What would you say is worth more or are they worth the same?

Both same colours, mileage and both tintops

a mint 1981 1.6 gti

a mint 1983 1.8 gti


Why?

Thanks

There was no 1981 GTI on my side of the world, so it is worth more.  

To me, at least.

60 views and only 1 opinion ???????????????????????

The same.

Any car is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it, whether it be a Mk1 or a Veyron.

The price guide gives a reasonable view on prices, and also stresses that condition is important, not just the year/model etc.

If it was an early V-reg 1.6 I'd go with that but if the option was a '81 1.6 thing I'd go for the 1.8.

The V-reg would be nice and rare esp if mint but a '81 has no advantages over a 1.8 and some disadvantages. (stands back and waits for a kicking from the 1.6 lovers)

for me it would just be whichever felt right :dontknow:

Ok thanks      

The reason i asked was because the price guide seems to think the 83 1.8 is worth at least 1k more. I didn't think that was right imo i think they should be pretty much the same.

tobyio said

Ok thanks      

The reason i asked was because the price guide seems to think the 83 1.8 is worth at least 1k more. I didn't think that was right imo i think they should be pretty much the same.

Many people have questioned the price guide but nobody's stepped up to actually improve on it significantly, hence it remains the same.

I agree paul, but it'd be a massive job and it'd need more than one of us!!!

To be honest the prices just need adjusting up a touch maybe.

I might have a look in my spare time and see if i can cobble something together. will take a while though lmao

I would rather have the 1.6 as i like the earlier engine to be honest. But then again the 1.8 is quicker and (I believe?) more economical due to the torque increase.

Swings and roundabouts really!

Jon.

Early-1800 said

If it was an early V-reg 1.6 I'd go with that but if the option was a '81 1.6 thing I'd go for the 1.8.

The V-reg would be nice and rare esp if mint but a '81 has no advantages over a 1.8 and some disadvantages. (stands back and waits for a kicking from the 1.6 lovers)

Early 1.6 are ~80kg lighter than late 1.8

dubboy said

Early-1800 said

If it was an early V-reg 1.6 I'd go with that but if the option was a '81 1.6 thing I'd go for the 1.8.

The V-reg would be nice and rare esp if mint but a '81 has no advantages over a 1.8 and some disadvantages. (stands back and waits for a kicking from the 1.6 lovers)

Early 1.6 are ~80kg lighter than late 1.8

That's a big difference. Where was the weight added ?

Everywhere really! No real big items just shows you how different the early cars are when you look at the plated weights.

No undershelves, one door mirror ?, smaller inner door handles, smaller tails, no door pockets..... we have the makings of a good quiz here Rajan !!

No fog lights (switch/wiring), no MFA (but separate gauge to compensate), no coolant expansion tank (with coolant!), no arch liners, less rust protection material, a lot lighter dash, no plastic bumper covers, no 5th gear with end casing, errr...back to you!