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Curtiz

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18th Sep 06 at 14:13

hello, im just wondering which would be the better option, a 1.2 16v or a 1.4 8v? which is better and why?

also could you tell me which model would be best

thanks in advance

edited: please check near bottom of page

[Edited on 19-09-2006 by Curtiz]

Robin

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18th Sep 06 at 14:14

1.4 8v, it won't break as much. 1.2 16v's have far more sensors break than the 8vs

Marc

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18th Sep 06 at 14:15

I'd say the 1.2 as it was newer and will be better at higher speeds. The 1.4 might pull better though.

Warren G

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18th Sep 06 at 14:19

1.4 8v 60bhp, (SRI 82bhp) 1.2 16v 65bhp

1.2 will be a more refind engine but a few common faults with certain sensors, no cambelt to change, good lillte engine

1.4 better low down tourque

to some it up get a 1.4 16v!

J200RSA

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18th Sep 06 at 14:27

get the 1.4 8v MPI found in the early SRI's, 82bhp never caused me any troubles at all when i had it in my corsa, quite quck for what they are aswell and cheap to buy.
i have one for sale aswell

Curtiz

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18th Sep 06 at 17:51

if i were able to stretch to a 1.4 16v would that be much much better than the others? (1.4 8v and 1.2 16v)

Robin

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18th Sep 06 at 17:53

yes.

Matt H

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18th Sep 06 at 17:53

I've had both

1.4 feels better to drive plus theres less to go wrong

Curtiz

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18th Sep 06 at 18:00

quote:
Originally posted by Matt H
I've had both

1.4 feels better to drive plus theres less to go wrong

hi Matt, u have the 1.4 8v? and wat model

Robin

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18th Sep 06 at 18:01

i would also agree with Matt's statement.

daz_SRi

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18th Sep 06 at 18:02

Ive got a 1.4 8v SRi and i find it decent enough, enough power and a nice car to drive, plus the engine being a bullet proof 8v not a lot is going to go wrong (which, touch wood, nothing has yet) Basically, i'd reccomend it!

Matt H

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18th Sep 06 at 18:13

quote:
Originally posted by Curtiz

quote:
Originally posted by Matt H
I've had both

1.4 feels better to drive plus theres less to go wrong

hi Matt, u have the 1.4 8v? and wat model

I've had a 1.0 12v, 1.2 16v, 1.2 8v, 1.4 8v & a 2.0 16v

Nearly all of them

1.2 16v is the ecotec, had a few problems with sensors. Not that cheap to sort, especially when you consider it could happen again at any time

The 1.2 8v is far to slow. Very reliable though

1.4 8v is really nice to drive. I have the breeze hi-torq model, not mind bendingly fast but torquey enough to feel quicker than the 1.2 16v even though it has less power. Less likely to go wrong mechanically just like the 1.2 8v

Motorway wise the 1.4 sits at 70-80 with ease, the 1.2 16v felt like it was being stretched & didn't respond as well if you did need to speed up

Hope this helps

Curtiz

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18th Sep 06 at 18:24

thanks a lot for ur help everyone

!

much appriciated

Curtiz

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19th Sep 06 at 00:20

wat year does the 1.4 8v go up to?

Ian

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19th Sep 06 at 00:23

Late 95.

Curtiz

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19th Sep 06 at 01:16

another question sorry! found the insurance will probs cost too much for a 1.4 so can u just tell me this. i currently have a 1.2 8v premier but find that it is pretty dead, on acceleration. should i keep it for its reliablity or get a 1.2 16v?

Ian

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19th Sep 06 at 01:40

1.4 8v 60bhp single point injection is group 3, one group higher than your 1.2
1.4 8v 82bhp multi point injection is group 6 which might be your problem.

What model of car you looking at? Also have you got quotes on all of these - that alone might make your decision. Curiously, some insurers prefer newer cars which might also mean that you can insure a 1.4 16v for less than an MPI 8v.

DarkBahamut

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19th Sep 06 at 02:21

quote:
Originally posted by Ian
1.4 8v 60bhp single point injection is group 3, one group higher than your 1.2

Depends on the model. My 1.4 8v LS 5door is group 4.

Matt H

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19th Sep 06 at 06:26

quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Late 95.

Mine is a 98

Warren G

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19th Sep 06 at 07:26

get a gls, 1.4 16v cheap to insure compared to a sport and same engine

just dont get any thing with gsi, sri, sport etc

[Edited on 19-09-2006 by warren.g]

Curtiz

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19th Sep 06 at 08:59

quote:
Originally posted by warren.g
get a gls, 1.4 16v cheap to insure compared to a sport and same engine

just dont get any thing with gsi, sri, sport etc

[Edited on 19-09-2006 by warren.g]

u can get 3 door gls's cant you?

if so anyone any pics i can see please?

chr15barn3s

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19th Sep 06 at 09:02

quote:
Originally posted by Matt H

quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Late 95.

Mine is a 98

So is my sisters

The sri 8v's are good, i blew one up though

Curtiz

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19th Sep 06 at 09:43

does the sxi pull much better than the 8v models?

Warren G

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19th Sep 06 at 10:06

quote:
Originally posted by Curtiz

quote:
Originally posted by warren.g
get a gls, 1.4 16v cheap to insure compared to a sport and same engine

just dont get any thing with gsi, sri, sport etc

[Edited on 19-09-2006 by warren.g]

u can get 3 door gls's cant you?

if so anyone any pics i can see please?

yes you can (mine is), 5 door from 93, only made a 3 door from 97/98 to 2000

is basicly looks like a ls with electric bits

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