 13:39
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kj16v
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Both types sound amazing, personally I think the 20vt engine suits the style of this car more.
However, I went for a 16VT. The thing that swung it for me is that the 16VT is soooo much easier to work on. Funnily enough I'd say that 16vt parts are more expensive than 20vt parts, but it makes up for it in being able to do things easily yourself Plus there's more tuning kit and knowledge about it. It's essentially the same engine as in the 16V integrales, Alfa Q4, Dedra, etc.
S'pose it depends on what sort of person you are. If you do you own work on cars the 16VT will mean alot less time/swearing/skinned knuckles. If you don't DIY, then none of the above matters. But I hope you don't mind working the street, cuz you'll have to to pay for garage bills!
In the end, drive em both and choose the one you like. Then come back on this site and post moody photos of it ad threads about how amazing it is and how it 'looks just like a Ferrari Sumthinoruther!'
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Re: 16v or 20v turbo?
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24/04/2009 16:53
24/04/2009 16:53
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AlistairM
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16v has a better turning circle I hear not really a difficult thing to achieve.... come on hayley, have you made your mind up yet? the suspense is killing me.. In regards to the turning circle I used to have this toy car when i was young-er, it would drive round a bit and then a support would come down out of the centre. The car would lift up off the ground the wheels would fold up like the DeLorean out of back to the future it would spin around a bit, land and then repeat till it was switched off. I’m inspired by the toy. How useful would it be to be able to pivot on the spot on the coupé Hayley you should get a 20VT Limited Edition, preferably in Vinci Grey
Last edited by AlistairM; 24/04/2009 16:54. Reason: Young-er coz I'm still young :P
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Re: 16v or 20v turbo?
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#820109
24/04/2009 17:02
24/04/2009 17:02
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Barney
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Barney
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Or a Plus if you have taste.
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